Last year one of my teammates that I taught with told me about a book she had made for all of the Christmas cards their family sent out over the years. She has four sons and keeping all of those Christmas cards is something she really treasures. I thought it was such a great idea, that I decided to do the same. Yesterday I started The Webb’s Christmas card scrapbook. I absolutely love it !! Stephen and I have shared three Christmases together as husband and wife. So although the scrapbook only has three pages now, it will continue to grow each year. My mom also gave me the idea to put where we were living that year in the book, since all three years we have lived someplace different. Ha !! Maybe we will live in the same place two years in a row some day. Ha Ha !!

Here are some pictures of the book as of now. I am also excited that each year I only have to add one page. I love to scrapbook, but when you have an entire book to do, sometimes you get burnt out. So .. hope you enjoy. Also .. if you love the idea, maybe you can consider starting one yourself. Let me know what you think.

The Finale Rose

Wow. What an episode. I knew what happened before, so I wasn’t shocked. I still wasn’t happy though. I was hoping all the spoilers and magazines would have been wrong. Ha .. wishful thinking.

Tenley’s date meeting Jake’s parents was perfect. If she doesn’t fit with his family, I don’t know who does. She is so sweet and definitely has the same values as his family. That was extremely obvious with all members of his family, especially the sister-in-laws.

Vienna obviously doesn’t fit with his family. It showed at first, but then his family was trying to be classy, like they are, and gave her a chance. The date spoke volumes about Jake’s family and Vienna and her character. Her immaturity was magnified. She didn’t know how to answer the questions and talked way to much about girls not liking her. Not such a great first impression.

Jake felt bad about saying bad things about Vienna before his family met her, but that is who she is. I mean he did stick his foot in his mouth, but that is one was to describe her. Could he really help it?

Jake’s mud date with Vienna was seriously weird. It was a little too much. That’s all I have to say about that. As much as I don’t like Vienna for Jake, her giving him her ring was very sweet. It showed how much she really loves him and is committed to him. I still think what the two of them have is only physical. I can’t see them making it through “real life” together.

Tenley’s date was fun, but Jake ruined it by putting his foot in his mouth, like he has done several times in the past. They had a lot of fun snorkeling and cuddling on the boat. They are so cute together.

Tenley and Jake connect so well on an emotional level. Physical chemistry isn’t everything. I mean, it is important and I think they had it, but they have everything else that Vienna and Jake don’t. Tenley’s gift to Jake was very sweet. She put a lot of emotion into that shadow box and it was very sweet. She also was really cute when she said, “I said I like you then, but now I can say I love you.” She also turned his head when she said it, and that was very cute.

Side Note:  Tenley’s dress during the rose ceremony was amazingly gorgeous, as she is !!

Can Tenley be any classier? I mean she just got her heart broke by Jake and has sweet and positive things to say. That was really sad. I totally had tears in my eyes. My heart brokr for Tenley. But, she deserves someone who is going to love all of her and cherish what he has with her. She deserves that. Jake lost out in getting the type of women Tenley is.

I desire to be the positive person that Tenley is. She is a great example of who God wants us to be through him.

Did Vienna seriously wave from the helicopter like Jake could actually see her? Geez  !! Sorry. That was just funny and awkward to me.

That was a mean trick that Jake did with the ring from her father. Wow .. that was not cool. You can’t do that to a girl. I mean, obviously he made it up by proposing, but that wasn’t cool. So .. I didn’t want him to pick Vienna, but I always like when they are happy. I’m happy for them. Seriously. I would have rather it been Tenley, but she deserves someone better for her.

Did they seriously play On the Wings of Love? That made me laugh so hard !!

After the Final Rose

It was sad to watch Tenley watch the show. I hope she knows how classy she is. I know I keep saying she is classy, but it is just the perfect way to describe her. Tenley’s question pretty much called out Jake. That was kind of intense. His answers to her saying he just didn’t have that spark with her, I can just imagine how much that broke her heart again.

