A Peek Into Our Honeymoon, Part 2

During our week in Virginia, we spent a LOT of time fishing!

It's one of my husband's favorite activities to do!

Nearly every morning and evening found us on the dock playing catch and release!

(Sometimes, we were there in the afternoons too! Is it any wonder this man got so tan?)

 Reelin' them in...

The main fish we caught were croakers.  They made a strange purring sound...thus the name!

 Even I caught a number of fish!

It was a fun activity to do together, and Nathan was a great teacher!

Lovin' the sunshine!

 We also enjoyed a walk along the country lanes surrounding our river-front resort. :)

 The Bride

The super handsome groom!

The happy Brittons!

We also enjoyed a day trip to Yorktown, about 15 minutes away.  There we toured a museum about the revolutionary war and saw some recreated encampments like what the Colonial soldiers lived in.

Nathan and the canon.

Katrina trying to do laundry like the colonists.

An example of a cabin from that era.  So glad we don't have to sleep in a bed this size! :)

We also enjoyed seeing the beautiful little historic part of Yorktown in the riverwalk area.

Are you tired of kissing pictures yet? :)

Stay tuned for more next time in which I will post pictures of our time in Gloucester and trip to a theme park!

Meanwhile, I'm off to summer camp this week with the youth at our church and my amazing husband!

A Peek Into Our Honeymoon, Part 1

After our wedding, Nathan and I spent the first two nights at the luxurious Omni Hotel, a gift from some very generous friends!  It was a beautiful place with delicious food!

Sweet memories!

Then, it was off to Virginia we went!

"Berkshire on the Bay"

Our private honeymoon resort.

That would be the beautiful river right outside those doors. :)

Our personal pool - heated and all!

The dock where we spent many happy hours fishing, reading the Bible, and star-gazing. :)

A swing for two!

A swing for one!

The tennis courts.

The surrounding area.

Lovely place for a stroll!

Virginia corn fields.

Doesn't this just beg the name, "Lover's Lane"?

The lovers themselves.  

An Update from the Brittons!

Dear World,

It is simply wonderful to be married to my best friend and the love of my life, Nathan Britton!  I thank the Lord everyday for bringing this amazing man into my life and allowing me the privilege of belonging to him as his wife.  Words just don't do justice to the sweetness of married life!

Our wedding was a very special occasion, full of beauty and wonder and awe. God answered so many prayers to make it happen, and we are truly grateful! It was one of the most exciting and memorable days of my life! 

We had a delightful honeymoon in Virginia where we stayed in a private cottage on a river.  Our time there included fishing, swimming, kayaking, playing tennis, taking walks, touring Yorktown, visiting a theme park, cooking, and just relaxing together.  The Lord blessed us with beautiful weather and many fun memories!  Pictures will be posted soon! :)

This past week has been full to the brim as I have been settling into my new role of homemaker.  There were suitcases and boxes to be unpacked, bookshelves to organize, furniture to shop for, meals to cook, an apartment to clean, and a husband to love on (my favorite part!).  I still have a few more boxes to go through, but as organization takes place and new furniture arrives, our apartment is starting to look like a home.  Nathan has been such a trooper putting together bookcases and hanging wall decór, not to mention all the shopping trips he has made with me!  

As I look around and see all the material goods God has provided through so many generous friends, my heart overflows with gratitude for those of you who have helped us get started in life as a newly married couple.  We are truly blessed!

This week, both Nathan and I are teaching VBS at church, and next week we are off to summer camp with the youth, so life is exceptionally busy while also being exceptionally wonderful!  

Now, I must be about my work as dishes are piled high in the sink and laundry must be washed.  Oh, and did I mention a bathroom that needs to be cleaned, thank you notes that need to be written, a weekly menu that needs to be made, a shopping list compiled, and dinner to cook? *smile*  I love my new life!

Until next time, I remain one very starry-eyed and twitter-pated bride,

Katrina Britton