Disneyland for Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas with Brett's family this year. The day after Christmas we left for California. I think the best part of the trip was just to get out of this crappie inversion and be somewhere warm and gorgeous. We flew Jet Blue, and got to say I was very happy with, they don't nickle and dime you for everything a had great customer service and they give great snacks. We spent a day going to California Adventure and one at Disneyland. It was so great to see it at Christmas time it was beautiful. I loved seeing all the Decorations, and hearing the music. It was also so cute to see how they decorated for Christmas inside the rides to. The Fireworks were amazing. I enjoyed of course being with Brett and getting to know Brett's family that much better as well. Thanks Jill and Duane for a PERFECT trip.

Temple Square

So I cant stand being out in the cold, but I can always manage to get over it and enjoy the lights in SLC. I love going down there and no matter what it always feels warm somehow walking through the lights. What I enjoy most is listening to the Christmas story and than hearing the prophets remarks after. We had such a great time with Kristie and Andrea's family.

The Difference between boys and girls

While in Denver we were playing with Addi and she out of no where sang us this song. I decided I would video her, and while I was doing that Cal came to watch, he than had to sing us a song and participate. The Difference between the two songs and actions are pretty funny.

Thanksgiving 2009

We enjoyed Thanksgiving in Denver this year. It was great because the entire family was there, it seems like lately someone is always missing.

This Holiday Season after watching "The Middle" and Christmas Vacation. I was reminded of how important and meaningful traditions are. I can't count how many Christmas we hiked for what seemed like hours to find the perfect tree just to hike back to the one right off the side of the road, Or now in my own home how annoyed I get putting up the Fish's stockings cause they just fall down 101 times. However like in "The Middle" how sad I was to see Brett do it later on and I not be a part. Some of the things you do may be a pain in the Butt, but it all comes down to Tradition. What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie, like Brett says "No one likes it but you always end up having a piece" an in my opinion I may not have a piece but I want to see it there. It's the small and big Traditions that make the Holidays Memorable in my eyes. I wouldn't change Brett's traditions nor mine for anything. They really are my favorite part of the Holidays.

Another great Family Tradition is putting on the Christmas play. Great Job Trenton and Darcy for planning it. We had the Best Tiny Tim Ever

Sugar Girl

Last year we were at my sister Kristie's and she had everyone go around and say something they were Thankful for. My Dad said "I'm Thankful for the Chicken Sugar". Well Dad so are we. Sugar has been one fun chicken to have and you may not believe me but she really does have quite the personality. Ever since she won 1st place at the fair she thinks the world evolves around her, actually she always thought that. Anyway, the other day Brett was completely inside the coop fixing one of the heaters, when Sugar decided she was done playing outside. She walked into the coop saw Brett thought nothing of it and continued walking over to where she lays. Of course where she lays was right in the middle of where Brett is trying to work, it does not bother her she scratchers for a while and gets all settled in. It was pretty funny to watch, I love how every time Brett does something in the Backyard the chickens have to come over and "supervise".

Happy Thanksgiving

So I decided I wanted to take a minute and say just a few things I am Thankful for. This is for sure in no particular order.

1st- and most of all My Husband, Wow I don't know how the Lord ever saw me fit enough to be with him but I'm Thankful for his love for me to bless me with Brett in my life.

2nd- My lord and Savior, kind of feeding off the 1st one, I am Thankful for the love they have for me and all their children.

3rd- Our jobs, most of all Brett's, It has been so nice to get married and work more less just for something to pass time and give us a little extra play money. I appreciate how well Brett provides for us and in these uncertain times the security that his job gives us.

4th- This time of year, I love the long lines, looking again and again at a sales ad just in case you missed something, and all the hustle and bustle. I LOVE IT, however, even with all that I still have my heart in the right place year after year and look forward to giving to someone in need. I am so excited for the family we picked this year to give a Christmas too.

5th- My Family, I have great times with my family, I'm looking so forward to Thanksgiving and being with all of them. They are my best friends.

6th- Brett's family, I love the relationship I have developed with them and how I feel I just "fit" with them, I love to laugh with Brett's Dad joking about football, "The Burbs", aliens and more. Im truly blessed with a great extended family

7th- My house, So it looks like were going to take the house off the market at least for a while. Its really ok we didn't sell. This home is great, it provides me with warmth, comfort and more.

8th- Yes I have to say THE CHICKENS. Gosh I love those little things. They have brought so many smiles and laughs into my life and I don't know really how to explain it but they have just been good for me to have, Raising these little ones have taught me a lot about life.

Well thats all I have time for, I will try and do some more latter.

Like taking candy from a Baby

So this phrase brought all new meaning to me over the weekend. We went down to St. George and Vegas. We had such a great time but unless Andrea posts pictures their will be none, because on Friday Brett went to the Drag races took one picture and left the camera on and well it drained the battery. I loved just hanging out and escaping Utah for a while. On Halloween day we meet up with some old friends Marie and her husband and we all went trick or treating at the Mall. This was great they were giving away full size candy bars, MILK and Full loaves of Bread, it was wonderful. Well Brett and I had Emberlynn we thought this is good we can get all the candy we want. Addi and Alix are good sharers but lets face it Emberylynn is to little to talk or care. SO WE THOUGHT. 1st of all Emberlynn held on to her bucket so tight, there was no way she was letting go, and 2nd when I did go to take a piece of candy she was starring me down, I felt so uncomfortable and bad I couldn't get myself to take the candy. At one point I gave it to her to see if she would than give it back to me if I held out my hand and asked, yeah don't ask me what I was thinking that sure wasn't happening. She was super cute with the candy but don't let the phrase fool you taking candy from a baby is a lot harder than it may seem.