Gingerbread House

Growing up I usually got to go to my grandmas house and make a gingerbread house. It has been a little difficult since I moved away, but this year my grandma had all the pieces baked and ready for me to pick up at Thanksgiving. I finally found a few minutes in my busy life to decorate it. I think it turned out pretty cute.

Johnny Elf

When I was growing up each year on December 1st Johnny Elf appeared in my house. He was there to help Santa Clause keep a closer eye on my family. (mostly the kiddos) He would move around each night and I always looked forward to searching for him in the morning. As my family grew, a second elf began to come. So for years Johnny and Eddie Elf visited our house from Dec. 1- 25. They disappeared on Christmas Eve catching a ride on Santa's sleigh. 6 years ago I got married and moved out of the house. Maybe the elves didn't know where I lived, but they have never found me. Maybe it is because we have little Ellie in the house now, but Johnny has found his way to 3267 Casey Dr.

A Day Out With Friends

Yesterday was a very busy day for me. I usually get lots done around the house on Saturdays but not yesterday. I started the day watching my friends little girl while she played the piano for the primary program practice. Then I had an old friend come into town (we have not seen each other in 3 1/2 years). We went out to lunch and ate at Smash Burger. Mmmmmm! We had lots of catching up to do.

Angie Marie and Angie Marie. Hehehe we call eachother twins because we have so many silly things in common.

• same name


• both have a little brother named Zach


• both played the flute


• both were FCCLA president in HS


• Both worked at Prestwitch Farms


• We both have 3 kids - just 2 of mine are dogs

I am sure there were more things we came up with 10 years ago, but at least you get the idea.

I ran to JoAnn's to get some fabric for some Christmas gifts I plan on making. I got home, changed and went to a baptism for a guy in our ward. (We are ward missionaries so we try to attend all of them, seems to be 2 or 3 a month lately.) After that I rushed down to the Sunset Station Casino where I met some more friends at the theater to see Breaking Dawn. It was pretty good to me since I never got around to reading the last book. I have been distracted by a little "bean" who always wants to play. Anyway it made for a busy day and it is good to know I can still get out with friends even though I am a mommy now.

Megan, Michelle, Tara, and Angie waiting for the movie to start.

Just Because

Just posting this because I have the cutiest little baby in the world.

6 Years

Well I am a little late posting this but Roy and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary on October 20th. We hardly got to see eachother that day. Between my job and his school schedule that day I felt happy to get a kiss. I did have a little message written with dry erase marker on the bathroom mirror. But don't worry. We did go out together (even without Ellie) to celebrate 2 days later. Roy's mom was here to watch Ellie. We went out to dinner at Panera Bread. (Kind of lame but I was not too hungry). Then we went to the Vertical Horizon Concert at the Silverton Hotel/Casino. We had pretty good seats. I would say the 5th row. Then we got to meet the band afterwards. Trust me we didn't wait for hours in line. We were some of the first out so we were 2nd line to see them. So we bought their new CD and had them all autograph it. They were pretty nice.

These past 6 years have flown by and I am sure we are on warp speed now that Ellie is here. She will be 6 months next week.

New Scooter!

Four years ago we had this scooter...

And now we have this scooter.She only scoots backwards right now and she got herself stuck under the couch.

Fun and Busy Weekend

Friday night Roy had his annual softball game with the PGA students. Ellie and I were the only spectators... It was still fun to watch Roy hit a home run! On Saturday we attended the 17th annual Bite of Las Vegas. It was our 3rd time attending. It is something fun and cheap to do here in Vegas. We got there early before it got too hot since this year we have Ellie to worry about. We got to see Colbie Caillat perform and we also tested food from a few restaurants around town. We have found two new restaurants we can't wait to visit. Maybe this Thursday we will check one out for our 6 year anniversary.

Ellie and Roy listening to the music.

The most delicious drink from Hash Hash a Go Go. We get this every year and it is YUMMY!

Trying to keep Ellie in the shade. Everyone thought she was so cute. The security guards there couldn't get over how funny it was that she had sunglasses on.

With all these fun events going on I still had my usual weekend list of "things to do" plus extra stuff that has not been getting done. Having a baby makes getting things that you can put off done... so I think I am almost caught up. I wish I had time to clean the carpets, but instead here I sit writing a blog... There is always next week, Right?