January 04, 2007
new years, house warming, micah's birthday...
having spent the first seven months of marriage living with family and house-sitting, we finally moved into our own home before christmas. i've taken pictures of the house, and of the holidays, but i cannot locate my camera cord to download them. in the meantime, here are some pictures micah's dad took at the first little party hosted in our home. new years eve we had friends and family over for a house-warming/early birthday party for micah.
we are finally beginning to feel settled into married life. the little things of taking care of a home, and getting ready for a baby are extremely thrilling to us. we feel so very thankful.
i have a little more than a month before my due date arrives. we've settled on the name "calliope ann". calliope is the muse of epic poetry, and ann is a family name. she feels like a fictional character that we've made up and talk constantly about, but who will never come to be. but, so she will.
life is good. my computer access is not constant, but hopefully i can start writing more these coming weeks.
oh let the celebrations continue! beautiful!
i can hardly believe you have a book shelf in front of your incredible mural!
happy nesting! you'll be in my prayers as calliope ann's arrival is coming soon. it's a lovely name, are you pronouncing it cal-eye-o-pea or calli-o-pea?
Posted by: bobbie at January 4, 2007 01:23 PMKelly, I"m so happy for you guys! I love the name you've picked out, I need you to say it for me because I feel I will pronounce it wrong. What a great feeling to have your own place! God is good. Really good. Blessings
Posted by: katiek at January 4, 2007 02:55 PMcongrats! looks like a great place. where you guys living now?
and lastly, does micah ever take that bandana off?
this is daniel...we met at juday's bday party forever ago...and i promise i'm not stalking you.
Posted by: daniel at January 4, 2007 03:28 PMi am with bobbie -- move that bookcase, girl!! how incredible that mural is :)
i love the name caliope - really beautiful. you look wonderful and so happy.
blessings to both (all three of) you...
penni
Posted by: ~m2~ at January 4, 2007 05:44 PMhello sweet girl,
you know me not. My dear new sister and I follow from time to time your captivating, wide eyed colorful love and life.
I only wish to send a message that our lifes are in like for the moments to come and I remember images in my mind, memories of you, fellow wife and soon to be blessed...
glimpses of His glory thrive in wild hearts like ours.
Much love and continuous prayers....
from one Tom fan to another...
Kelly, your new home is wonderful.... I love the colors! And Caliope is a word I have always loved the sound of, ever since I was around 14. You look marvelous for being so near your due date! Blessings to you in the coming months of change, Debra
Posted by: Debra at January 9, 2007 07:58 AMHi there,
I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that I have really enjoyed your blog. My name is Kelly too and, like you, had a honeymoon baby. Congratulations on your impending birth.
Kelly
Hey you got the green couch!!!!!!!! I can totally visit you now. That couch is the BEST sleeping place on the planet. I love you. Your twin,
Posted by: Lica at January 13, 2007 04:28 PMCongratulations on your new home. I remember when I was pregnant for the first time the baby seemed so unreal. Seeing the ultra sound and hearing the heart beat makes it seem like something is actually in there (aside from the protuding belly). When your baby comes it is going to be such a life changing thing. It won't always be easy especially the first 3 or so months but it gets easier. I'm sure you have been told this before. :) I love the name you chose for your baby. It is very unique and has a lovely meaning to it. Take care. The next time I visit there will probobly be tons of baby pictures to look at. Can't wait!
Posted by: Salina at January 19, 2007 05:33 PMYour doorjambs remind me of our first home as newlyweds. We rented the bottom floor apartment of an old, two-story house in Massachusetts. Wooden floors, tall windows. Wonderful memories there, even though we moved to Florida (three snowstorms later) after just five months.
Posted by: TulipGirl at January 21, 2007 01:42 AM