To be honest though, if I was Vienna I don’t think I could handle the things Jake was saying to Tenley.

So .. as much as I didn’t want Jake to pick Vienna. I am glad they are happy. I am glad he loves her as much as he does. I am a fan of sappy, happy endings. What can I say? I guess when it comes to love, I want everyone to have what I have with Stephen.

It was hilarious when Chris was talking about Jake having “Mesnicks.” That was awesome !! He said on a scale from zero to Mesnick. Ha Ha !!

Is it just me or did Vienna seem more mature on the show? It is like she grew up in the few months that the show was airing. That is good though. Although I am a tabloid reader and believed what I read, I am sure much of it is false. It is good that Jake doesn’t care and loves Vienna. The stupid stuff that people have said about Vienna (just as people have said about all of us) doesn’t matter to them. That is good. They were cute dancing. They are in love and you can see it. Good for them. I want everyone to be happy and have love forever. But .. the song On The Wings of Love seriously cracks me up !! And wow .. her ring sparkles like no other. So beautiful !!

Is Jake really going to be on Dancing with the Stars? So I guess we can just assume that someone from The Bachelor is going to be on Dancing with the Stars each time. Ha Ha !!

Yeah for Ali being the next Bachelorette. I am so excited for her. I know people say she gave up, but I don’t care. I LOVE HER !! She is going to be so fun to watch on the show !! Just like Ali said – You can’t let fear dictate your life !!

Well .. all in all it was another good season. Although I wasn’t on team Vienna, I never hated her. I just didn’t think she was right for Jake. But .. in the end, Jake chose her and they are happy. Now I am ready for Jason and Molly’s wedding next week. I DID NOT agree with what Jason did, but that is over. Melissa is married and happy and now Jason and Molly are too. I am also pumped to see the next season of The Bachelorette !!

And that’s a wrap.

This blog post was actually written after another post titled Guidance. I just never posted it, so here it is.

With all the things we go through in life that get us down, we can’t get discouraged. As I was writing my last blog entry on the plane, I was listening to this song. It was like God said, “You’re fine, Just Play On.” So, I thought I would share it with you. Hope you are encouraged by it !!

Carrie Underwood’s new CD titled by this song is so amazing !! They are playing Cowboy Casanova and Temporary Home from it on the radio now. I am glad that world has been introduced to the song Temporary Home, because it is amazing !!

Play On by Carrie Underwood

Whatcha gonna do when the show is over?
Whatcha gonna sing when the song ends? Yeah.
How you gonna cope when there is no closure?
Where you gonna reach when the goal gets higher?
How you gonna make it through, when you think you lost your chance?

Play On, When you’re losing the game.
Play On, Cause you’re gonna make mistakes.
It’s always worth the sacrifice, even when you think you’re wrong.
So, Play On. Play On.

Even when the flood gates swing wide open
Never let the current take you down, No.
Even when you’re not sure where you’re going
Swimming through a mess and you can’t get out
Just going through the motions and trying not to drown.

Play On, When you’re losing the game.
Play On, Cause you’re gonna make mistakes.
It’s always worth the sacrifice, even when you think you’re wrong.
So, Play On. Play On.

Even through a storm on the darkest night
Don’t you ever give up the fight.
Even when you feel you’re all alone.

Play On
Play On

Play On, When you’re losing the game.
Play On, Cause you’re gonna make mistakes.
It’s always worth the sacrifice, even when you think you’re wrong.
So, Play On. Play On.

I really liked how they opened the show by showing Jake and Chris talking about the girls and some of the drama on the show. It was good to hear him talk about his opinions and views of some of the events on the show.

I always like the part of the show where they show the people on the past seasons. I really thought it was cool that they had a Bachelor reunion on a Mexican cruise. I am sure that was super crazy, but what a great idea. When I saw Wes, I wanted to barf. I just remember his sneakiness and lies from when was on the show. I absolutely LOVED Kiptyn. I really wanted Jillian to pick him, but I think she made the right choice by picking Ed. I don’t know if Kiptyn and Jillian would have lasted.

