Christmas Time is Here!

I could not wait to get our Christmas lights up and all of my fun decorations that I haven't seen for a couple of years. We had to buy all new lights for the outside, since we haven't had a house to decorate yet. I think it looks pretty darn flashy! I have big plans for the future, I just couldn't afford to get it all this year. My dream is to have my house decorated like the Griswold's on the Christmas Vacation, or if you have seen Christmas with the Kranks, that neighborhood is amazing. It was nice having my Dad here to help Billy with the lights on the house, they had to figure out how to hang them around our doorway and garage. Billy had to get a drill (we did get a great deal, and it is nice to have one) because they needed to drill a few holes to hang the lights. I have never seen Billy so happy over a little machine. He thought he was such a manly man, it was funny to watch. Kenslee loves the Snowman, Santa, and Penguin. She watches them blow up every night when we plug them in, and when they are deflated she says that it is their "night, night" time. It is so much fun watching her get SO excited about the holidays. Putting up the "Nonan"Big hugs for FrostyHappy little girlWe took Kenslee to Disney on Ice "Finding Nemo". She absolutely LOVED it! We had to buy her a Nemo and a Crush. When you ask her what Crush says she says, "hey dude". Once the show started she did not move until it was all said and done. After the show, she would tell us how Nemo got out and his Daddy found him. It was great, I am sure we will be going to many more of these in years to come. It was a stressful moment when my Dad and Billy realized that the Utah vs. BYU game was during Finding Nemo. I think we were pretty close to having two extra tickets, thank goodness for TiVo (how would we ever survive without this). I do love this new piece of technology, I can't stand commercials and I love to have the flexibility to watch shows when I want. Billy and my Dad did come, but it was a rush to get back to watch the big game. Sad to say that it didn't end the way that we had hoped. (Billy was a happy man)So we had some left over tinsel and we were just going to throw it away, but we came up with a better idea. We decided to decorate a tree in front of the Elementary that is just a house away from us. I am trying to teach Kenslee early the right way to do fun activities like this, Toilet papering will come a little later in life. My friends and I were pretty good at this back in the day.
This was a project my mom and I did while she was here. This is our family picture wall, It turned out pretty cute. Tip - hanging your pictures sideways adds a lot to a picture collection. (I am actually replacing them with new pictures)

Happy Turkey Day!

This was my first time preparing an entire Thanksgiving dinner! It is so much work but very worth it! Thanks to my Mom I was able to pull it off, I was more like the assistant chef. I made my first pie, turkey, homemade stuffing, and all of that other yummy stuff. It was a great day and I am so happy that my parents were able to come and spend it with us.
Watching the Thanksgiving ParadeBilly after playing hard at the Turkey Bowl
Waiting for the big feast to beginSlicing up the TurkeyThe massive turkey
Ready to EAT!!
Delicious Pies
HAPPY THANKSGIVING

We woke up at 5:45 am to go shopping on black Friday. We have never woken up early to go shopping on that day, but we thought it might be fun to witness the chaos. We did end up finding some really good deals and it was actually kind of fun to experience. although a TV we were hoping to get was gone by the time we got there (about 3 minutes after the doors had opened!).

Cute Girl

Happpy Birthday Mom!!

This is a shout out to my WONDERFUL Mom!! My brothers and I have been so blessed to have such an amazing example in our lives. She has always been there for us and helped us through the challenges of life and growing up. I look up to her so much, I will always try to be the Mom to my kids as she was to us. We don't call her the pistol for nothing, we couldn't get away with anything and I thank her for that. She has been my best friend and sister and it kills me to not live close to her. Hopefully one day we can move back in with her again... ok, maybe just close by. Kenslee loves and misses her so much! She is the best Nana and so loving to all of her grand babies. They adore her and can't wait to see Nana or talk to her on the phone. She is the best Mom, Wife, and Nana around!

WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

Now you know ME from the ABC's

Thanks for tagging me Sar, sorry it took SO long! I hope you all enjoy learning a little about me...

A- Attached or Single? Way attached, LOVE HIM!

B- Best Friend? Billy, Kens, Mom, Popsie, and just EVERYONE!
C- Cake or Pie? Cake, not too fond of Pie, don't get me wrong I will definitely eat it if given to me
D- Day of Choice? FRIDAY, it means the weekend is here
E- Essential Item? Hand sanitizer and pajamas(comfies)
F- Favorite Color? I am more a neutral person, but I do like pretty blues and greens
G- Gummi Bears or Gummi Worms? Worms, because we made an awesome pumpkin with them this year for an activity
H- Hometown? Bountiful, Utah and missing it
I- Favorite Indulgence? Getting my hair cut, and Cold Stone Ice Cream
J- January or July? July

K- Kids? Kenslee and hopefully many more to come

L- Life is incomplete without? Family and friends, laughing, the gospel and any activity outdoors

M- Marriage Date? December 30th, 2003

N- Number of Brothers & Sisters? 3 brothers and no sisters, my Mom was my sister growing up
O- Oranges or Apples? I love them both, maybe apples with peanut butter...yum
P- Phobias or Fears? The "hairy man" in my closet at nights when Billy is gone and loosing Kenslee

Q- Quote? Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans, (I think that is it) I love it because I think it is so important to live in the moment and be happy with you and your life, enjoy life...it is AMAZING!
R- Reason to smile? Billy and Kenslee playing, and Kenslee shaking her bootie(bum), or when someone falls ( but they are ok) I can't help myself, I have to laugh. AFV is an awesome show!

S- Season of Choice? I love them all, I will miss having all four seasons. It is November and it is 80 degrees in Texas, I love it, but I am missing the fall air.
T- Tag Three Friends (If you read this and your name is here, then you have to do it.) Meggan, Lynley, Erica
U- Unknown Fact About Me? I am competitive, I love to play games, but I don't like to loose (mostly just against Billy, I HAVE to win)! He is the same way with me, so it can be pretty fun.
V- Vegetable? I love them all. Well, mushrooms aren't my favorite, aren't they a fungus?!
W- Worst Habit? Picking my nails

X- X-Ray or Ultrasound?Ultrasound
Y- Your Favorite Food? Italian, Thai, Indian and DESSERT!
Z- Zodiac Sign? Pisces

Watch out ...There's a sheriff in town!

Halloween was a BLAST this year! Kenslee (the cowgirl) had so much fun and loved Trick-or-Treating! Our friends, Luke and Emily, came over with their kids and we took them around our neighborhood. They were so cute and they had the best time together. They would go up to the door together and get their yummy candy, then they would grab each other's hands and walk to the next house. I loved watching and I was so happy that I took my camera to catch a photo of it.
There is one bad thing that happened--we were having so much fun that we stayed out over an hour and by the time we got back, there were no more kids so we were left with SO much candy! I guess I don't mind it too much!!
Put 'Em Up!
Ride 'em Cowgirl!
It was so funny, after we got back and were getting Kens ready for bed Billy and I were talking about our costumes over the past couple of years. As you can see Kens and I were cowgirls and Billy was an Indian, which is pretty clever, right! Last year Kens and I were Bunnies and Billy was our carrot, funny! So Billy asked me what I was going to make him be next year, which I don't know yet, he looked at me and said, "are you guys going to be dogs and I will be your poop"! I laughed, and I am really considering it, not a bad idea Billy!