Time Well Spent

 I am, of course, behind on posting on here.  We have been pretty busy as usual.  Here are a few things I don't want to forget:

We bought a house! (1/16/12) Well, we agreed to purchase a house that will be built.  It will look very similar to this home.  We are so excited!  This will definitely be the house we raise our children in and grow old in.  The house should be ready sometime in July 2012.  We have been spending a lot of time choosing colors and completing paperwork for this.

We had Arden's ears pierced.  (1/21/12)  She only cried for a few minutes.  I must say they look soooo cute!  We also had Loren's done when she was this age or a little younger. 

I have been planning for Arden's 1st Birthday party!  Where does the time go.  It seems like just yesterday my water broke and she was born.  The theme is the Very Hungry Caterpillar.  I am all about the Pinterest now (just like most of the other ladies I know!)

My friend, Mandy, got married to her love and a fella we went to school with, John.  The wedding was so sweet.  They are both very happy and deserve each other very much.  It seems like their children have really meshed well also.

I think this picture is hysterical!  We ate at Village Inn after church with our friends the Millers.  I guess Arden was very tired.  Avery was such a good helper and told me that I could let Arden lean on her while I ate.  She also kept Loren occupied.

 Also, we are going on a "ski vacation" to Gatlinburg with the Millers in February!  We are staying in a neat cabin.  We bought some snow gear and I have also had some loaned to me.  I don't think that I will ski but I think Loren and I will definitely want to do the snow tubing.

Exciting times for the Wingate family!!!