That's What She Said: 2009

i was having a rough start to my day and this song came on my pandora play list. it is so calming and peaceful to think about the true meaning of christmas. read the lyrics. watch the video. i hope and pray it will touch your heart like it does mine.

Angels we have heard on high

Sweetly singing o'er the plains,

And the mountains in reply

Echoing their joyous strains.

Refrain

Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong?

What the gladsome tidings be

Which inspire your heavenly song?

Refrain

Come to Bethlehem and see

Christ Whose birth the angels sing;

Come, adore on bended knee,

Christ the Lord,

the newborn King.

Refrain

See Him in a manger laid,

Whom the choirs of angels praise;

Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,

While our hearts in love we raise.

Refrain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-b5IC_Jsfc

Monday, December 14, 2009

Home Alone!

11 days

my kids would never survive being left home alone but they sure get a kick out of watching that movie. when ever i hear this song, home alone is the first thing i am reminded of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elAtcHU0iCU

You Know Who You Are!

12 days

yep! it's you! love you babe!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA8UHeoYHQM

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Never Enough Lights

13 days

my excuse for not putting up lights is that the competition is too fierce....

http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play?p=mannheim+steamroller+christmas&ei=UTF-8&fr=slv8-msgr&fr2=tab-web&tnr=21&vid=0001537739963

Friday, December 11, 2009

Good Old Days

14 days

this song reminds me of the days when jay and i were dating

....so hard to say good bye! lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hEJQbEYjRg&feature=related

Thursday, December 10, 2009

"The King"

15 days

all is merry and bright when "the king" is singing christmas songs!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRgr_AmBPaE

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

O Holy Night

16 days

you can't help but to be still and reverent during this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQWXfHzOKUU

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

It Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

17 days

last weekend we headed up north to visit my mom and hopefully play in some snow. while it was plenty cold, we missed the snow by a couple days.

all dressed up cute for the ward leadership party.

it's not christmas without the beautiful temple lights. the girls loved having their own cups of hot cocoa to keep warm with.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3rJX3U9yM8

Monday, December 7, 2009

Blockhead

18 days

charlie brown's christmas tree...

the rasband christmas tree...

isn't it beautiful?! and tall?! 12 feet to be exact with over 200 ornaments!

http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play?p=charlie+brown+christmas&ei=UTF-8&fr=slv8-msgr&fr2=tab-web&tnr=21&vid=0001541908823

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Did you Know?

19 days

my all time favorite christmas song has to be "mary did you know?"
mary was chosen to be the mother to our savior jesus christ. when she held the baby jesus, could she see and know all that he would do for us?

http://vodpod.com/watch/2458186-mary-did-you-know

i know that jesus came to this earth as our savior and redeemer. the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is the only true church upon the face of the earth. joseph smith did indeed see what he said he saw and was chosen to bring forth the gospel to this dispensation of time. the book of mormon is the true word of god. this christmas season i hope that we will all remember our savior and the perfect life that he gave for all of our behalves. i am thankful for that wonderful gift every day. i leave this with you in the name of jesus christ, amen.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

All Grown Up

20 days

http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=74f1550de99fd3b16e99

what is on your christmas list?

Friday, December 4, 2009

Christmas Gift

21 days

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7xjjlUbpJ4

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Alvin!

22 days

my 3 chipmunks and i love to sing a long with this one!

http://top40.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=top40&cdn=entertainment&tm=204&gps=216_243_1020_567&f=10&su=p948.1.230.ip_p504.3.336.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DSmGisBeEIqQ

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Christmas Cookies

23 days

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9Y0GinK7NY

and that's why i bake christmas cookies all year long!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Let the Countdown Begin!

24 days

i love this time of year. decorating the tree! baking christmas treats! hot cocoa! wrapping presents! christmas movies! reading t'was the night before christmas more than just once! and christmas music! each day until christmas i will post one of my favorite christmas songs. there are more than just 24 but that's all the days i have left. to start off i have chosen an entire soundtrack! the forgotten carols really bring the spirit of christmas to your heart. if you haven't heard of them or seen the play, i strongly encourage you to do so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a41wPG6AqeI&feature=player_embedded

Monday, November 30, 2009

Newlyweds

congrats to mr and mrs cordell!

we love you and wish you all the best!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Full of Thanks

on this day dedicated to stuffing ourselves silly, we all need to remember what we are thankful for and give thanks to heavenly father who has given us so much. i am thankful for: the gospel in my life. my eternal companion. family scripture study everyday followed by family prayer. the holy ghost to lead me and guide me every day. my callings in the church and the opportunities they give me to serve. alexis and the wonderful big sister she is. caprice and her sweet silly spirit. ariana who always says i love you very much every night. for the wonderful family that i am now a part of and the love they show me and my girls. living in az where it is warm all year long. friends. family near and far. trials. for a savior that loves me. learning new things.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

#7

happy 7th birthday ariana!

(don't you just love before and after shots?!)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

New Moon Birthday Bash

my crazy, vampire loving little girl wanted to have a new moon birthday party in honor of it's release in a few days. with a quick email to her super crafty aunt jacque, we had a personal invite in no time! thank you j! don't you just love the bleeding heart?! ariana did!

aside from the invite being a hit, the party was a total blast! we had fun games like pin the fangs on the vampire (ariana's new edward poster), cake walk to the soundtrack of twilight, water balloon toss to see who could move graceful like edward and be just as gentle. i know it sounds corny but the girls loved it! and although vampires don't eat, we took a break to have pizza and cupcakes.

ariana and her chocolate loving friends.

the lovely ally!

and sweet sara!

ariana and her new friends from school!

i still can't believe my baby is seven (almost..her birthday is the 25th)! i must still be in denial, she had to remind me to put on the 7th candle. lol!

she was so excited for her movie tickets!

happy birthday my little turbo!

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

just over two weeks ago my sister and her husband celebrated their one year anniversary. i couldn't be happier for them! i love her so much and have always wanted her to find her perfect match - she has found that in spencer.

the modern first anniversary gift is a clock....

so i made them one!

always remember this:
"life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away."
love you!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Trick - or - Treat

happy halloween!

twister alexis

disco dancing caprice

angelic ariana

group shot!

right hand blue! left hand green!

showin some moves!

little piece of heaven!

and then there was.....

rambo!

watch out kiddos! this might be at the door!

really?! i'm related to this guy?!

me and my love.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Need a Good Podiatrist?

well, my doctors are great! they even let us dress up for the annual halloween party. can you spot the lady bug? with all my co-workers, minnie mouse, the top chef, a nice kitty, sassy sailor and a plank walkin' pirate.