Christmas again

This brings tears to my eyes and hope to my heart.

Christmas

Christian, huh?

This is one of many reasons why some people think christians are judgmental hypocrites.

Random

Just because I haven't posted pictures lately doesn't mean we haven't been up to some awesomeness :) See...

Hanging Christmas lights. It was about 28 degrees. Yep-awesomeness.



Decorated the house for Christmas this weekend! I know, it's early. Usually I wait until the day after Thanksgiving. That's still when we'll do our tree. One friend's hubby said "Thanksgiving will feel bad." I say, Thanksgiving loves Christmas just as much as we do!

Chloe loves the fireplace. She always lays right on the corner of the rug-never on the wood or tile. It's pretty funny.

The annual Santa Clarence pictures. Jeff is NOT impressed. But come on, he's so darn cute. Fat and Jolly and all!



Both kitties enjoying the fireplace :)


We got to enjoy my friend Tiff's gorgeous wedding last weekend. It was so lovely and really fun to see old friends. One of them, Grace, sang with the live band! She was so amazing you would think she was part of the band! (I have no idea why this is underlined)


Gorgeous Grace and Kimmie! They get prettier as the years go by :)


Me and Steph. She is the greatest. Seriously, the GREATEST!


A couple of weekends ago Jeff and I and Scott and Brandy all went up to visit my parents in the mountains. We built a spontaneous snow man. Scott and Jeff also had a snowball fight. It was so much fun!


Well, Jeff really supervised the snow man building.





More winter fun to come!

Let the first gift you buy this year be life.

November 13, 2009. One day viral campaign. $10.

Every day, 4500 mothers bury their children due to contaminated water. They are forced to sustain their families with a diabolical liquid that contains both life and death. This lack of clean water is the leading cause of death in underdeveloped nations. And it just doesn't have to be! So as we gear up to scurry through department stores and browse endless catalogs in search of new jeans, Tonka Trucks, gadgets and dolls....we are pausing. We are pausing. And this Friday, November 13th, we are buying water. Clean, life-saving water. $10 will provide one person in Africa clean water for 10 years. It will literally change and possibly save someone's life. A mother. A child. A brother. A grandfather. We are rallying together for a cause. Clean water. One day. $10. Asking everyone to let this be their first gift. Let water, let life be their first gift of the season. Click on http://www.charitywater.org/pages/water4christmas/to be directed to the secure donation site of the highly recognized, non-profit, charity: water. Click the yellow button to make a donation. All donations are tax deductible, and 100% of your donation will go to clean water solutions in West Africa.

(This was on a friend's blog. I really believe in this and it is a highly reputable org.)

I was really there

Friends and Family part II

So not only did I get to see Lusia two weekends ago, I also got to spend time with Jeff's sister Jennifer, her hubby Jake and their daughter Hannah. I also enjoyed an evening with my grandparents, parents, brother, cousin's (my ONLY 1st cousins) and my Aunt. It was a fun-packed weekend :)


Cute Hannah after she fell off our deck :(


Tryin' on dad's shoes. A perfect fit :)


Playing with Cade's penguin. She loved that guy!


Dancing with the penguin.


Where did Hannah go?


Adorable family pictures at the Wyoming vs Air Force football game. Just look at Hannah's smile!!!






Hannah befriended the Old Navy dog.



Dad, Granddad, Scott, Dillon, Janet, Mason, Mom and Grandma


Dillon being Dillon.


Scott being Scott.


You get the idea ;)