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

too long...

Since I have spent quality time with these girls. Life gets so busy, especially when you have children (as I have learned from all my many friends with kiddos) so it seems that I hardly see these fun girls anymore. We enjoyed a fun date night at the Spectrum with these fun couples eating CPK, walking around, laughing, and chatting it up. The time was too short, but I was so happy to finally see Jules. No matter what I do with her, we always have fun together. So grateful for my wonderful friends, the encouragement they always provide, their laughter, and example.

miranda.jules.nic.chrissy

i thought this photo was too cute. these boys are like long lost brothers. love my cute husband and his dear friend luke. tim is so happy to have luke as a friend. 

TIMMY AND WHITE BUFFALO

We headed to the OC Tavern for an up close intimate concert with Timmy Curran and White Buffalo. The show was amazing! Nic and I were at the very front rockin during Timmy's performance and the entire time he was singing to us... well it seemed as if he were singing directly to the two of us, since he kept looking at us smiling. We even had him laughing with us during a song. He is so talented, I love his voice and how he is just so mellow and all about the music. Nic was drooling all night over him and his drummer. After the show we talked with him for a few minutes, what a humble kind guy he is. Highlights of the night included him serenading us and hanging out with Tim and Ben (it has been so long since I have seen these boys). Such a fun night!

T.C.

Nic this is for you... the hot drummer

Nic.TC.Nic

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have you heard of it? check it out! buy, sell, search for items. similar to craigslist.org. i just posted some adorable chairs i am selling.

REUNION

What a treat! We were finally able to meet up with the Stricklands and meet their new little bundle of joy! Caleb is already a handsome little man... watch out ladies. Joelynn is a natural at motherhood, I just died seeing her interact with Caleb. We had a fun night reminiscing, laughing, catching up and of course eating. Joelynn is always incredibly thoughtful, every time she spots something with a butterfly she picks it up for me! I loved all the treasures you brought over; vases, picture frame, jewelry box and mostly Caleb. Thank you for thinking of me. We love you three.

NEW MOM N BABY CALEB

HANDSOME HUBBY

THE BOYS