Tis the Season

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday; but not because of all the presents but because its a whole month of parties! Our first party started off with the Derrick Family Christmas party which was hosted this year at the Lion House. We also had 2 progressive dinners which our house was a stop for both. First time around was Jim and Karens family which was a little crazy; and ended up with pee on our love sac from one of the little girls. At least it was #1 and not #2! We started at 2:00 and didn't end till 10:30! most of the stops were only drinks and so by 10:30 we were starving!! We learned from the first one and the 2nd was with my mom's family and we sure did not have that problem being hungry. After the first stop at my uncle Max's house I was full! By the time we got to Jessica's for dessert I was stuffed; however she had Razzleberry pie which I could not say no too! I have definitly seen the pounds come this Christmas season and will add to the group of New Year Goals of loosing weight!

Christmas Eve at my parents house was a blast as usual. Ever since we were little we'd always celebrate Christmas Eve with my moms side. We've kept alot of traditions like Sammy the Snowman (we read this book and everytime snow was said you throw Marshmellows at everyone; it used to be tinfoil wrapped up however we quickly learned those can get hard and hurt!) We also had our stocking stuffers where everyone would buy little gifts to give to everyone. Jon and I slept there over night and probably the funniest thing was my family wanting to get in the hot tub in the middle of this huge snow storm at midnight. I wasn't that brave and could only laugh when I heard everyone screaming and saw everyone tried to hide from the strong gusts of wind.

In the morning we opened our presents and got a BBQ from my parents! How thoughtful! Jon and I then went home to open our gifts. It was a good thing we drove the truck because it was a blizzard! Jon gave me this beautiful Jewelry armour! Some people said well I guess Jon now you have to buy her jewerly to put in it... but its already full! I also got the Britney Spears CD! =) and a new jacket and snow pants. Jon got a bunch of tools and also the Rob and Big seasons. He was very surprised by that but we love it! I even got my brother and mom hooked on it!


We then headed to Jons parents house where we had a Christmas Lunch. It was alot of family in a couple weeks but I wouldn't change one bit of it!

Jon's Graduated!

Yesterday was Jon's last day of school. Even though he was not very excited about it (weird boy) I am very excited for him. I wanted to do something super special for him and booked a sleigh ride up the mountain to a yurt for a 5 course dinner along with a snow shoeing tour. http://www.thevikingyurt.com/index.html -- Should be fun right?

We both got off work a little early to make it up to Park City in time. It was FREEZING. 12 degrees as we climbed into our bob cat sleigh. It hasn't been snowing a lot (until today!) so they decided to take us up a different way to the top of the mountain where our dinner was waiting. However shortly after the ride started we ran into just a few problems. This area had not been groomed therefore we were having a big of difficulty getting up the mountain. I think I can I think I can were the words Jon used for our struggle up the mountain lol. We'd almost get to the top then start sliding down the mountain backwards. Pretty funny however a mom sitting in the row in front of us had different words to describe it. After a good half hour we called for reinforcements. Another bob cat came to try to help us up the mountain however shortly after chaining us together the chain broke and we once again started falling down the mountain. Makes us wonder what exactly was holding our sleigh to the bob cat. Sad to say they cancelled our evening.

I felt horrible. This was supposed to be a big day for Jon; however we did have an experience that we wont forget. One day we will make it on all our adventures we've tried. Yurt you havent seen the last of us!

Survivor!

Yes I am a huge survivor fan and I have to say half way through this season I was beginning to wonder if it was even worth watching anymore.

Crystal I could not stand. Me being an athlete was disgusted with her so called gold medal capabilities and after the first challenge where this gold medal athlete had to be pushed/carried up the hill by non- Olympic champion was embarrassing. Hopefully if other Olympic Champions come to the show they will show more strength than she did.

2nd person that I could not stand was Kenny. My brothers being gamers (I'm not to bad myself) I didn't think I would mind him that much; but I really think what bothered me the most was his long finger nails on his skinny body. Kind of reminded me of the cadavers in the UofU lab where they were just skin and bones yet their fingernails continued to grow. EW still gives me the chills!

Those two seemed to be running the game for a while and I promised myself that if it was them in the final 2 this would be my last season of watching but to my great surprise Crystal got voted out and I knew Kenny would be next. YES I got my second chance with survivor and I could again watch it with passion. Even though my idle top three would have been Sugar, Bob and Matty; at least I got 2 of my favorites in there.

New Home

I decided for those of you who have been lame and havent seen our house yet that I would post some pictures! So here is our new house!

It's beginning to look alot like CHRISTMAS!

1. Wrapping paper or giftbags? wrapping paper; however its a horrible wrapping job! Although there are some pretty cute bags out there!
2. Real or artifical tree? Artifical; and its beautiful!
3. When do you put up the tree? We but it up just after Halloween this year; next year probably the day after thanksgiving.
4. When do you take down the tree? Probably around New Years
5. Do you like eggnog? Small sips of it
6. Favorite gift received as a child? probably my Barbie house. I loved that thing!
7. Hardest to person to buy for? .... I don't have a hard time for anyone actually, I just love buying presents!

8. Easiest person to buy for? Jon. He has wayy to much this year!
9. Do you have a nativity scene? A globe one

10. Mail or email christmas cards? never sent them before, but probably mail
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever recieved? A candle that my Grandma gave me that was broken. She didn't know it was broken though and felt horrible

12.Favorite Christmas movie? Borrowed hearts. It was made for TV and I love it! Wonderful Jon found it on Amazon and bought it for me this year!
13. When do you start shopping? Octoberish
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Who doesnt?
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Eat? How about drink? I love hot almond punch!
16. Lights on the tree? Of course-What kind of question is that?
17. Favorite Christmas song? I love the Christmas Shoes; Amy Grants Christmas Lullaby (I Will Lead You Home) ; Where are you Christmas from the Grinch; and all of the Forgotten Carols
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Growing up it was traveling which I loved; But now we're staying home
19. Can you name all of Santa's Reindeer? Yes and I remind Jon all the time that I know them =)
20. Angel or star tree topper? neither actually. We dont have anything up there :
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? PJs on Christmas Eve, everything else in the morning
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Snow on the roads

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? We have Brown and Off White and its B-E-A-UTIFUL!
24. Favorite for Christmas Dinner? We've always had Ham and Funeral Potoates

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? a treadmill to work of all these holiday pounds!

Starting over

I thought I would be dedicated to this blog; and it lasted a day. Starting now I will be a blogaholic and do you proud.

Since the last post Jon and I have moved into our beautiful new house! We're kitty corner of St. Marks hospital (good thing they take blue cross =) with 7-11 in our back yard. Not so bad actually when its early saturday morning you realize you don't have eggs and you are dying for Jon to make you waffles! The house is beautiful and just the right size if you exclude the basement. It's become the junk pileup since we have nothing to put down there. Jon is thinking now that he is done with school (one week left) he'll take a cabinetry class one night a week and make some cabinets for us to have a bar downstairs. He's a workaholic; but I love him!

We've had our Christmas tree up ever since halloween however now we have present under them! Jon also put lights up around the house. I'll have to take a picture of the home and lights this weekend!