Graham Cracker Houses

I was able to come home to California this Christmas to be with my family. Last night we made graham crackers houses. We had a blast! My sister Meredith and I were partners in the competition. We made a good Team! 

Pete and Kati. They were pretty much pros at making their house. They are off to Utah for Christmas with her family. We will miss them but are glad they get to be with family. 
Love my sisters!
Granny and Grandpa came over to judge the houses! 

We did not have a winner but Mere and I thought ours was PRETTY DANG GOOD! 

Thankful

This time of year, I always feel more and more grateful for everything and everyone. This last month I have been going to to the doctor to figure out a few things, and I am just so grateful for Health Insurance. When we get the bill in the mail and see how much health insurance covers it just amazes me. I am so grateful my husband has a job that makes that possible. Doctors are such a blessing in our lives.

Poinsettia

I was so excited Michael surprised me last night with a HUGE poinsettia! He is so thoughtful and sweet. It now really feels like Christmas! Thanks babe

Tis the Season

All of our Christmas decorations are still in Phoenix so we don't have much this year to decorate our place. No matter what we are together and that makes it feel like the Holidays.

You know me and my wreaths!

Our tree is smaller than ever this year since our apartment is smaller than ever! Along with our decorations, all of our ornaments are in Phoenix too. This year our topper is a little different then a traditional one, but it fits us you think?
One of our friends from Phoenix is going to Law/business school at Wharton in Philadelphia and his little girl Lucy made us this darling ornament. On the back of the ornament she traced her hand for us. Soo cute!
Our stockings!

I told you we have a spiral staircase..... It is the funniest thing ever watching Michael walk down it. We love our place and love turning off the lights to look at our Christmas tree sparkle. Happy Decorating for the Holidays!

Thanksgiving Day

We had such a nice Thanksgiving day. In the morning we had a branch activity "Turkey Bowl football game". We had a good turn out and it was tons of fun. We brought dunkin donuts and everyone played for about 2 hours. 

Later on that day we went over to our friends house the Gibsons. They had their family in town from Napa and they made a yummy Thanksgiving meal. Jessie did such a good job setting the table. 
Michael and I thought the turkey bowl started at 9 and it did not start until 1o, so we had fun on the playground waiting for people to arrive.

It was a great day, Michael and I have so much to be thankful for this past year and always. I am so grateful for family and friends.