Thanksgiving

Finally, I am posting Thanksgiving pictures. Now that I am out of school for Christmas break, I am hoping to catch up on blogging. For Thanksgiving my family went to St. George. We had a great time. Of course we love the sleeping arrangements. The three of us get to share the living room. Although, this year we had one less person, so our suite was a little bit roomy-er.

Pictures getting ready for the big feast.

Getting the apple salad ready. Grandma showed me how to correctly cut the apples for the salad a few years ago and now that is my job. We had planned to eat at 1:00 and we sat down at 1:05. We did pretty good.

After the fabulous food, we cleaned up, sang a few chorus of Buffalo girls while washing dishes, and then took naps. (We had to gear up for the midnight shopping trip)

Shopping at the outlets at midnight. I have to get talked into the "day after sales", I hate crowds and lots of people, but I managed and had a good time. Little did I know that my Aunt Deb's energy would go all night and into the next day. We got up at 5:30 to hit the sales. Then we went shooting. This was my first time. I liked it, but I need to practice up.

This is us getting all ready. I'm not sure what I am in for.

I was hoping that my CTU Bauer shirt would help me shoot better. It didn't . And it took me a few times before I figure out how to hold the gun. and I ended up with a nice bruise on my arm. (I should of had Sage teach me that--She looked pretty impressive when she was holding her gun)

I think I look pretty good. :)

The shooting gang. I can't wait to do it again. I hope to improve my score and now I have a better idea of what I am doing and I have the lingo down. (20 gauge, 12 gauge, pull! Ya know the basics)



I love trying to pack all the extra stuff that you buy along the way. Can't wait for next year.

Tagged

I was tagged by Jamilyn. I need to post 7 random things about myself. So here goes.

1. If I like something, I get pretty intense about it. Like my whole life will revolve around it especially if it has to do with television. Just some things from the past: The Young Riders, X-files, 24, and now Bones.

2. I think I have a little OCD in me. (I have no idea where this comes from) It has become more present since I have my own place. I like routine and I like things in certain places. ( I think I might be hard to live with...maybe. Of course I don't think so) :)

3. I like to think I have a wild side. Although I am very tame, I think deep down I could be wild. (within reason) Leathers, tattoo, on the back of a Harley Davidson.

4. I don't like to stay up late. I am an early to bed person, except on the weekends. This is why Marianne and I get along so well...same schedule.

5. I love love love traditions. Why change it if it works? (see #2) Christmas Eve will always have omlettes.

6. I love big family get togethers. I know it goes with #5, but traditions and family, It's the best. I love sleeping on air mattresses with my 3 sisters and however many cousins, whining that I'm too old to sleep on the floor, making memories.

7. I would rather spend my money on big screen TVs and electronics then clothes. I hate to shop for clothes. Lisa is my fashion consultant and sometimes Trish will even pick up something for me.

I think I need to tag some people--Here goes, Amy, Deb, Melissa, Jamie, Lisa and anyone else who wants to play along.

12 Days of Christmas

I did a few posts today. so be sure to see them both!

For the Chrismas Assembly the student council wanted the faculty to particpate in the 12 days of Christmas. I was a little hesitant, but I decided to help out. I figured I could hide in the choir and just sing. Since we have like 100 faculty and staff I figure there would be many people singing. My friends decided that I needed to help them out with 8 maids a-milking. So there goes my "quiet blending -in participation" We decided to dress as cowgirls and rope a cow. So I shined up my belt buckle and got a rope. Here are my favorite pictures from the assembly.

It was a good time. We has swans swiming, ladies dancing, drummers drumming, pipers pipping, maids milking and a partridge in a pear tree.

Decorating for Christmas

I love Christmas. I was so excited to decorate my house for Christmas. My friend had an extra tree that she let me have and I am so grateful. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Marianne and I decorated our place. I love it.

Just getting started. We turned on Christmas music and hauled out all the Christmas stuff.

Here is the finished product.

I love my tree. I love turing out the lights and just having the tree lights on and watching Christmas shows. It's hard for me to do anything else.

I love having my own place and decorating. Especially around the Holiday season. It's so fun to come home.

Jamie and Jeff's wedding day

Ok here is the wedding day. We had a great time. Just the usual wedding stuff. --so this blog will be more of a picture one. My cousin Melissa did our hair. (we thought we needed to do something cool) We met Jamie and Jeff at the temple when they came out. And then the party began.

They were married in the Mount Timpanogos Temple.

Deb, Vern, Jen, Mom and family down the line. Friends after the wedding.

Jamie's old roommates checking out her ring. Andra, Allison, Camille, and Courtney.

Lisa with Allison and Courtney. Jeff's family.

After the temple extravaganza, we headed to the North Hampton house for the wedding luncheon. Great foodl. My favorite was the dessert.

Doug, Diane and Grandpa Pope. Melissa is the one not looking at the camera. Marquita (blue) brought up Grandpa Pope. We were so greatful for that. She felt it was important for Grandpa to see his grand-daughter get married.

Jenna and Jen and Emily. (hottest ticket in town)

Then the real fun began. The reception was at the Bunglaw. We had a great time talking with family and friends and being the present girls. (We definitely need nieces or nephews for the next wedding--we're too old for that job)

We decorated the car before they left. Since it was a rental car, we were pretty nice. Just a few cans tied on the exhause pipe, (thanks to whoever helped shine the light so Vern could tie it just right) and a few hearts on the windows and crate paper. Got to love it.

Jamie did throw the bouquet and it was just Lisa, Emily and me. We were getting ready to elbow each other down (thanks Jake for talking strategy with me earlier. He was worried about the height the sistas had on me ) that we totally missed the toss. I picked it up off the floor before the girls. So if that counts..... and we believe in miracles.....hummmmm!

It was such a fun day. We are excited to have Jeff in the family. Can't wait to visit Portland!