*~Christmas~*

1. We get to celebrate the birth of the coolest person ever. Jesus.
2. Spending time with family.
3. Amazing uplifting music.
4. Giving presents.
5. Receiving presents.
6. I love the weather this time of year.
7. Food...yum!
8. The spirit of Christmas.
9. Hilarious Christmas movies.
10. My new favorite....Talking to my little brother!

So we got to talk to Caleb today. He is doing so good. His mission's goal for the year is to have 1000 batisms. As of today they are at 980. So close. I really hope they can get 20 more in the next week to meet their goal. I am so proud of Caleb. He is such an inspiration and blessing to our family and I feel so blessed to be his sister. Talking to him was definitely the highlight of my Christmas.
We spent lots of time with friends and family this Christmas and it made it so much fun. We love seeing everyone together and hanging out with everyone. I am so thankful for my family. Seriouly. They are awesome.
Also if you are looking for a way to help this season go to this website

fightinghunger.walmart.com

All you have to do is 'like' it on facebook and the community that gets the most support will receive a million dollars to help fight hunger in their community.
Merry Christmas!!

Wish List...

What I want for christmas this year is....

THIS! Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR Camera with Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens! AH!



And these adorable Pumas



And a hobby lobby gift card...



And maybe one of these (it's not gonna happen) but i'm holding out for next year!

Gingerbread Houses

Every year we do gingerbread houses with the Joneses. Gingerbread houses are not my strong suit. I just do it because its fun. I consistantly have the ugliest house, My 4 year old nephews house looks better than mine. Its cool. At least I have fun. Here are some pictorials.

Tis the season!

I love Christmas decorations. Growing up, my mom always decked our house out with christmas decorations (she still decks her house out, I will post pictures soon.) The decorations always help bring in the Christmas spirit. This is our first Christmas in our new home and I was all too excited to get the decorations out. SO, 2 days before Thanksgiving, Rich agreed to help me put up the tree. It was so much fun to put up our decorations together. Rich also put up christmas lights on our house. Here are the pics...

Our lights. Please excuse the recycling can in front of our garage. It is WAY too cold out there to take another picture!