I thought that I would share a few pictures with all of you, of our Christmas. Shane and I are boring and I had the camera out to take pictures, but we didn't take any of us that morning. We didn't even have bed head (which I think makes Christmas memories even better. Pics to bribe the kids or family with later). Most of these pictures are of Christmas eve and Christmas day at my sisters house. Sad I didn't take more pictures for the memories, maybe next year.
The Fam playing Boggle on Christmas Eve



Aynsley playing a puzzle game. My mom loves puzzles and even more puzzle games, anything to challenge your mind. When she pulls these games out I run the other way.

Happy New Year!!!

I wanted to change my background to be bright, and fun. I guess I'm in need of little pick me up. It took me FOREVER to get in the mood for Christmas and now, i'm just ready for the new year to begin. We hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. Well with the new year fast approaching, we hope that it brings you all joy with whatever 2009 brings to you and your family. May the Lord bless all of you!!!!

Christmas Tag

A friend of mine was tagged to share her favorite Christmas decorations. I thought that this could be a fun and easy way to see all of the cute holiday decorations that everyone has. So I am sharing with all of you my Christmas decorations. I have already shared with you my tree. (it's a few posts down check it out there). My favorite Christmas decoration has to be this
Yep my Nativity set!!!!! I have always loved nativity scenes, but this one has special meaning. It was made by my grandparents (Taylor), many years ago. It is the one thing I WANTED so badly when my grandfather died this past July. My mom has one just like it, and I have always wanted one of my own. I will cherish this forever. The pieces aren't mint by any means, one of the kings waves (his hand broke and was glued on with what looks like hot glue), the cow has a broken horn. But no matter the condition I love it just the same. It is in my china hutch safe and sound.
This year my favorite decoration is......

This!!!! Shane surprised me with this last week. It is a string of Christmas light that have Shotgun shells on them. This of course made me laugh, so to make Shane happy I kept them up.
His family even commented on the wonderful decoration and tape job.

It's kind of Redneckie, but it really is kind of funny. Come on over and check it out if you get a chance.
My favorite Christmas ornaments are one that my family has given our family. I love Disney and so my favorite ones are the new mickey one that the Egan's brought back from there trip.

And this one my brother sent us last year. It is one of my favs because I love the movie Cinderella. It is an all time classic. Thanks again Taylor family!!!!!


So now it's your turn. I am tagging all of you. I want you to share with all of us, your Christmas favs. Love you all!!!!

Treasures!!!!

A few weeks ago, my family went over to clean a few things out of my Grandpa Taylor's old house. I wanted to share with all of you the treasure that I came home with.

Yep its my Grandma's china hutch. I came home with everything that was inside of it too.
Mostly junk, but it brought back a lot of memories of looking in this hutch when I was just little and admiring everything that was inside it. I thought back then that it was a fine treasure.

I am looking for something to go in it after Christmas is over. Don't know what I will. Maybe I will have to finally get some China to put in it. I'm sure Shane would love that idea.

Christmas Devotional

This year Shane and I had the wonderful opportunity to go and listen to The First Presidency Christmas Devotional. It was a wonderful time and the spirit was very strong. Thank you sooooooooo much Renee' for the tickets (Sorry that you were sick with the flu bug and couldn't go. We did have a wonderful time though). Thanks again Mom and Dad for coming with us at the last minute. I was so grateful that you were both able and willing to go.

Here is the one and only picture I took that night. This was taken after the Devotional, so I did not break any laws, by taking pictures during the program. It's not the best picture (sorry about the patrons I had to be quick), but it will have to do. The Christmas decorations are always beautiful on and around Temple Square.


Taylor family are we planning on doing a family trip in this year? We missed it last year and I really missed sharing and spending the time with you all.

Shane being cheesy!!!!

I forgot to post this picture with my last post. Shane is really not of fan of getting his pictures taken; but then again what guy is? When Shane has any pictures taken it is either all cheese or all Mr. Grumpy. This one is him being kind of cheesy.

Christmas is here!!!

Shane and I got our Christmas decorations up and I have to say that it takes us all day if not multiple days to get things together, and only one day to take them down. I do enjoy this season, but without the snow and it still being 50 degrees, it doesn't really feel like Christmas around here. I wanted to share a few pictures with everyone what our tree looks like.

Hopefully next year I will have a new tree. This one is several years old and was a hand me down, but it has seen better years. The branches on the bottom are laying lower to the ground then normal. I think that a "Spookie" cat has something to do with that.