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.

Blessings

I love this time of year, not only for the time that we spend with family during the holidays, but for the fact that as we get closer to Christmas we become a little more thankful for the things that we have been given.
I have much to be thankful for this year, I am so indeed grateful for the many trials that Shane and I faced this year. I truly have to say that it has been the hardest year of my life, but I am thankful for the love that my Savior gives me, so that I can make it through life's trials. I am so thankful for my wonderful family, you have always been so supportive with everything and anything that comes our way. I am grateful for Shane, for his patience, his devotion and his love. He will never truly understand how much I love him for who he is and the man that he is. I am grateful for my calling and for what the youth have taught me. I have a stronger testimony of the gospel because of these strong, valiant individuals, who are truly Christ like in all they do. I am grateful for my many friends and neighbors, you all are such a wonderful blessing in our lives, and I am so glad to call home "HOME". Shane and I could not have asked for anything better than you. I am grateful for eternal families, for the peace and comfort that knowing our family is together forever. I am grateful for our son, Markham, though our time with you was short lived, you blessed our lives in so many ways.
Thank you all for all that you have done for our family this year. We truly have been blessed!!!!
May the Lord bless all of you with bounteous blessings this Christmas season, and coming year.
Thanks again for everything. We love you all!!!! Natalie and Shane

Tag your it!!!

Sorry I forgot to mention who I wanted to Tag. Since most of my friends have been or recently been tagged. I am leaving you off my list. So I am tagging mainly family. Mom, Egans, Nato and Robin oh and let me not forget about the Forsgrens. Have fun.

Tag your it!!!! WHAT???

Well I was tagged by a friend of mine, and she wanted me to list all the weird things that I do. Trust me there are way to many. So here goes, I will give it my best shot.

1. When I fill up my car with gas, IT HAS to be to an exact dollar amount and if that won't do 50 cents will work. So it can be $24.00 or 24.50 not 32.62. It drives me crazy.

2. I guess I have a difficult time making food. My family used to joke that I couldn't make Jell-O, Shane says I can't make anything fried. I just ruin it. I can't make pancakes, I get the dough to thick on the griddle and they look great, but are a soggy, gooey mess in the middle.

3. My pillows on my bed have to be in the exact order form Big to small. I laugh every time Shane trys to trip me up. I laugh and then fix it. I guess I'm a little OCD about my pillows.

4. I don't know how to use bleach when washing towels. I have ruined soooooooooo many towels just by trying to get them bleach clean. We had to invest in some color safe bleach for me.

5. I have a hard time deciding what to wear, I change multiple times everyday before I leave the house. Even to church activities.

6. I can't go anywhere without my hair or makeup done. Thanks mom!!!!

7. I have to check caller ID and the messages every time we get home from anywhere. I may miss a call from somebody. This drives Shane nuts.

8. I take a security blanket with me to work everyday. It's my green bag. It has a bunch of stuff in there that I just might need one day.

9. I have to take a mug of water with me everywhere I go. If I don't have it I feel lost.