A Beautiful Surprise

I just finished my last final I will ever take at BYU and when I got home there was a pleasant surprise on my doorstep, a large package.  I quickly went inside and opened it because I couldn't image what it could be.  I was very excited when I found this beautiful gift inside. 

I have been thinking our door needed something but I never imaged something so beautiful, I LOVE IT!

The best part about it is it's made from real grapevines and dried grapes from Napa Valley.

We are so lucky to have such an amazing family to think of us at this time of year.

Thank you so much Billy and Susie, you don't know much it means to us!

As of Lately

Life has been busy with school finishing up, my last and final semester and work for both of us, Christmas in retail is a crazy time but I love it!

First off for the catch up is THANKSGIVING.  We were lucky enough to spend it in Vegas with the Noordas!

Uncle Jim sure knows how to cook a turkey, well lots of turkeys.

Everyone else made delicious side dishes and pies too!

Scott won a signed Millsap jersey, which ended in a foot race to the Delta Center.  He told me he was going to come into my work that night with it on after he won it and sure enough he came running in with the jersey on.  I have to say I didn't think he would win but he proved me wrong.  From now on I need to realize when my husband puts his mind to something, he does it!

We got our first Christmas Tree and although it is kinda bare, it sure makes our home have more of the holiday feel.

Lastly we went to Costco to meet Sarah Palin and have her sign a book.  It was fun experience and she said, "You are a beautiful couple!" :)

That is just a quick update, we have done a lot more but I need to take more pictures.  So that is it for now.

Welcome Olive and Parker!!!

Congrats to my sister ashley and bro in law shawn, their twin girls were born on nov 30!! these are my first nieces on my side of the family (hillary has several cute ones...). i am so excited for them and to have these cute cute girls in the family! i cant wait to hold them!! so here they are...:)

this is parker:)

and this is olive!

i'm pretty sure i put the right name with the right baby. congrats again ashley and shawn!

In-N-Out

It's finally here, only five minutes away and we love it!  People camped out the night before it opened but we waited a day to let the lines die down, even though we still waited thirty minutes in the drive through (a lot better than two hours the day before), where they had the line through out the parking lot with In-N-Out workers every few yards to guide the way.  We took it home and had a delicious burger, fries and shake!

Birthday Dinner

Although we were late, we decided to go to a belated birthday dinner for Dustin and I's birthdays.  We decided on Red Robin and had delicious burgers and fries.

I love getting together with Derek and Dustin, catching up on their lives is always fun and they are a joy to be around.

We Love Our Families!

Thanks Uncle Craig and Aunt Tina for dinner, we wish you were there. :)

J + C

We made a quick trip to Vegas this weekend for Camille and Josh's wedding.  She looked beautiful and they couldn't stop smiling.  The whole day turned out perfect and we enjoyed celebrating their union and spending time with friends and family.  

We got to stay at Nana and Grandpa's house and spend time with them which is always a joy.  

WE LOVE YOU Nana and Grandpa!

The reception turned out gorgeous and it was so much fun.  There was lots of dancing, delicious food and tons of good company.

Maddox crashed from all the fun. 

He is so adorable!

All in all our quick trip was lots of fun and we enjoyed our time with family.  We hope to get back to Vegas soon.

A little town we call Cayucos

We got to go to Cayucos to visit my Mom and Step Dad's home.  They have done an outstanding job designing and building a beautiful home that is so unique and has a great location.  I love it there!  We had so much fun and I loved showing Scott my "home away from home".  We took a picture from the pier where you can see my parent's home and my grandmother's old house that my parents turned into a beach rental.

We met up with some of my friends and had lunch in Cambria and then drove up the coast towards San Simeon where we got to see tons of seals and this is considered the less crowded time of the year.  

We had to take Scott to the famous San Luis Obispo Farmer's Market which has delicious food, beautiful flowers and fun people watching.  

We also went to Madonna Inn and had hot fudge sundaes which were delicious and the decor is so funny to look at.

Halloween was fun because I got to see friends and go to my parent's trunk or treat party.  I was a flower and Scott was such a good sport to be my honeybee because he's so sweet!

Thanks Mom and Dad for everything... we had so much fun and we loved seeing you!