Lately

Last Sunday, Colby got into a "let's get rid of stuff" mood. It was actually fun. We went through our clothes and by the time we were done we had two full bags going to D.I, one bag to my teenage cousin, one bag going to Weldon for family to look through, and one bag full of old t-shirts that I may or may not get around into making a t-shirt quilt. In all, it was a success.

Our little apartment is ready for Christmas. We have a small 4 ft Christmas tree on our desk decked out in lights and fun ornaments from Colby's childhood. It is fun pulling all of Colby's childhood memories from a box every year for our tree. If not, then we probably wouldn't have any ornaments until we hit the after Christmas sales! We definitely want to keep this tradition in our own family. Not only do we have a tree, but we have stockings, the nativity and tinsel around the house to make it merry and bright!! We are very excited to go to California and celebrate Christmas! 

However, before we head off to Christmas we are stuck here in Utah. Colby is finishing his first draft for his thesis and I continue to work as a nanny and at my internship. We are hoping to leave for the holidays soon, but it all depends on my internship schedule. I hope we can leave asap! Although we have been busy and Colby works til about 8pm every night, we still make time for each other! We just have late night date night! This past week for some reason was full of them! On Wednesday we went to the BYU vs Utah basketball game. We had fun even if BYU did lose. The atmosphere was fun. It was very very loud! Then on Thursday the MOA (Museumn of Art at BYU) had a Christmas night. We enjoyed  pondering the painting by Brian  Kershisnik. BYU has the original which was donated for all to see. If you have the chance to see it you should. It is beautiful. Click ---->HERE to see the painting!!  

To finish up the week, we went to visit my grandma Laura and then headed to Draper and had dinner at grandpa and grandma Hazards last night! Grandma makes some of the best food. Even if she thinks she doesn't! Then we to the Charles Dickens festival in Sandy and watched Caleb perform with his choir in the festival. They all did well.

Today was the Christmas program for our ward! The songs were all beautiful and reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas. Colby enjoyed singing all the songs in the choir! 

We hope you all are well and that the real Spirit of Christmas reaches you wherever you are! Merry Christmas and be safe during the holidays! 

Season of Giving and Thankgiving

I was trying to make this video show up at the bottom, but blogs are annoying sometimes and don't do what I want it to do, so here it is at the top! This funny video is from when we went to CO for Thanksgiving and we are playing a really fun "game" with my little brother. :) 

I love this time of year! I love being around friends and family and laughing our heads off! Two weekends ago we headed up to Rexburg, Idaho for my cousins wedding. While there we are able to visit not only my family, but Colby's as well! We had a blast! We went sledding, and watched Studio C and Jon Schmidt videos!

Katie loves Colby. she wouldn't let me give her hug! Only Colby could hold her. 

It snowed in Rexburg! I love the snow! It looked like Dippin' Dots ice cream. 

Xi dropped his gum in the snow. He was not to happy about it lol 

For Thanksgiving we drove to Colorado! We had perfect driving weather, but would not have minded if it snowed over the break, but it didn't. But that did not stop us from having a fire going in the wood burning stove every night! We played in our annual Turkey Bowl from the ward and I scored a touchdown! Oh yeah!

My dad bought a new smoker and our Turkey for Thanksgiving was the first to try it out! It was absolutely delicious and very moist! yyyyyuuummm! 

The best two people in the world

Our Thanksgiving feast! 

 The next few days we went shopping, and then we helped my dad put up the Christmas lights! We also had a fun time playing games (scroll to the top for the youtube video and find out)!

My little siblings were afraid for my dad and Spence being on the roof. 

Yeah for Christmas!! 

Even though we won't be in CO for Christmas at least we made it on the Christmas card (that is if they get them out in time...)!!

I am so thankful for my family and all the blessings that the Lord gives me everyday! I am so thankful for my wonderful husband and everything he does for me. Most of all, I am thankful and grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice for all the world! He is my friend, teacher, and exemplar in so many ways. I am grateful for the knowledge of the gospel that helps me to be a better person everyday. 

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love and happiness! I wish you all the best this Christmas season and hope we can all remember what it is all about!