M&H CHRISTMAS FIESTA

Love Birds

BBQ'n it up!

We have had a week full of parties! Every night we have had so much fun seeing friends and celebrating. Luckily for us the parties continued right into the weekend. Friday night we headed over to Corona Del Mar for the Milk n Honey annual Christmas party.  This year Nic hosted the bash at her Shabby Chic home with a Fiesta. The food was yummy... thanks to Timmy's skills on the bbq! I forgot how much I love hanging out with Nic and Ali. It seems like forever ago when we had late nights of food and studying through out our college days. I sure do miss all those fun times with Ali.

BIRTHDAY GIRL

BIRTHDAY GIRL WITH THE CAKE MAKER

THE GIANT CUPCAKE

In celebration of Katri's birthday we enjoyed a yummy bowl of chowder on the pier. Lots of laughs on a chili winter night all while being in good company. I can not believe how fast we have grown up, it seems like just a couple of years ago we were singing karaoke in Kate's backyard celebrating her 16th birthday. The years have gone too fast. I love this girl. Happy Birthday Lil Sis!  Even though most of the time I think you are way more mature and sophisticated than I will ever be. I tend to forget I am the eldest, you should be looking up to me, when instead I am always looking up to you. XOXO.

decorated

The final product. We have too many ornaments so I only put a few on, most are still in the box. I love the .99 cent tree topper!

LIVE NATIVITY

This was a great start to kick off the first weekend in December.  We attended a live nativity with my parents. I enjoy reflecting on the true meaning of what Christmas is really all about. We had a fun evening reminiscing with familiar faces, pondering love, service, Christ and spending time with my parents. Each day I am so grateful to be living here.

Christmas Tree

I have been anxious for the Christmas season to arrive, ready to decorate, shop, bake, eat, wrap, give, love, hang lights, sing and enjoy the smell of the tree. This is the first year we have gotten a tree and been able to decorate. I finally was able to put up all our fun ornaments and decor. I even made wreaths and decorated pine cones from the yard. I just LOVE this time of year!

TINSEL TREE

ITS STANDING! THANKS TO THE HEAVY DUTY TREE STAND.

TIM ENJOYING CARRYING THE TREE. WELL NOT REALLY, HE WAS TOTALLY FRUSTRATED WITH THIS FAT, HEAVY TREE. AND HE WAS OVER ME BOSSING HIM AROUND.

Party with the DYSON

Testing out the new vacuum

Nic n Marley busting in on my vacuum party

The DYSON

I finally purchased the vacuum I have been dreaming of for the past two years. And I can not stop vacuuming... I am an addict. This machine is incredible! I am obsessed with the sucking power of the purple machine, I get a high each time I look at the grodie germs it has sucked out of our carpet. I have vacuumed our home 4 times this weekend! If you are looking for a vacuum I recommend this Dyson Animal, it's even a fun color.

THANKSGIVING

Loving being home for the holidays this year. Last year we spent Thanksgiving in Idaho since we were living away, so this year I was extremely excited to spend the day with my family. For the first time Katri and I each helped prepare the big feast. I made the spinach dip and stuffing... from scratch and it was AMAZING! Katri made homemade gravy which was delicious and bursting with flavor. The entire day was spent at my parents with family and friends. I am so THANKFUL for my Patient hubby and my PARENTS.

The Table

We were beyond SURPRISED when she showed up on time!

intensely searching the newspaper ads for flatscreens, vacuums, blue rays, navigation system

hmmm... whose is waking up at the crack of dawn for the good deals?

Meyer girls cooking it up in the kitchen

SHOCKING THAT IT TURNED OUT SO YUMMY!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY