Holidays in Review....

I am the lamest blogger ever, but I do have good excuses. I promise. Someday I will explain.

For now, here's our Holidays starting way back in October with the cutest little lion that you've ever seen.

Oh we can't forget poor little BudderBones who got to dress up like a little girl for Halloween. We had a great time taking Dora, her 3 cousins, and 2 dogs trick-or-treating. She took a little while to catch on, but as soon as someone let her pick her own candy she was grabbing handfuls as quick as her little hand could go.

Now on to Thanksgiving. While I realize that am 25 or 26 years old (can't really remember right now), am married, have a dog, and have a child, there are still days when I think to myself, "Self: You aren't an adult, you don't have responsibilities, you still weight 100 or even 110 pounds (ya right!!)," however Thanksgiving this year made me realize that I am in fact an adult and there is no getting around it. How you say can Thanksgiving do that to a person? Well I'll tell you--I cooked the entire meal by myself and hosted Dan's family. Not his entire family, but still. I cooked the turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pies, stuffing, etc...all of it. I am freaking amazing by the way. We had more food than I ever thought possible. Some of you probably cook for as many people were there (6) on a daily basis, but I am still proud. We did miss Dan's youngest brother this year as he was locked up in the Heber City Jail (interestingly enough he was there on Thanksgiving last year too), but other than that we had a good feast, good family and fun. Later that night we drove to Layton to be with my family and then I got up at the crack of dawn to stand in line at Toys 'r Us and Target. Unfortunately no one else would get out of bed with me and I stood in the freezing rain by myself. But I got the goods and that's all that matters. Oh yes, and I am very grateful for many things.

Christmas was rocking this year because it just doesn't get more fun then showing new things to your children and seeing the excitement in their eyes. We had a fun holiday season, even though Dan is a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas. We spent Christmas eve day with Dan's family. We went sledding in an old cemetery--which I forgot the camera for--but still worth mentioning. Had a feast at Carrie's house, played games, and opened gifts. Then we were at my parents for Christmas Eve night and Christmas morning. Dora loved her presents and the highlights were here 4-wheeler, Dollie, FurReal Kitty, and play dough. Dan's highlights including some new clothes, stuff for the garage, and a brand new chop saw that I had convinced him we would never be able to afford. He was shocked and it was lots of fun. I got some new boots and a facial treatment day at the spa. The real shock of the year was that my parent spoiled all of us and we all got a Wii and tons of games. So the real reason for me not posting is I am too busy perfecting the drums on World Tour and beating Dan in tennis (I wish). I guess I was caught up in the moment because these are the only pics I have. Ever year I have gotten Dan the ugliest PJ's ever and then he sports them on Christmas morning and makes everyone laugh. I am running out of ideas for ugly PJ's so if you have any let me know.



What about news years you say? Um.... LAME. We were supposed to chaperon at a quad stake youth dance, but at the last minute they didn't need us so Dora went to sleep at 7:00pm (after a very emotional moment of burning her hand on the rice cooker), Dan followed at about 7:34 pm, and I stayed up 'til about 10:30, figured how lamo by myself, and went to bed. Hardly worth mentioning, but I am learning to deal with an early to bed'er that best I can.