Christmas Crafting

We were inspired by the lovely pinterest.

you can find the reindeer tutorial here.

The O Holy Night inspiration on pinterest was originally screen printed on canvas

& since we aren't screen printers we adapted the idea to wood. 

Marianne saw a painted wood project on Me Oh My, so that's we did!

It is as easy as buy, cut, sand, stain, and paint. 

Such a fun and successful craft night! 

Elite Party

The elite end of the year party was at the Grand America this year 

& boy was it grand! We had a very good time seeing friends from the summer

& celebrating all the guys for their hard work. 

Christmas Parties & Sugar Cookies

 hanging at the ward party 

there was a talent show. 

the bishopric and a few other men did a skit from The Sound of Music. 

it was hilarious. 

.....

Brandon & Amanda 

Our little family

decorating cookies 

On Friday we went to our ward Christmas party & had such a blast.

We love our cute little ward so much & have made great friends there. 

I was a little sad we didn't stay to see Santa {guess it's the kid in me}

After the party we had our friends Brandon and Amanda over 

for a wine & cheese party/cooking decorating party. 

It was a very fun and festive night.

Holidays make me so happy. 

Music Monday

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas {Ella Fitzgerald}

All I want For Christmas Is You {Michael Buble}

Jingle Bells {Dean Martin} 

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town {Eddy Arnold} 

The Christmas Song {Mel Torme}

Music Monday 

Twinkling Lights

Going to see the Christmas lights at Temple Square is one of my 

most favorite Christmas traditions. 

These twinkling lights always warm my little heart 

& take me back to the day of our engagement.

 we visited temple square that special night on December 22, 2009. 

This year, we had a good time with our friends, Antonio & Amy. 

We even got lucky with prime parking & weather that wasn't too cold. 

Music Monday

Happy Holliday/ The Holliday Season {Andy Williams}

White Christmas {Frank Sinatra}

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It snow {Dean Martin}

Snow {Rosemary Clooney}

Winter Wonderland {Ella Fitzgerald} 

MUSIC MONDAY

i am really, really dreaming of a white Christmas.

We ♥ Razz

We missed our little Razz so much while we were away. 

It is so good to be back home with him!

He is always cracking me up these days. He has such a fun personality.
He is the best little cuddle bug. He is the sweetest thing & so lovable.
We love him so much & are so happy to have him.