Elf Yourself!

Santa's little helpers have been busy this month. Wrapping, baking, card making, picture taking; you know the regular elf stuff. Poor Bradley Elf had the heaviest load of all! Here's wishing everyone some happy little elves to help you finish up before the big day! Merry, Merry Christmas, a bit early.

Thanks to "Uncle Claus" for the great picture.

A week of Surprises!

Way to Go Brevy!

Me and my Momma.

Brad and his Principal, of course.

28 and feelin' great!

This week was AWESOME! I was absolutely spoiled rotten. It all started with a surprise Spa Night at Erica's place. She invited me over to watch a scary movie, and when I got there she told me that she had a Christmas present of Cade's she wanted me to see in her bedroom. As I walked in I noticed the lights of flickering candles and a big PINK birthday banner. Julia and Erica said, "Surprise, Happy Birthday!" I was shocked! Every detail was perfect. There were candles around the tub, fluffy white towels, a beautiful spa chair with a back massager, facial masks, even cucumbers for my eyes. Jessica came over to join in the fun too. We had a blast! I was spoiled rotten! Thank you, thank you, thank you to my girls! Later in the week Bryce surprised me with a knock on the door from the neighborhood posse and even a couple from the east side

(e & c) holding all the "fixins" for a second birthday bash! Again, SURPRISE! Thanks to Bryce, and even Brad for keeping the secret. Of course Breven was disappointed because he wanted to eat out at "China Town." Wow, I've never had a surprise birthday in all 28 years and then two in one week. Well, it wasn't even my real birthday yet, and I was feeling quite gluttonous about the whole birthday thing. Should I feel guilty for all the spoilage? I had no time to decide. Bright and early on 12-12 my mom cruises into my neighborhood with a dozen pink rosebuds and SURPRISE numero 3! YIPEEEEEEEEEE! We had a day full o' fun with an awards assembly for the Principal's List boys (way to go B boys) followed by a manicure at 11:00, thanks Jess, then I was kidnapped at noon and taken to lunch. My day continued on like this until 9:00 PM when I just was getting ready to settle in for a night of chick flicks and yes, another SURPRISE! Jill and Kristy, my other mother and bestest girl show up on my front porch. We watched old home videos of all of my past birthday parties and laughed until we cried. Needless to say, I feel LOVED! Thank you for the greatest day a girl could ask for! I loved every phone call, card, and SURPRISE. I promise not to make such a big deal out of next year's birthday, but by the big 3-0, let's do it again!

Thankful for Utah

We spent our Thanksgiving holiday in Snow Canyon, Utah. We enjoyed the red rocks, the fall foliage, the blue skies, and of course, the St. George Temple. We toured Church history sites, explored caves and canyons, and even had to wear big heavy jackets! Best of all, there was no cooking a Thanksgiving feast. We had a delicious dinner OUT! Yeah for no dishes!

It's always an adventure with our Fam!

Playing with our shadow's again.

Touring the Jacob Hamblin Home.

Brigham Young's Winter Home

St. George Tabernacle

Bruce and Kim stopping to pose for a pic.

Breathtaking Views

I heart leaves!

Bros

The Beautiful St. George Temple

Exploring a lava tube.

We couldn't get enough of Fall!