Gabrielle, my love, YOU are the highlight of my 2009. And today's brisket sandwiches were a close second!
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Monthly Archives: December 2009Cheers for a road trip! Bruna, Gabrielle, and I took the just over two hour drive to Asheville, North Carolina, to visit the Biltmore Estate and tour America's largest home during their Candlelight Christmas Evenings Be inspired by the relaxed elegance of George and Edith Vanderbilt's 250-room family home and country retreat. Discover original art… I absolutely LOVE the Biltmore! It certainly is breathtaking. Glad you enjoyed yourself Sounds and from the pics … looks AMAZING!!! Happy New Year my friend! May 2010 be your best year yet!! I’m sure it will be!! Lots of love Hoping you and your family had a wonderful holiday. I think she’s made of porcelain. she’s growing so fast! Adorable! Oh God!!! Angelic! She is such a little doll. Precious! we had a fabulous Christmas!!! LOVE her picture too sweet!!! xo Beautiful photo! JESSICA: What do you think about being with a younger woman? JEFFREY: First of all, you represent to me a better perspective of what is happening now. Your growing up life and my growing up life were not the same. But to me it's not just a matter of "you're younger than I am" –… That is really neat that you two think that way. I wish more people did. We have several family members with older and younger partners both. It makes life interesting and fun!:) I hope you print that out to put in her baby book. What a great little keepsake to have. Merry Christmas to you both! WOW…this is fantastic:) lovely thoughts. i think some people are so focused on the “normal” or “expected” partners and paths in life, they miss out on a lot. your love and family is a beautiful story. very sweet…and just think someday your daughter is going to read this and it will just reinforce how special her parents are! <3 very sweet!!! What a neat way to address a question that the two of you probably get asked often! I particularly liked Jeffrey’s comment about one partner creating laughter in the other…because I think that, regardless of age, the best relationships are ones in which both partners bring out the best in each other – laughter, kindness, joy and so on. Thanks so much for sharing these thoughts! =) I think those are the keys to any relationship at any age. Such a blessing that you have found them. this is very sweet and funny! sounds like you two are a great match. Love this!!!!!!!! Age is only a number and what a great dialogue to share:) My Dad is Jeffrey’s age and My Stepmom (more like a friend:) is 43. I couldn’t of picked a better mate for my Dad now and to have a half brother who’s 7. What a joy. Oh Jessica, you’ve got a wise man. My Husband is 14 years older than me (i’m 31) but in my oppinion there is nothing that stand between us, especially not our age. Thank you for sharing this and a merry christmas to all of you and your families from germany I love this conversation. My partner is also 63 and we have one child who is five. Though I am much younger, our souls match! I agree, intellect is a key element to a relationship. And growth which goes hand-in-hand with respect. Age becomes less important as the relationship grows. Very sweet and oh, so true for the two of you! oh wow..a jewel that jeffrey is..and so smart..tell him my 16 year old son read this with me and said ” ya know that’s really true..seriously..I like the way this guy thinks” Thank you, my camera. For being there to help me capture all the moments I never want to forget. Jessica, I noticed your camera is a Canon Rebel but the lens I dont recognize from the other type of lens. Could you give us some info on it. Thanks she is so cute! Hi Ronnie, I like your new banner but not as much as your last one or the one with all the shoes – now that one was pretty. I wonder how it would look if you were to change the color of the J to red? I think the black looks a little harsh on your blog because everything you post is pretty. Just my thoughts. It kind of reminds me of Jeffrey’s website because of the use of colors. She is so freakin cute. and boy have you captured them jessica..amazing beautiful photos I have seen from you in this blog..a highlight for my day..details of your life I’ve so very much enjoyed..can’t wait for your coming posts and captures for the new year..:) your babe is adorable…growing fast! It’s wonderful going back through those memories as children get older…enjoy! Happy Holidays! Amen. Jon got me a fancy DSLR as a gift when I had Hayden (my “push” present:-)) and it is the very best gift that I have ever been given. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Cheers and happy christmas! I got the urge to do all kinds of fun cooking this past week! Little candy cups (that looked lovely in the vintage white custard cups I found on Etsy)… to hold pineapple mousse. Crockpot meatballs for meatball sandwiches. So happy that Jeffrey LOVED this dish. (See comments on this post for the recipe I… I like those bowls a lot. Might have to pick some up. Meatball sandwiches are one of my favs. Everything looks delicious, especially those crockpot meatballs! Can you recommend a good recipe? It would be the perfect dinner for a cold rainy day. Lots of little wonders in my world this week. I read in a magazine that poinsettias were "out" and amaryllis were "in" for holiday flowers. But I like both – and prefer paper whites over both – mostly because of their delightful fragrance. Bruna decorating a "real" Christmas tree for the first time. Today my… My fridge magnet says; “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams; Live the life you’ve imagined!” Trying to follow that mantra has made my life much more interesting and exciting! A magnet that has a picture of a woman from the 50s saying “My house is cuter than yours.” I had picked it up from Target’s dollar spot a while back. It’s geared toward my sis, not anyone else I have a magnet that reads “Love your life and it will be worth living”. Happy Holidays to you someone whom I can tell loves her life. I really enjoy reading your blog. Hi Kendra! I LOVE the bulky light bulbs for the tree!Where did you find those! oh so true …lover this jessica..and something I will share with all 3 of my daughters..thanks I saw these, http://www.seekairun.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=JENNIFERLEE while browsing the internet today and I immediately thought of Gabrielle. Enjoy! I love that thought! I teach teenager girls at church each Sunday – I am going to share this thought with them, it is something they need to hear over and over. love that! My two favorite people. Gabrielle who is totally rocking the beach gear and hanging with Bruna so I can be part of Jeffrey's event. And Jeffrey who is putting on an incredible weekend for those in attendance. What an inspiration to work for and with such a great person – and be surrounded by a… You should do your own seminars. Would love to hear your words of wisdom and some seriously needed fashion advice! love these two pics..I had to catch up with all yor happenings this morning..looks like your havin some good times she is so adorable! Sounds like you having a wonderful time Just watched Victoria Labalme perform at Jeffrey's Boot Camp. Wow. She inspires me. "Use your eyes: Looking doesn't have to be outward. Looking is about receiving. It's about taking in what already exists." -Victoria Labalme She challenged us to think about what we love – not things – but words that end in "ing." 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leni - that first photo is too cute