Friday, January 25, 2008

An a Cold Winter Day




Once upon a time, in the city of Sugar House, it snowed like 12 inches. I woke up and attempted to drive to work, which was quite a scary ordeal since none of the roads had been plowed. I slip-slided down the freeway and eventually made my way to work. I only worked a couple of hours and then received a friendly invite to go sledding. I decided that sledding was more important than doing homework. So I went to lunch with Shelley, Laura, and Pelosi and then we hit the slopes. The fresh layer of snow was perfect for sledding and it was such a wonderful day! We went off jumps and even knocked over a couple of the little kids that were there. We ended the day with a four-woman train and took the jump head on! The crowd all applauded as we each stood up to prove that we had conquered the jump with no injuries at all (except for maybe some bruises and severe whip lash). We left the sledding hill feeling proud and complete. I finished off this great day with a trip to the past. I went Classic Skating with Kristin, Melissa, Rachelle, and other members of my ward. There is nothing greater than putting on old school roller skates and weaving in and out of the hundreds of people on the rink. I worked on my wicked cool skating moves and only ran knocked over 2 people while doing so. It brought back fond memories of snowball skating and holding hands with boys while skating in circles. Skating is so joyful!!! That night I went to bed with sweet dreams of the day's festivities. All of this happened once upon a time, on a cold winter day.

Monday, January 14, 2008

HUNGRY for HUNGARIAN!


On Wednesday Kristin and I hosted Hungarian night at our house. A bunch of friends came over and we ate chicken paprika with dumplings. It was so yummy!!! We've decided to make ethnic food night a monthly event. In December it was Greek night and next month it will be German night! We also celebrated Kristin's birthday, which was on Tuesday. Shelley baked a delicious chocolate cake for Kristin and the whole night was a lot of fun!
Emilee & Shelley enjoying some chicken and dumplings!

Rachelle and Kristin

Yummy Chocolate Cake!!!

Mike chillin' on the couch

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

FAVORITE CHRISTMAS TIME PHOTOS THIS YEAR

Christmas Day!


My sister's family stayed in Texas this year for Christmas and we sure missed having them. Teagen, Brayden, and Olivia look so adorable in this photo!!!

On Christmas Eve we were driving back from the movies and everything was all white outside. It was so beautiful!


During the holidays I went out to lunch with Emily, Megan, Amy, and Natalie. It was so great to catch up with them! We had a yummy lunch at Cafe Trio.

The lights at Temple Square!

My sister gave me a Zac Efron pillow for Christmas because we are always talking about how much we love High School Musical!!! On Christmas Night Kristen, Nikki, and Brittany came over and played games and I let them each have a chance to hold the coveted Pillow!



On Christmas Eve we went to lunch at La Vigna in American Fork. Its part of our annualy Christmas tradition to go to lunch and a movie. In this photo is me, Ashley, Mom, and Natalee



I love this picture of my Dad! He looks great!!! He loves being a Grandpa and he's so good at it. All of the grandkids LOVE him!




Christopher's birthday is on Christmas, so this year we suprised him with a little party! When he walked in with his son, Brennan, we sprayed them with silly string.



Paul and Ethan at lunch on Christmas Eve. I think Ethan looks so adorable in this picture...and Paul does too. :)



Ethan was so excited for Christmas this year! He kept telling me what he wanted. The things he wanted most was a fish tank, and Santa did good at bringing him one!



Brookie wasn't too thrilled about seeing Santa, but even when she's crying she's so darn cute!












Winter Must Be Cold For Those With No Warm Memories. (An Affair To Remember)

So this morning I was getting ready for work and peeked at my window and was pleasantly suprised to see snow falling. I've never really liked winter, but this year it has changed a little bit. I think Heavenly Father knows that I do not like winter and so this year He has helped me to see all of the beauty. As I walked out to my car this morning I was amazed by how beautiful and still the earth was. The snow covered the trees and provided such a beautiful landscape. I ran back into my house and grabbed my camera. I didn't have much time, but I was able to snap a few pictures before taking off for work. One of the greatest things on earth is walking out in the moonlight when the earth is silent and covered with a new blanket of snow. I only wish now that I had more time to go out and enjoy the snow! I'm hoping to get some snow shoeing in with some friends and maybe even some sledding!
And we, we were children once again. ~Bill Morgan, Jr.















I love my little house in Sugar House! I moved up here in September and I live with three other girls. Our house is so cute and cozy! Its been fun living in this area and meeting so many great people!

Friday, January 4, 2008

Shawn and Jess with their family behind them
The three stooges: Brayden, Teagen, and Ethan


Kellie, Ashley, Natalie, and Me


The Bride and Groom


The Webb Kids

Shawn and Jessica's wedding was great! They got married in the
Salt Lake Temple and then had their reception at a church in Highland.
It was so fun to see so many family and friends!




Ashley and I had so much fun jumping over
and over again while Natalee took pictures of us with
her new camera! It was hilarious!!! I love my
little sis! She's so funny!!! I love her visits home,
they definitely make things more exciting!

The Whole Fam Damily!


The day before Thanksgiving my brother, Shawn, got married to Jessica. Our whole family was in town for the event, so we got family pictures taken and it was such a fun day. We had them taken at Hobble Creek Canyon in Springville and it was a beautiful day! Jessica makes our family an even 20! I can't believe how much its grown and I'm so grateful for each person!!! The wedding and Thanksgiving were wonderful!!!