Christmas & New Years Fun!

For the first time for Christmas I wasn't at my parents house. Instead I went to my sister's house. I had a really fun time there! I loved seeing the kids' faces on Christmas morning. Also, the weather was really pretty so we spent time playing in the front and backyard.

 

Showing the girls double dream hands dude. We had a good time doing his silly dances.

 

Don't I look awesome?! 

 

 We went to a sports store that had fun stuff for kids to do during Christmas time. 

One of them being a carousel.  

Christmas Morning!

 

I took some family pictures of them before I left.

I had to get one with my twin sis! 

I was home by New Years so I hung out with friends that night. For the first time in my life I bought fireworks! They were just the cheapo sparklers, but hey I was really excited nonetheless. The sad news is that I waited and waited, counting down till midnight, but the time crept up on me and before I knew it it was 12:02. Blast!! Oh well. We still had fun celebrating with the sparklers.

Double Dream Hands

There is a goofy guy on youtube that makes exercise videos for kids and I think they are hilarious! For the Christmas party in December, my ward had a talent show. So my roommates and I decided to do one of the dances. We just made a fool of ourselves, but it was well worth it. We had the actual video from youtube playing behind us so people could see where we got it from and wouldn't think we were as crazy as we looked. Here it is for your viewing pleasure.

Thanksgiving

I celebrated Thanksgiving at home with a few friends. 

I enjoyed learning how to make a few new dishes.

 

I had to help the dishwasher clean the spatula. I must say I did a pretty good job at it.  :)

chocolate pudding pie

apple cinnamon

key lime pie

jello salad

Janey was trying to get in on the action. 

Well this is a normal thing she does... she loves stretching on my leg. It's so cute!

 

sweet potatoes with marshmallows & brown sugar 

frog-eyed salad

We had 3 crockpots going...

stuffing

turkey

 

cranberry sauce

 

 

Site Seeing/Wedding/Family/Football Game

Back in November I took a trip up north. The main reason for going was to go to a friend's wedding. Then it started getting to be a longer trip. While I was there I really wanted to go to a BYU football game. So in between the wedding and the game I visited my family.

But first, the day I flew in  my friend's dad took me around Salt Lake City to the touristy sites. It was fun hanging out with her dad and brother.

On the roof of the Conference Center.

I couldn't pick just one.

 

Next up, the wedding! It was so wonderful to be there for my close friend on her special day. Even though the weather was freeeeeezing and wind howling it was all worth it. Lucky for me I didn't turn into an icicle. The temple, as always, was wonderful. The spirit was so strong and the happy couple were smiling from ear to ear. I'm so happy for them and wish them the very best!!

 

With and without o2. 

Next on the schedule was visiting family. While there I saw the movie Dolphin Tale with my mom. It's a great movie.

We watched a BYU vs Utah State basketball game. Since my brother and his wife are Utah State fans and I'm a BYU fan we thought it'd be funny to act like big rivals and paint our faces. I'll be nice and give Utah State props for winning. Way.to.go.

 

 

As you can see I was pretty upset about the loss.  :)

 

  

 

Next up, the BYU football game! I've always wanted to go to a home game in Provo so I finally made it happen. A good friend from my ward had just moved up there about a week before so she went with me.

These pictures aren't zoomed in. Being "handicapped," I was able to get the wheelchair seats. Row 7 baby!!

It.was.freezing!!!! (forecast said it was going to snow, but it held off) I can't say it enough... Freezing!! I had lots of layers on, but it only worked for so long. We stayed until half way through the 3rd quarter because my legs and feet were numb. BUT it was really really fun to be there and cheer on the Cougs!

 

By the way they kicked the other teams butt by a mile!! Way to go Cougars!!