New twist on Christmas lights.

Our first Christmas here in Northern Ca. We went to the LDS Oakland temple and saw the very pretty lights. Have you ever seen a Palm tree lit up?? Well we have now

A thirTEEN year old??

So back (way back) on Dec. 19th my little boy became a TEEN-ager!! I remember when he was just a baby.... now he is the big man on campus!Happy Be-lated Birthday to my boy who loves animals, his family and hanging around the house! I couldn't be any prouder of the way he has tackled the many challenges he has in his life. He is very determined to get things done right and is a very good friend to all he meets. I love his young testimony of the things he knows. Congratulations Cody you are officially a teenager!!

A Christmas tag...

5 favorite Christmas movies-

Home alone 2
Christmas story
Rudolph the red-nose reindeer
It's a wonderful life
Mr. Krueger's Christmas

5 things that happened yesterday-

Christmas shopping (try to find parking at mall 2 weeks before the big day)
Braden Basketball game (team took 3rd in tournament)
Ward Christmas party (A beautiful party at Oakland temple and Christmas lights)
Rode 10 miles on my stationary bike (I ride every day except Sunday)
Slept in until 8 am (wished for more time)

5 things to look forward to-
Christmas
New Years Eve
much needed trip to Hawaii
Husband 2 week vacation after Christmas (I hope it will be good tee-hee:)
Spring time (warmer weather)

5 things on my wish list-

A million dollars??
Continued health in all my family
able to wear smaller size pants
owning a home again (renting in CA is weird)
Warmer weather (what can I say I love the 70's and up)

5 things I love about winter/Christmas-

the spirit of giving
Christmas goodies (although not too many on my list this year)
Scent of cinnamon pine cones / fresh Christmas trees
Christmas lights
snuggling in a blanket by the fire

5 people I tag-
Kara, Brittany, Trina, is there anyone else up for a tag??

My playlist

So many of you are probably listening to my playlist right now. Let me give a quick explanation. I had a good friend of mine call and say that my music could use a little makeover. I needed to add a little rock n roll. Well I am not one to listen to that kind of music but I am here to please everyone so I looked up one of the favorite bands for my friend and found one song that I thought might work. When I explained this new territory to David he came and inserted a few more rock songs. I have not lost it I am just being very patient (I mean very accommodating). A new song list might be in the works for the new year( I will look into it) Hope everyone is having a great day! To you my rock n roll friend hang in there and know that you are deeply loved and thought of (hope you like the music).

Christmas Madrigal

What do you get when you have a beautiful gown and beautiful Christmas music? A very nice evening filled with special moments.
My, how gorgeous is my daughter.(I am a proud momma) Daddy,Derek and Easton had a great time as well.

My cool big brother

Basketball is going well. Braden enjoys playing with the team. Easton even gets in a little playing time during half time! He had to have a new bball and bball shoes. He wants to be just like his big brother.

Pass the Frisbee

Cody and Derek joined an Ultimate Frisbee team for their middle school. They have games every Tues. and Thurs. after school. They have so much fun. I had never seen this game before and I really enjoy watching the games so does Easton. In the picture above Derek is waving to me! Can you see him??