Nouna, Nouna and Elias!

Wow, I am so behind on blogging.  Lately I have been so exhausted after work that I come home, cook dinner and lay around with Koukla and Brent.  I'd like to start this blog post by writing about one of the most amazing experiences that Brent and I have been a part of....the Baptism of Elias! 

These photos were taken by Peter and Marys friend ( I cannot remember his name...but he did a great job!)

Father and our beautiful church

I love this picture of Brent with our handsome Godson

Look how comfortable he is all bundled in his nounos arms. 

Poor little guy had no idea what was about to happen! I was pretty nervous myself....Fathers advice to me was "do it quickly"

 His little lips were so cute...I dont think I will ever forget his precious face at that very moment. As soon as father put in him the water his lips began to quiver.  He looked at me with big sad puppy dog eyes like "Nouna why are you letting him do this to me!"

Safe and sound wrapped in a comfy towel

Our beautiful candle made my Julie and Eleni at Trend and Tradition.  (They also made our wedding Lambathes...LOVE their work)

Thank so much to Peter and Mary for this huge honor! We are so greatful and love Elias to pieces!!

Our big family!

Kiss me in the dark

This past weekend Brent and I went to the Randy Rogers concert and boy where they great! Kiss me in the dark is my favorite song by them.  I patiently waited all night to hear that song and of course it literally started playing as I got one foot in to the womens restroom.  ( A LONG LONG LONG WAIT!)

Brents cousin Scott stayed with us this weekend in "scotts room." We named our guest room that before Scott even came to visit just because we love it so much when he comes to KC.   Here are a  few of our favorite pictures from that night.

Scott, Brent and I celebrating Tracys birthday!

The Wilson's and the Draper's

I had a great time catching up with Kate. 

 

Ahepa Basketball Tournament

Every year our church plays in a basketball tournament.  This was Brents second year and boy did we have fun! We had such a fun team this year.  A few old friends from camp that I havent hung out with for years and then Pete, a family friend who I've known since we were babies!

 I was there for moral support :o)...jk.  I actually brought study material from work and reviewed it in the bleachers.  I am coordinating for Thyroid Cancer patients at my new position and I wanted to make sure I was prepared.

Our parents are best friends and take every opportunity to visit each other. When we were younger my sisters and I and Pete all got the chicken pox and our parents threw us a chicken pox party with cake and everything!

Best buds

Every night after the games we would all meet in the hotel bar for a drink, popcorn, brownie bites(YUM) and a ton of laughs!

Brent told me that he wished we all lived in the same city because he and Pete have so much fun hanging out together.

Brent and I at the banquet

We are looking forward to next years tournament in MN...bring it on Mall of America!

Meeting Jack Pfeifer

This Saturday, Brent and I took a day trip to Manhattan to meet baby Jack! He was was born on December 16th to Troy and Wendy...and he is PERFECT! 

 Jacks momma and I met six years ago at K-State, and our friendship has become even more special as important events happen in each others life.  Aside from being friends and roommates, I was in Troy and Wendy's wedding where I met her cousin Erin, who introduced me to Brent.  Gods plan is truly amazing.

I love this next picture.  Wendy, you are an incredible mother. 

We spent the next few hours catching up and loving every coo that came from Jacks sweet mouth. He is a happy, attentive and chatty little boy! All afternoon he gave me big smiles and a lot of much needed cuddle time. 

Big smiles from my dear friend and I on that very special afternoon.

In the mean time, Koukla was very jealous of all the attention Jack was getting.  Luckily, she found something to keep her busy.

Yup, that is Koukla playing on Jacks play gym! Wendy and I had a good laugh over watching her paw at the hanging toys. 

After an afternoon with the girls, Jack needed daddy time.  Troy and his twin :o)

I can't wait to see you again Mr. Jack. Love u!

Wedding Short Film!

Our wedding short film is up!!! Thank you so much to Maura Coleman-Murray with Creative Video, you are THE BEST!!!!

http://www.mauracolemanmurray.com/?p=1475

Home Sweet Home

There has been a change in the Draper household, we backed out of the house.  Our house hunt began in September, but after not much luck we decided to take a new path...the path of saving money!  But, a change was needed, so we upgraded to a beautiful apartment near town center and so far....it is great! I will post pictures this weekend after Nebraska Furniture Mart drops off a few purchases :o) 

My most favorite part about the move is that we finally get to use our wedding gifts! Our old place was a little too small to bring everything so we were storing our gifts at my parents house until "the move" took place.  It felt like Christmas unwrapping our most wanted kitchen and decorative accessories! 

There is no documentation of our move.  Brent was a doll and packed up most of our bedroom while I was at work one afternoon...cameras included. LOL!

Have a great week, 

The Drapers

Cheers to another wonderful year!

On New Years Eve my dad asked me if I was ready for 2011.  I am of course ready to take it on, but I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't sad to see 2010 go.   It was so good to me....to us.

Important Draper events in 2010:

Brent joined the Orthodox faith!  I am so greatful that we can partake in the sacraments together. Meeting with father during the entire process was wonderful for our relationship and has continued to help us grow stronger. This is a picture of Brent and his sponsors, my Cousin Yianni and Uncle Athen. 

We both have jobs that we love and are learning so much from.  Brent earned his first big promotion in November, so proud of u babe!

We got married! I am so lucky to be married to my best friend! So much love that weekend from our family and friends....A perfect day and a million little memories we will never forget! 

We were asked to be the Godparents of baby Elias!

We are almost through with our first full week of 2011,  and although at first I could not picture a better and more exciting year than 2010, so many wonderful things have already happened!

We welcomed in the new year with friends and a new hair cut! (big deal for women)

Last picture of the Drapers in 2010

First picture in 2011!

We also FINALLY heard back from the sellers banks about "our house".... a signed contract should be on its way!

The latest of our exciting news is that a date has been set for baby Eli's baptism so back to the drawing board for this lady! Lots of planning and shopping in the next week or two in preparation for our boys big day!

Wishing all our family and friends a happy and healthy 2011!

Love,

The Drapers