Wedding Gifts

Blake and I  Who am I kidding?  I decided that I wanted to exchange wedding gifts and told Blake a long time ago that we should exchange gifts for the wedding and he agreed.  I found my present to him back in the Fall and was super excited to give it to him.  


I got him a framed picture of Lane Stadium, or the Virginia Tech Football Stadium.  We are slowly finishing our basement and it will go in the basement whenever we finish it.  And, when I say slowly, I mean s-l-o-w-l-y.  It's been about 8 months so far and will realistically be finished sometime this winter.  We're doing it ourselves and doing a project at a time.  We're hoping it's done for football season but we'll see.  But, here's the picture: 

Thanks Replay Photos!

And, Blake got me a Kindle!  When they first came out, I was intrigued but really worried that I would miss reading and holding an actual book.  However, as my book collection has grown a bit out of control, I thought more and more about it and hinted that a Kindle might be a perfect gift.  We exchanged two nights before the wedding and I was so excited to get it.  And, I absolutely LOVE it.  It's amazing.  I bought two books before the wedding and was able to buy two more books while I was in St. Lucia.  I didn't have to lug any books in my suitcase or carry-on.  Best. Present. Ever.  Or, one of the best presents! :)  Last week, I bought a light for it so I can read it without the light on my nightstand being on and it's great.  I love that it's not back-lit.  I do wish that I could let people borrow my books, that's the thing I'm not a big fan of.  Oh well.  Here it is! 

(Thanks Google images)

 On a side note, I bought The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and I'm having a really hard time getting into it.  Anyone else have that problem?  If so, did you stay with it or give up?  Or, if you liked it, let me know!