Christmas and New Years

I know another graduation picture. But I somehow missed this one and wanted it on my blog.

 After graduation, the Christmas festivities came quickly. It was so fun to watch my girls do gingerbread kids. This was Bug's first time and she seemed to love being up there singing with her sister.

It was Monkey's second year and she had a beautiful solo. I love listening to my girls sing.

Putting up the tree is always fun. I love having all the lights turned off except for the Christmas tree lights and being able to ponder about the purpose of the season.

My mom took everyone that could come to see the Zoo Lights. It was pretty neat. Most of the animals were sleeping and my favorite was the big tiger asleep on it's back, pressing his paws against the window. It was incredible to be so close to such a massive beast.

It was a cold night. This is Boo inside a snack bar under the heater waiting for hot chocolate and churros.

 

We were troopers and had a lot of fun.

Two monkeys.

I love this shot of Bug with her hat over her face to keep herself warm. :)

 

Christmas was wonderful. Monkey wanted books and a watch. Bug wanted bugs, a microscope, and make-up. Boo wanted a pillow pet. She also lovvvves her talking Elmo.

New years brought around the traditional Eggs Benedict cooked by my one and only Grandpa "O".  I love it when he cooks.

I know 2012 will bring exciting new adventures to us this year.

It a new year!

And I am back at school!
2010 ended and 2011 has begun with many blessings and prayers answered. I am so grateful for our family and our friends, for their generosity and love. Our lives are so much better because of them. I am also grateful for a scholarship that will enable me to continue with my schooling and hopefully get my degree next Christmas!
Graduating is my number one goal this year, but I also look forward to being more patient with my girls, spend as much time as I can with them, and looking for ways to serve my husband.

What are some of your goals for the year?

It's a new year

I am so excited for 2009!!

Last year was kinda depressing and stressful. Even January 1st of 2008 there was a certain dread in my heart. This year I am determined to be better. I'm going to look for the joy and beauty in life. I'm going to be more balanced spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I'm not going to be perfect because I have so far to go before I reach that, but I will be better.

Ok, so that may seem kinda broad, so I have to admit that the goal that I wrote for the Thacker envelope was to read my scriptures every day. I'm telling you this to make myself more committed to it. I figure if I end 2009 and I have read my scriptures 90% of the time, then I'm doing pretty good.
This year started out fantastic. My Dad picked up the girls for the day, I was able to read my scrips, my sweet husband made me breakfast and even dinner, I was able to get a shower first thing in the morning (which is harder to do in the mornings these days), and I was able to finish an assignment. I love this start I've got.
We have had 5 deer visiting our house this past week. They even slept here one night for a little while. They finally came during the day and my hubby got a picture. I guess this is what happens when people build on top of their homes. I'm just glad I could provide them with some grapes, rotten apples, grass and a safe place to rest. Can I just say that I think they look so much better then the scary looking white tails I saw in Connecticut. Merry Christmas my friends, merry Christmas.

For New Years we went to my mom's house. They had been out celebrating my brother's full tuition scholarship. GO Bry! So we helped make some yummy food. By the time we got done it was almost time for the new year, so we decided to stay. Here is poor Bug almost asleep on the floor.

Here is us getting ready to ring in the New Year.
Monkey thought the Poppers were pretty neat.
Here's a funny picture of me for your enjoyment. I love my new hat.

HAPPY 2009 Everyone! It's going to be a great year.