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 

Married!

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Britton

May 19, 2012

Wedding Eve

Tonight was an unforgettable time of delight as nearly 70 friends and family gathered together to rehearse the wedding ceremony and share dinner together.  My heart is overflowing with gratefulness for the tremendous love that was evident tonight, the testimonies that were shared, the beauty of holiness, and the goodness of the Lord.

Tomorrow, my entire life changes as I enter into marriage with the most amazing man I am privileged to know!

Rejoicing, praying, and heading to bed...!

There Shall Be Showers of Blessing - Part Four!

At the end of April, I was blessed to have a fourth and final bridal shower as numerous dear friends gathered around to celebrate my upcoming marriage and shower me with gifts for my new home.  

It was a lovely occasion in every way!

Mom and Mrs. Hebert enjoyed sweet fellowship.

Listening to my future sister-in-law, Katelyn, tell an animated story.

Mrs. Cooke shared Godly wisdom which was followed by a time of prayer.

My grandmother shared some wisdom as well.

Food, glorious food!

 Lunch was delicious!

 Doesn't the lunch room look delightful?

I loved the daisy theme!

Gift opening time!

I am quite sure that no bride has been so blessed as me!

Through all these showers, I have felt the love and support of hundreds of people in a way like never before.  Thank you, to each and every one of you, who have rejoiced with us in this joyous season of courtship and engagement and who have given so abundantly to help us get started in life together well cared for.  Nathan and I are truly grateful!

Photo credit: Leah Horvath

Nathan Cooks!

 Due to the increased busyness in our lives lately and the increased amount of people living in our home with the Days in town, everyone takes a turn making dinner each week.

 Recently, I caught Nathan on camera busy at work making chile.  Don't you love where he puts his recipe card? :)

Yep...he's pretty handy to have around! 

The List Keeps Growing!

483. Three more bridal showers and all the fun fellowship and generous provisions that went with them

484.  Mrs. Powell's help for Mom and encouragement for me

485.  The blessing of figuring out a hairstyle that works well for the wedding

486.  The gift of jewelry from Niki

487.  Many special moments spent with Nathan, growing more and more in love with him

488.  Baby laughter

489.  Kind emails and cards from relatives far away

490.  Hot water with which to shower everyday

491.  A wedding dress that now fits perfectly, thanks to a great alteration job!

492.  Answered prayer regarding a very personal matter

493.  Nathan's listening ears, comforting arms, and words of encouragement and affirmation

494.  Being able to borrow friends' cars during some busy days

495.  A fun day at the beach with the family and Nathan

496.  God's abundant provisions

497.  Nathan being done with school for the semester!

498.  The support and prayers of so many dear friends and family

499.  The incredible gift of being loved so fully and unconditionally by this man God has given me

500.  Excitement for the future!