Christmas Fun and Happy Birthday Dad

I had kind of a bad start to my Christmas morning. Instead of waking up at 5 a.m because of excitment, I woke up because my tonsils were bleeding. I never expected that, and it was quite a bit of blood that I was spitting up. I didn't know what was going on, so I was pretty scared. Then my mom read a paper from the doctor that said bleeding was common around the 7th day. So after we got it cleaned up we headed back to bed, before seeing what Santa had left for us. Around 8 we woke back up and went to see what Santa had left for Shaelynn and Paeton. This was the first year we got to see them when they first saw their presents. It was fun to be there with them. Next we headed over to Chester to see what Santa left there. It is fun to see the kids get excited over their new toys. It is tradition for my Grandma to come over and be with us to watch us open presents. This year we were a little late getting to our presents, that she was beginning to think we had forgotten about Christmas. But finally we made it back to see what Santa left under our Christmas Tree. Santa was good to us all this year. I loved the presents, and being able to spend time with family. That is always my favorite part, is being able to have all of my family together. Me and Trevor were kind of dead heads because we weren't feeling good, but it still turned out to be a nice Christmas.

Last of all I just want to say Happy Birthday to my dad. We won't mention the age, but we always get to celebrate his birthday along with the birth of the Savior. I hope he had a good birthday this year. I just want to tell him how much I love him, and am grateful for all that he does for me. I can't thank him enough for our friendship, and the blessings he brings into our home. My mom may not think so, but when me and my dad get together, we can be pretty funny. I'm grateful that he holds the preisthood, and will give me father's blessings. I don't think I would have made it through this week without that blessing, and I'm very thankful for that. I love you Dad! I hope you had a good birthday!

6 months

I have been out of it for a couple of days since I had my surgery so I haven't been able to post anything. But I wanted to make a note that Steven has officially been gone for 6 months now! Wahoo! Only 18 more to go! I Just thought I would share a couple of pictures of some of our fun times.

Christmas Caroling

Last night we went Christmas Caroling. It was lots of fun. Jed Bailey hooked up his horses and wagon, and we all went for a ride. For the first little bit, we just enjoyed the ride and listened to music on the stereo. Then Tammy decided it was time to sing. It turned out to be really fun. Katy was thinking we were on Cinderella's carriage, and it was taking us to the ball. It was good just to get together with everyone. It had been a long time since I had been Caroling. The Horses and Wagon just added to the fun. After the Caroling we all came back to our house and had soup and cookies. It was a really fun night. Mom and Heidi

The Horses pulling the Wagon

The Wagon

Me and Katy enjoying the ride

Christmas Tag

1.Wrapping paper of bags? Definately wrapping paper, it's more fun to rip open the paper.
2.Real or Artificial Tree? All I can ever remember is artificial.
3. When do you put up your tree? When me mom feels like it. But usually it's on the first family home evening in Dec.
4. When do you take it down? Usually the after.
5. Do you like eggnog? Definately NOT
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I liked lots of Christmas Presents, but I loved my Pooh Bear that I still have.
7. Hardest Person to buy for? That would be my dad. Except for this year he told me what he wanted me to get him, so that made it easier.
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9. Do you have Nativity Scene? Yes but it hasn't been put up yet.
10. Favorite Christmas Movie? I'll be Home for Christmas with Jonathan Taylor Thomas
11. Mail or E-mail Christmas cards? Neither
12. When do you start Shopping? Depends. Most of the Time right before Christmas I'm trying to get everyone a present.
13. Ever recycled a Christmas Present? Nope
14.Favorite Thing to eat at Christmas? Banana Cream Pie
15. Light on the Tree? My dad gets creative, so we have different kinds of lights on our tree
16. Favorite Christmas Song? Silent Night
17. Travel or Stay home? We always stay home. But usually the next day we head over to Huntington to see my grandparents
18.Can you name all of Santa's Reindeer? You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen, Comet, and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen, but do you recall the most famous Reindeer of all. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.
19.Angel or Star on your tree? An Angel!
20.Do you open Presents on Christmas eve or Christmas morning? Christmas morning
21. Favorite ornament? A ball that has sand and shells, and says When you see this ornament upon your tree, may you remember the man who walked the shores of Galilee.
22.Favorite Christmas dinner? The usual Mash Potatoes and Turkey
23. Most annoying thing about this time of year? I hate the snow and the cold weather.
24.What to you want this year for Christmas? A new Camera
25. What is your favorite Tradition on Christmas? Mine was when my Grandpa would call and wake us up each Christmas morning. I really miss that.

Trip to Richfield

As my dad would say I lowered my standards and went and hung out with some friends in Richfield. I don't know what my dad has against Richfield, he says it has nothing to offer but wind. I thought it was fun though. The only bad part was that Jessica Brown was not there. So anyways after a Christmas party, we headed up Salina Canyon and went to stay the night in Kenzie's cabin. It was a blast. Girls nights are always the best. You can talk about anything and be yourself. We watched Horton Hears a Who, and talked about anything and everything. This is the pit stop at Flying J on the way up!
In the Store I found the biggest pair of flip flops I had ever seen. The picture doesn't even compare!

We finally made it up, and it was a little chilly!

Me and Kallie

The whole group. We all had to cuddle together to keep warm. We had blanket stacked on top of us. I stayed pretty warm, just my nose got cold, and I HATE THAT!

I'm DONE

As of 8:45 This morning I am done with Finals! It is a big relief and I'm excited for the break! That means No more Statistics and No more Biology! I'm glad I don't have to go back until January!

Crazy Week

My Week has turned out be be a crazy one! I seem to have gone non stop all week. On monday after a day's work I took Cassie to the hospital so she could be there to take care of Ryan. Who would have thought we would be the first to come and the last to leave, but it was all good. It gave me and Cassie time to enjoy a Chicken Salad! I'm just grateful my brother is alive! After that it was a week of studying and trying to get ready for finals week. I did take time to spend with this beautiful little girl.... She is too cute. We have watched The Lion King everyday this week. Anytime I was home she would come right over and say "Lets Watch Our Movie." There was no talking her into a new one. It had to be Hakuna Matata, or as Paeton says it "Atuna tata." I even started belting out "Oh I just can't wait to be king" in front of my friends thursday night, and they looked at me like I was nuts. But I'm glad for the time spent with her. The bad news is my doctors appointment didn't go so well. I learned that I have to have sinus surgery and my tonsils removed. I'm not looking forward to that but hopefully it will make me feel better. I have also had to experience of taking a 3 year old into a public bathroom. She can ask some embarrassing things, and your just hoping no one heard, but knowing everyone did. All in all it was a crazy week, and I can't wait for finals week to be over!