"Our Story"

On a dark and dreary night, twenty one years ago, a young boy with a "bitchin" mullet and a rail thin naive girl got married. Since that night, theyve traveled to magical, mystical lands for work and met interesting and unique townspeople. They've been blessed with four amazing children who bring their own set of charismatic personalities to their always entertaining home. Theyve encountered their share of trolls, goblins and also kings and princesses but always find their true happiness at home.

Yes, I cried the WHOLE wedding. Even when he smashed cake in my face.

Here we are tonight before we head off to dinner.
We've come a lot farther than anyone thought that we would. I remember the first time that I met him. He was throwing gum in my hair in high school math class and I hated him. A few months later, I saw him at the swimming pool while I was lifeguarding and I knew at that moment that I was going to marry the boy with the mullet. I was right!!
Maybe it isnt a fairytale, but its OUR story. . . . I wouldnt change a thing about our marriage and I cant imagine my life without him!
Happy Anniversary Babe!!

Goodies and theTemple (Sounds like a Disney movie)

One of our holiday family traditions is to get together and make goodie plates to take around to friends and neighbors. I do miss doing it with my mom and sisters but I have still kept the tradition alive. Saturday, we went to my friend, Amys new house and made our yummy plates.

Last night for family home evening, we went to the temple and watched the nativity story and then went inside and walked through the "Reflections of Christ" exhibit. We then went and watched "Joy to the World" in the theater there. Here is a little excerpt from it.
I am so glad that I finished my shopping a little early and can now focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
I am so thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who would send his son to live in this cruel, evil world. The sufferings that he endured on my behalf are incomprehensible to me. I am thankful for the atonement and the peace it has brought me in my life. I know that Jesus lives. I love him and am so thankful for this time of year that we get to celebrate his birth.

Ugly Ornament Party

Wow, I havent blogged for a long time. Tonight we had an "Ugly Ornament" party for Relief Society. It was great fun. I'd never been to one before. I also learned about Christmas Neighbor Gifts. I guess thats a Utar thing. Good to know though.

I made this ornament at work today. I thought it was beautiful. I ended up with it. Note to self: Never offer to be first pick at one of these parties.

I made this one at home. I think Tayler Lautner is ugly so I thought it was a great "ugly ornament". I did end up winning funniest ornament for this. And this one was our big winner. Ha! I just love Christmas time. It is my most favorite time of year!