Here are a few pics from Christmas. Presley really loves that little jacket. She did get her sewing machine from Santa and to my relief she thinks it is awesome (that could have been a terrible gift). So now I need to search for a good beginners project. We also just celebrated Presley's 7th bday. I can't believe I have a 7 year old. Its crazy. She had a great 2 days. We have to split between families of course. I have some great pictures and I made a really cute cake. So there is more to come.

I am getting so excited. Presley will be coming home this weekend. I can hardly wait. These pics where snapped when we were shopping just before she left. She is such a girl. She loves to shop.

XMAS Tag

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Wrapping paper and I like it wrapped perfectly. Sharp corners and all. I hate to wrap weird shaped boxes.

2. Real tree or Artificial?
I prefer a real tree...but I just use the one at my parent's (which is flocked and fake).

3. When do you put up the tree?
The Saturday after thanksgiving.

4. When do you take the tree down?
After New Years.

5. Do you like eggnog?
i used to love it but I can live without it now.

6. Favorite gift received as a child?
I think that I was most excited to get my Cabbage Patch Preemie.

7. Hardest person to buy for?
My Dad...what do you get the guy who has everything?

8. Easiest person to buy for?
Presley...she is my child.

9. Do you have a nativity scene?
Yes I do.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Non of the above. That is so much work right now.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
That would have to be the year Dan didn't get me anything. I bought my own presents. That was not fun.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
About mid December.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
No.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Pumpkin Pie.

16. Colored or Clear Lights?
Colored!

17. Favorite Christmas song?
Hark the Harold Angels Sing

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
I like to stay home.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Yes

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
An angel.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
We open up pj's on Christmas Eve all the rest on Christmas morning.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Hands down the traffic.

23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
I like all colors not just one like our tree has green, blue, gold, red, pink balls on it.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?
Prime rib and crab. MMMMMMM

25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
I really want a camera!

26. White or Warm Christmas?
I usually want a white one...but this year I would love to be on a beach.

27. Favorite thing about Christmas?
Hot Chocolate

28. Favorite Christmas Tradition?
Opening up presents as soon as we wake up!

29. Favorite Christmas Location?
Anywhere with family!

30. Who do you tag?
Brynne, Tamara, Jamie,and Anna

I need one of these. The only problem is where will I find the funds. This is a not so nice dilemma.

I think I have a one track kind of brain. I have a hard time keeping up with everything. I tend to pay more attention to one certain thing at a time. Otherwise I get really stressed. So right now I am in workout mode. I will probably switch to something else when my life gets back to normal (by that I mean when she gets home). Until then I am just trying to deal.

On a side note. I can not figure out what to get Presley. I really am sick of stupid toys that break or make annoying sounds. I am thinking about maybe getting her a sewing machine. She has asked to use mine many times but it was so expensive I can't let her use it. What do you think? Is it a good or bad idea? I was thinking about this one it is to adorable and not super expensive.

P.S. I wish I could take credit for the pic but I just found thru google images.

I have a confession..... I love fitness infomercials. They totally suck me in. I gave in and bought this one earlier this year and just got the guts to really stick to the plan. I just finished week 2 and I am loving it. It totally kicks my butt and I am excited to see changes in my body. I can't wait to see what I look like after my full 90 days. I have to say that Tony Horton rocks!!!!

Ungrateful? Not Me.....No Never

I think I have been a little ungrateful lately and I want to share a list of things I am grateful for. This is not a true order I am just going to list them as I think of them. So don't get offended. Hehehehehe!

1. Presley
I am totally missing her and enjoying her being gone at the same time. Does that even make sense?

2. My sisters
I love all of them but Taylor and Britt really get me and that feels so nice.

3. My almost sisters Julie and Anna
I really love these girls and they always listen to my rantings.

4. Mom and Dad
What can I say? They always love me and are there to take care of me.

5. My mind
I love that I can use my mind and search and reason to figure out problems or questions.

6. Prayer
I use this one on a daily basis and I am sure he is ready to me to stop asking for so much.

7. Books
They keep me sane. Its my alternate reality. I love, love, love, getting lost in a good book.

8. Potato Chips.
How can something so delightful be so bad for my thighs? Its not fair.

9. Old Navy sales racks
They always have the best prices and they help keep my baby looking cute.

10. The Book of Mormon
Its always were I left it last and it gives me some great perspective into my life.

11. Blogs (of course)
It is so nice to have permission to peer into other peoples lives and learn even more about someone that you might not have gotten out of a conversation. It has become a good way to connect with old friends and find new ones.

12. My In-Laws
They have their flaws like any other family but they have been so supportive through all this whole mess. Sometimes I think they like me better than their son. (shhhhhh thats a secret)

13. The Ensign
Its so nerdy but I love my Ensign. My loving home teachers makes sure I have my copy each month.


After writing this I realized I could go on and on. But who wants to read a million mile long list on my blog? I will save that for my journal.