I loved hearing the kids talk about how they were proud to paint the lifeguard stands. It was cool to see their artwork too. The kids were so, so cute. When I saw Sarah from Charlie’s season I remembered how much I really, really liked her. She was super cute and still is. I don’t know if she and Charlie are still together. I read something about them recently in a magazine, but I don’t remember what it was. Anyone know?

When I see all the past guests on there that are single still, I feel a little sad for them. I wish they could experience love with someone for life like I am doing with Stephen.

Thoughts about the Girls:

I cracked up laughing when Jessie said that she thinks Tenley came out of a Disney movie. Then Vienna said Tenley might dream in cartoons. That was extremely hilarious !! I mean, I LOVE Tenley, but that was so funny and I totally see it. I am laughing now just typing this. Ashleigh H. was laughing at herself when they showed what she said about Vienna. That was very, very funny !! I didn’t like Ashleigh H. on the show, but I kind of liked her on this Women Tell All show. She seemed more real, when on the show she didn’t to me. Elizabeth is just weird. She thought she was so cute and her games were just silly. She said she didn’t know she was playing a game, but I don’t believe that. I don’t know why I liked her at the beginning of the season. I think a lot of other Bachelor watchers feel the same.

It was sad to watch Gia watch the show. She was trying really hard not to cry. Even if Gia would have told him more of how she felt, I still don’t think he would have kept her until the end. I am glad though that Gia was able to grow and learn about herself from being on the show. It was also funny when she pointed out Michelle. The look on Michelle’s face showed that she didn’t really like being called out that way.

Looking back and watching Michelle made me laugh. She was crazy on the show. I laughed so hard when it showed her and Jake kissing. She so wanted more and all he did was give her a peck. I don’t think she was playing a game, like Chris eluded too, I just think she really is weird.

I definitely didn’t like seeing Ali cry as she watched herself on the show. I think she knows full well now that she made a mistake. I still just really, really like her. I wish she wouldn’t have left the show. I think she is so right for Jake. Ali is such a good person to apologize to Vienna about how she treated her and what she said about her and to her. By doing that, Ali’s real character was shown.

I was shocked to hear all the things the girls were saying they saw Rozlyn doing. Not shocked that she did them, just shocked. Why did she even go on the show? She is just not a nice woman. She didn’t really like being confronted by the girls or Chris. She was pretty catty. I also can’t believe she talked to Chris the way she did. Did she really say, “Chris, I am sorry you are having such a hard time understanding?” Obviously she felt convicted or else she wouldn’t have been so upset. She really didn’t like being there and just kept smiling and saying “absolutely” constantly. I cannot believe the other things she said to Chris. And .. the fact that the producer was a married man .. WOW !! She also called all the other girls liars. Like they would all make those things up. Wow is all I can say about Rozlyn, and NOT in a good way.

It was sad to watch Jake talk to Ali. I know she regrets not staying. It was also sad to hear how Katherine felt. I kind of forgot about her and missed her when I remembered her. I did and didn’t like Christina on the show. When he said he wished he kept her, I agreed with him.

OH MY GOSH !! The funny moments toward the end were HILARIOUS !! I was laughing so, so hard. I wish they showed more funny stuff like that. When Ali said “fart,” that was so funny. I know it is stupid, but something about it just totally cracked me up. It was also really funny when Jake hit his head on the wood part of the couch while talking to Ashleigh H. I busted out laughing when Chris sang, “On the Wings of Love.” I can’t stop laughing at all of it as I type this. Ha Ha !!

I am so ready for next week. Even though I know what happens, I am still excited.

There was one thing that caught my attention at the end of the show:

Why did Chris say, “When Jake will hopefully choose one woman?” That was a little odd to me. I am thinking that he chooses one, but doesn’t propose.

We will see.

This is my favorite song right now. I absolutely love it !! This video is also very, very cute. I laugh at the different decades in the video. Enjoy.