X-Mas all over again!

I stole a couple pictures from my sister's blog. Thanks Shannon! How stinkin' adorable!

It was all Kate's idea.

Christmas day at my parents

First: I love you mom! Second: I miss her fabulous piano/organ skills!

My hair straightner broke while in Santa Barbara. This came in the mail on Tuesday!

And...this came in the mail Wednesday right before picking James up from class. I even waited until I got back to the apartment to open it! I originally bought the kit from Sam's club but after waiting in line to find out they were sold out, I found a better deal online. Gotta love the World Wide Web!

With the extra money I saved I bought this camera bag and the one below. A unisex messenger bag and a Parisian vintage purse. About a half hour later I got another knock on the door with these items.

Somewhere for the Holidays

This is going to be our last winter in Logan and might I say how it's going out with a bang. This was the temperature Thanksgiving morning while driving to Tremonton (now remember to pronounce it "Tre-mon-on" - it's the Utahan way)

I had to work Thanksgiving evening so we celebrated Saturday with all of James's family. We reserved the cultural hall in David and Becky's church. Laurie did a great job on the decorations.

James's family is really into games. Here is James trying to get an Oreo into his mouth without using his hands.

It was documented that I was forced to do this game as well, but where that picture went no one knows, lol. Worms in pudding and no hands - you get the point.

Our quasi-child is still curious. James gets tempted every time to close and run the dishwasher.

I dislike the "ring shot" but it was the better looking picture. James's work had a party at one of Snowbird's resorts.

The remains of the Provo Tabernacle.

Sadly, I don't have any pictures of Christmas Eve or day, but I do have pictures from Santa Barbara. I have this odd fascination of taking picture of birds when I'm near or on an ocean.

If you've ever been on a vacation with my parents than you know you're not sitting around relaxing. My dad took us to see the city hall and this picture was taken on top of the tower. It makes me miss the landscape, culture, and blue skies of California.

I miss these mountains(hills).

If you were a fourth grader in California than you learned about the Missions. This happens to be Santa Barbara's Mission.

Where's the kitty? We have a king size bed and where does she always insist on laying? On the clean clothes.

Spooky Birthday

Happy Halloween! Cyndi and Pat had their annual Hein Halloween Party. This year it was on the night of my birthday.

Laurie and James -- James loved this costume!

Brandt and Tanalie

How would you feel if a room full of strangers was singing happy birthday to you? I was the party pooper that didn't dress up.

James and Katie -- show no fear.

Time for USU football!

Words can't describe the persona that James is portraying in this picture. It screams "hick". Please admire the hat though. James found it at the DI, unstitched the previous logo, and painted the "A" on it. Go Aggies!

I swear he likes me more than just a shopping partner.

Long story here: Christy and James were friends at Oakridge. Apparently they hooked up once. She worked at Uinta Academy with me, and now we all hang out. Don't worry, she is married and has a kid on the way.

This made history! USU beat BYU! Suckers!

James was still giddy a couple of days later.

In other news, the townhouse is underway to be sold. It was suppose to sell back in August, but silly taxes weren't filed correctly. It should sell anytime this month. James and I moved into the apartment complex he works at. It's very nice to have discounted rent and to see him more often. James is in his last year of school, thank goodness! And, I'm in the process of applying to grad school. I'm very nervous about this! What if I don't even get into my backup schools?! Stay tuned!

Dedication to "Kitty Galore"

But first, what's another picture at a baseball game? I swear, this summer I have tripled the amount of baseball games that I have watched in my life. We received free tickets to a Bee's game so we took Kinta and Jeremy with us. Kinta is from Australia which also happens to be where James served his LDS mission. I wonder what they talk about while trying to convince me to move there.

She meows like it's life or death if she doesn't get her milk. Here's the cat drinking the remnants of the milk that she clawed and attacked us for. Not really, she just climbs over every limb of us to attempt to get it.

Who doesn't like king crab? We have created a monster by allowing her to eat human food.

Where's Abby?

We call this her gopher stance. She has really strong hind legs and it's amazing to see her development.

Who says cats don't like water? She has even showered with us. Whenever we are at the sink for any reason, she wants to play or drink water. She is such a snot now, because she won't drink out of her water bowl.

Summer...

Happy 4th of July! James and I spent the evening with his family in the USU football stadium to watch the fireworks. I'm a bad wife for not remember this aircraft, because James says it all the time, but it was pretty cool to watch how close it flew across the stadium.

Oh, in the life of Abby the tabby. She certainly loves to get into things. I've found this kitten on top of our double towel rack not knowing how to get back down. The places she explores is remarkable for how small she is. She is smart to figure out how to get to her destination but is dumb on how to get herself out of it. I've googled her to figure out what breed she belongs to, since a tabby is apparently just a coat coloring. I've come to the conclusion that she is a Eyptian Mau with maybe a little Ocicat in her. It's amazing the terminology that a person develops by watching animal planet and surfing the web.

She is delightful to have around when she is sleeping. Between the two pictures of her, you can see the transition between the PC and Mac.

Leaving Logan to visit....

Los Angeles....This is the original power plant to the Edison Electrical Company that was converted into an underground club.

The club manufacturered the original light bulbs and displayed them around the club. The chandelier was my favorite.

The Rotating Lounge. It was fun to see the cityscape of LA.

Michael and I. We have to represent the "coolness" of the clubs in LA. It was awkward.

Its like the gates have opened in heaven for James!

I have proof of Michael in a baseball cap, lol.

James caught a home run ball. It really is heaven.

Joanne and I. I'll miss her, but she is moving to Phillie for grad school.

Happy Birthday Mom! I love the misspelling, it makes it that much cuter.