Merry Christmas! Its hear again, this wonderful time of year we get to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. A time for family traditions, and giving gifts. I just got back from temple square in Salt Lake where the snow was dripping out of the sky and turning the city into a winter wonderland! It was great to take some time to think about the meaning of the season and to remember why we celebrate!

As my Christmas gift to you take some time to watch this wonderful video!

Blogging what's that!! I have almost forgot! Last year I was so very faithful in putting two to three posts ups a week! My new years resolution is to get back to that!! I love posting because I forces me to keep an update of my family and my life. I enjoy blogging!!

I love this time of year......because I get to spend time with the people that mean the most to me in my life! Last Saturday I was able to have a reunion of sorts with girls I went to grade school with! We continued our friendships through high school. What wonderful women they all are! It was so much fun catching up!
Monday I was able to spend the day with another bunch of wonderful women! I have been blessed with so many wonderful friends!

Saturday we went to the Jon Schmidt Christmas concert as a family! This has been a little tradition we have done for the past few years as a family. I love traditions! So many fun things coming up this week!! Cooking baking!! Movie with my nieces! Our special 5 course dinner! Christmas eve! And Christmas day!! Can't wait to make memories with my wonderful family!!

Remember Jesus Christ was born in a stable!
I am sadden to think that the expectations of this time of year causes sooo much stress in families. It doesn't have to! Don't let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down. Keep it simple, has been my theme for a number of years. Service, Traditions and memories are at the top of my list!

My baby sister turns 23!

Not everyone can say that they have a sister who is 20 years younger than they are! Or that they got to cut the cord when she was born! I do.....and I did!! I was there on that wonderful cold day in December when Kimberly was born and the doctor asked me if I wanted to cut the cord after she was born! It was a really neat experience. She has been my friend every since! Always so happy and fun to be with. She keeps me young and in touch with the latest! Love you Kimberly and hope you had a wonderful day!!

need a laugh?

What Religion is a Bra? A man walked into the ladies department of a Macy's and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said, 'I'd like to buy a bra for my wife..' 'What type of bra?' asked the clerk. 'Type?' inquires the man, 'There's more than one type?' 'Look around,' said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in every shape, size, color and material imaginable. 'Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only four types of bras to choose.' Relieved, the man asked about the types. The saleslady replied: 'There are the Catholic, the Salvation Army, the Presbyterian, and the Baptist types. Which one would you prefer?' Now totally befuddled, the man asked about the differences between them. The Saleslady responded, 'It is all really quite simple... ' The Catholic type supports the masses. The Salvation Army type lifts the fallen, The Presbyterian type keeps them staunch and upright, and The Baptist makes mountains out of mole hills. Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, and H are the letters used to define bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn't figure out what the letters stood for, it is about time you became informed! (A} Almost Boobs... {B} Barely there. {C} Can't Complain! {D} Dang! {DD} Double dang! {E} Enormous! {F} Fake. {G} Get a Reduction. {H} Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up! Send this to all that will appreciate it! They forgot the German bra. Holtzemfromfloppen

Food 4 Thought..........

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Breakfast
Are you a "real" Christmas tree fan or "artificial"? Both! I love to have the artificial one upstairs that I can decorated it, and Alex has always wanted a real one , so we put one up downstairs the kids can decorate!!

Lunch What is the earliest and latest you have ever sent out your Christmas cards? Never early......always late!

Dinner

Do you decorate the outside of your house? Yes, if we can get to it before it gets too cold or before it snows.......it makes me nervous to have my boys on the roof but they seem to like putting up the lights!

Midnight Snack How close are you to being done with your Christmas shopping? What kind of a question is this? Is anyone ever done until Christmas eve??? I don't feel too stressed, it usually all comes together.

Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for this week?) Tie a knot and hang on!!

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