How to humiliate yourself...

Attend your husband's work

Cowboy Christmas party!!

We had fun this year at CALO's annual Christmas party.

There was plenty of beating from the mechanical bull and humiliation after riding for only mere seconds of absolute pain! Then I brought on even more embarrassment and shame to our family name as I participated in karaoke!! (not pictured)

Ya only live once.

Right.

Grab the bull by the horns and enjoy the ride!

(that's surely what I did,

but I don't know about the enjoy part)

Live it up.

When all was said and done...we actually had some fun!

Definite memories for sure!

(with many bruises to prove it)

A few more wanna-be cowboys getting a smackdown...

for your viewing pleasure!

joy to MY world

fun advertising

Is it just me, or do you this is such a CUTE commercial too!!?

Tanner likes to watch it with me as well ☺

baby phat

that face is absolute beauty to me

Double chins and chunky thighs. LOVE IT.

(these pix were actually a few weeks ago)

Current stats as of Dec 11th:

11 lbs

12 ounces

nothing more precious

bye bye birthday

My birthday came and went. One year older now. Blah. I'm going to live in denial because I DO NOT feel 31. Someone asked me the other day how old I was and I about puked after I blurted out "31."

I felt like a liar!!!

I wanted to say 17.

Do I really look 31? Please, just lie to me.

My bday was pretty uneventful, but fun non-the-less.

My hubby always spoils me.

Thanks for all the great birthday wishes. It added to my excitement for the day!!

I got the best birthday present EVER this year. My little sweet angel. I have the most fabulous family in the world and am definitely counting my blessings.

Part of what makes me happy is doing things for others. So, I'm excited to give one of my bags away...although it's really not much, it's fun for me to do...and hopefully for one of you lucky winners too!!

ERIN! I'm excited to say that you are the lucky winner!!! I hope you like the bag...let me know which one you want. It might just come full with goodies inside it too (just because you're an awesome friend :)

Thanks everyone. Until next time...

my faaaaaaaavorite christmas song

This version is beautiful by Celine! ...but this version by jessica is just hideous. annoying. What is your favorite Christmas song?

Santa came to town

Santa came to town and Tanner was super excited to tell him that he wanted a new "Captain Jack figurine" since his has a broken arm. How can Captain Jack Sparrow fight with only one hand?

No can do.

We love playing with our friends...Alexa is just too cute!

She and Tanner totally love each other.

Tan was so thoughtful and brought some Pez candy to share with Santa!

I love this time of year, to use the excuse of Santa's elves watching every move...

we have EXTRA great behavior around our house!!

Happy birthday to me, and you!

I don't want to admit it... TODAY I am a year older. Wiser too? Not so sure.

Life is good and I feel like my cup is full. I have the most beautiful family in the world: I have an amazing, patient, fabulous husband. I have the most adorable, tender, beautiful son. I have a daughter who I can't get enough of and want to hold for the rest of my life. I have worldly comforts. I have knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

What more could I ask for?

Well, instead of me showing you gifts I've been given, how about I give to one of

YOU!!

These are some purses I have made. Remember the cute little purse that Kambrie was in!!?? These are about the same size. Great scripture bags, perfect tote bag, great little carrying purse...use for whatever your heart desires. I couldn't decide which one to give-away, so I will let the winner pick which one she likes best. So go ahead and leave me a little birthday wish I guess...and when the weekend is over I'll reveal the winner!!

2 months and counting

a few days old (as big as the doll!) one month old 2 months old Still TOTALLY and UTTERLY obsessed with my angel!!

Gateway museum

I love this museum.

I love that I can get in FREE every time I come to Utah.

I love watching the kids.

I love going with my family...it was so fun!

I love this night. We had a blast.

yep, even Shauna was mesmerized by the awesome toys

While we waited for auntie Shauna to get kid meals at McDonald's,

the kids and I had fun taking silly pictures!