Getting it all together

I never seem to be ready for Christmas, try as I may, every year I find myself out and about at the last second looking for the perfect gift.

But what is it really that I am looking for? Just that perfect item that conveys how much that someone special really means to me. It has to be in the true spirit of Christmas, yet also be affordable without looking cheap. I really like to find something in the right size so they won't have to worry about returning the item or hurting feelings about sizing them up wrong. It's also nice to find something that won't become a nuisance down the road...even thought puppies are so adorable! You have to consider allergies and storage and time constraints as well as if it will cost the person money down the road that they may not have. Then what about if they just don't like it.

So this year, We have changed strategies and would like to announce that we will be offering our love as a gift to all our friends and family.

Merry Christmas!

Thursday 13 - Christmas Songs

Just a quick Thursday 13 of some great Chrismas songs to get you in the Holiday spirit.

1. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry


2. Breath of Heaven - Amy Grant


3. Baby it's cold outside - Dean Martin


4. Run Rudolph Run - The Reverend Horton Heat


5. Deck the Halls - SheDaisy


6. Stille Nacht - Mannheim Steamroller


7. A Mad Russian's Christmas - Trans-Siberian Ochestra


8. Trucking Trees for Christmas - Red Simpson


9. My Christmas List - Ricochet


10. The littlest Angel - Bing Crosby


11. Silver & Gold - Burl Ives


12. Hey Santa - Straight No Chaser


13. Mary's Little boy Child - Jim Reeves

Have a few that I missed...let me know what I should check out.

Snowflakes

How cool is it when you make a super easy craft and folks complement you on how great it looks and just how amazing it is.







Well that my friends is exactly how I felt this week when I made a few snowflakes for the office. Just look how cool these babies turn out...

I found the instructions here... http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake

Trust me, it is super easy.

The boys

I know that this is going to be the last place that people involved will be looking for holiday gifts this year. But just in case...family members must don't ruin it for yourself. Turn back now! lol

I took my little nephews out on the town the other day and did a little photo shoot for them to give photos for their parents and grandparents. I can't say exactly what they thought about it all in the end, but I for one had a blast spending a little extra time with the munchkins.

Here is a little preview of some of my favorite shots.

But of course they are so darn much fun...I had to laugh at most of the ones that I liked because I just let them run wild a few times and snaped photos of whatever they were doing.

Halloween Party

We had a great time this Halloween when we invited friends and family over to share in the chaos that is our life.

Happy 4th

A happy 4th of July, was spent this year being grateful for the beautiful land that we often take for granite. We spent most of the day making a trip over the Mt Nebo scenic loop and down Mona Pole Canyon.

Week in Review...mother's day

To Mother on Mother's Day!

For all the times you scrubbed my ears,
Spanked my pants
and dried my tears,
Patched my clothes
and troubles too,
this comes with loads
of love to you!

We really are quite blessed, having our loving family so close by, that we often take them for granted. I just wanted to thank both of our mother's this week for all that they do for us...all of the time.

I don't think they know just how much we really appericate them...

My mom for example drives me to work every day, takes me out to lunch, and makes sure that I always have someone to go with me when I gamble!

Mert on the other hand, always is ready to drop everything for a day to house sit for us when we won't be home to have something delivered. And for crying out loud, how many of us can say that their mother in law took a trip to watch them shoot their first big game animal! By the way she even held a leg while I did all my own gutting...what a woman!

Thanks ladies for all that you have done and I'm sure that you will continue to do for us! We love you.

Happy Mother's Day