MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas holiday!! So much that we didn't get our letter out like we had planned. hehe :0) But, we hope you all have a very Happy New Year!! ...Much love. :0)



Just click on the picture of our Christmas letter and it will enlarge so you can read the text. :0) Happy Holidays!

We prefer to call it..."EXPRESSIVE"

Some may say that I am a very "EMOTIONAL" person...what with the CRAZY excited, OVERLY happy, EXCESSIVELY distraught, UNATTAINABLE expectations, OVERWHELMINGLY passionate, EXCEEDINGLY stressed, and a tad bit OBSESSIVE slue of emotions that I frequently feel and express. hehehe...
It was very applicable when I heard of a counselor that said, "We don't like to call it EMOTIONAL...we prefer to call it EXPRESSIVE."
I'm pretty sure it's ok to indulge in innocent obsessions from time to time and overreact to a movie, a book, a game, or an experience on occasion. And...though, I may feel low lows at time, it's worth those moments to fully enjoy the highs and satisfaction of feeling so much and loving so deeply. :0)

Twilight fix anyone?

So...every time I check my blog, I get all giddy when I see that "I'm an Alice".  hahaha...  I'm really feeling the need for a Twilight fix.  This picture is of the scene when the first arrive at school as a couple...with supermassive blackhole playing in the background.  UHHHH.....could watch this scene a million times!  hehe...  :0) 

I guess it's time to go see the movie again, or give in and actually read the portion of Midnight Sun that was released.  It's so funny how much I enjoy the Twilight series.  Haha...enjoy, obsess over...whatever...  :0)  

Hmmm...it does make me wonder though...what other great books are there out there???  By great, I mean...easy to read with a fun, captivating story line...preferrable one with an impossibly hot, immortal cabable of fullfilling my every whim.  hehehe  

I would love to read something that will sweep me away like Twilight.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  I will try to spread my obsessions (a little).  hehehe

Shout out!!

Girl time...there's so much to be said for that. :0) I lucked out yesterday and was invited to join a bunco group. :0) I was so excited to have some much needed girl-bonding time, and get to know some new friends. Everyone there is so nice! (so nice they even let me win....hehehe - cynical laugh - hehe) We ate super yummy food, chatted it up, played some bunco...it was way fun. :0)

"It is a sociological fact that women need women. President Gordon B. Hinckley said to us as a Relief Society general presidency that “our women need fellowship with one another in an environment that will bolster their faith." -Bonnie D. Parkin

Thanks for the awesome night girls!! Can't wait for next month! :0)

Belay...Belay On. Climbing...Climb on...

Sean, James, Joni and Samantha went rockclimbing yesterday at the Rock Haus. They all did pretty good I hear. Sean belongs there...so, I'm glad that he made it in. It's been a while. :0)

James and Joni had a good time. They had a quick refresher with an instructor there and then they were ready to go. James actually decided to get a month pass, so hopefully Sean and James get some good times in there over the next few weeks at least.

As for Samantha.... She rocked the haus!! (hehehe) Seriously...amazing climbing. Which is very cool and very scary from a mother's viewpoint. But, really, all my talking won't explain. So, I'm including a lot of pictures! :0) Enjoy!

Could she be cuter??

And she's off!

Sean is really an excellent teacher.


And she's off again...

Wow!! This is seriously my little 4-year old! eek!!

There really are so many other great pics that I'm going with a slideshow as well. You simply must see the shots of Samantha Flashing a bouldering route! YA!!! I KNOW!!!!! :0)

Kaity had a lot of fun too, but didn't feel up to doing much climbing...just getting all chalked up was enough for her. hehe. And Drew was just along for the ride...and loving it! haha

Good times...good times

Samantha's Boulder flash!

Fun Quiz!

Yeah! I thought I related to her the best. :0)


Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

You are intelligent, outgoing & stylish. A true girly girl, you love shopping & makeovers.
Although you are a generous friend, you can be coy, tricky & very persuasive in order to
get your way. You are known to zone out occasionally during conversations, but your
friends forgive you because you are understanding, supportive & know how to throw one
heck of a party!

Bah HA!! I totally forgot that the description said....sometimes zone out during conversations. hahahaha....Unfortunately that's true! Sorry...And, I'm apologizing in advance for my sure to happen future zones. :0)

And yes...Sean took the quiz too. (Well, answered the questions as I read them to him. hehe) But, it's still pretty fun, huh. :0)


Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

You are strong and playful, with a good sense of humor. If there’s a problem, you’d rather be actively doing something than sitting around coming up with solutions. Despite you’re aggressive and competitive nature though, you’re always there to backup those closest to you.