Monday, December 31, 2012

Jess Berry Quote Of Life!

Theme of my life...

Why do we fall? So we might learn to pick ourselves up.

Batman 

(Alfred Pennyworth says this to Bruce Wayne while the Wayne Manor is burning down)

Friday, December 28, 2012

My Newest Best Friend





Our Own Little Christmas Miracle!

Back in September I scheduled my quarterly appointment for botox injections for the 27th of December. (Couldn't miss the chance to get one more medical procedure done before the end of the year). I waited to until mid-Dec to call MPR to let her know that if I felt up to it I'd like to swing by and say hello for a bit before heading back to Idaho.  Knowing this would be a quick day trip to SLC I wasn't sure if I'd even catch her. Imagine my surprise and delight when she called back to tell me that she'd be around and on that very day the Dukes, Baileys, and Jensens would also be in SLC!  

PA Christmas reunion!!! 
While it was a short reunion, it was nonetheless a miracle. Possibly the best present of the season. I sure love all of these folks and especially the two newest additions to the ever growing group!  M and B are not too sure if we are as cool as we all believe ourselves to be.

Cannot wait until we have reunion 2013! 




PS...Mia has a new favorite person. :) I almost stole her from AR and MPR. 

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Christmas Festivities 2012 Photo Recap

Christmas Eve at Matt & Amie's new house

 Nativity modern-day style (lighting via cellphones)  
 Real classy
 The girls loved their new pajamas...even Mattie Faye (she just doesn't like to be squeezed).

Christmas morning loving BFFs...

Matty's awesome gift...every handyman's homeowner guide

 This one passed out eventually

 These girls love their papa
 This one LOVES her new baby
 The Erickson Family Nativity program...

followed by a marshmallow gun war (we know how to have a good time...redneck style)


 Riley and Mattie Faye were right in the line of fire! 
 My gift to Poncho...I think he loved it! 
 Uncle Rico and Susie Q brought their own guns to fight back...best use out of the new kitchen space if you ask me. 
Poncho all wrapped up for Grandma...

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Dadio's Big Birthday Party!

Dadio got a new tool chest, lots of goodies, pampered, and lots of time with family, including one unforgettable happy birthday song by his beloved family...and the primary sang to him as well! 









Friday, December 21, 2012

My Little Helpers

 And the newest Yankees fan! 





House Update: Moving In!!!

And everyone thought I was building in the "big city"? From my kitchen window it appears I live in the  country...big dirt piles and hay stacks. 


 My Christmas decor, wrapped presents! 

 Beautiful sunsets from my kitchen window too



These pictures are all week 1 of moving in, I'll post more as I get settled. Thanks to everyone who helped move me! Especially Dadio, Mama Berry, Matty, and JR. 

Thursday, December 20, 2012

My "New" Antique China

My awesome Grandparents saved this gorgeous 12 piece set of antique china that belong to Poncho's Aunt Opal. I LOVE IT!!!  I've displayed some pieces in my new China hutch (more photos to follow).