We're Back!

Well we got back from our cruise late on the 21st. It was a lot of fun! We left last Sunday the 14th really early. We stayed in a really posh hotel that night in Miami right on the bay. It was really pretty! They had a big outdoor shopping mall right by our hotel. The had a live band playing and lots of food and entertainment. We ate dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp from Forest Gump. It was really cool! The next day (the 15th- Jake's birthday) we headed to our port. We got on the ship around 2 and we left at 5. The cruise wasn't what i expected. We had a ton of fun at the islands and stuff, but the actual ship wasn't as exciting as i thought it would be. There just wasn't a whole lot to do, unless you drink and gamble. That's all people did. It was a little bit like Vegas, but not as bad. If we go again we will defiantly go with people. The food wasn't that great either. The first island we went to was Grand Bahama Island. It was gorgeous! We spent most of the day at the beach, and then did a bit of shopping. The people there are constantly trying to sell you stuff. The just thrive off the tourism and that is how they make there money. The next day we went to Nassau island. There we spent most of the day at the Atlantis resort. This place was huge and so nice. There we swam with the dolphins. It was so fun and exciting! They are such and amazing animal. I will defiantly do that again! The next day was Great Stirrup Cay. This is Norwegian Cruise Line's private island. There we went snorkeling and planned on going para sailing, but it was cancelled. The boat had leak in it and was sinking. I was so disappointed. We had been looking forward to the the entire trip. So instead we rented a giant tube and floated all day. It was so nice and beautiful. The beaches there are gorgeous. The water is so blue and the sand is so white. We then headed back to Miami and got there about 8 a.m on the 19th. Then we stayed in a Marriott right on the beach in Miami. It was beautiful. We had a lot of fun. We just relaxed by the pool and ocean, and walked the board walk. We had great time, and so grateful we were able to do something like this! Here is a slide show of our fun time. I still have a few pictures to add, but i want to get this posted. Enjoy!

Christmas Tag

I was tagged by Katie cause I love Christmas!


1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper

2. Real tree or Artificial? I like real, but ours is artificial. It's just easier that way.

3. When do you put up the tree? The day after Thanksgiving!

4. Do you like eggnog? Yes i love it! I like to mix it with a little bit of milk.

5. Favorite gift received as a child? I can't pin point just one.

6. Hardest person to buy for? Jake's mom and dad.

7. Easiest person to buy for? I don't know

8. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, I have a little cheap one i got at wal-mart.

9. Mail or email Christmas cards? Neither, I have never done a Christmas card.

10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I can't think of one.

11. Favorite Christmas Movie? Probably the Polar Express

12. When do you start shopping? I am a major procrastinator. I usually don't start til the beginning of December.

14. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? I love eggnog, all the yummy homemade treats and homemade rolls!

15. Lights on the tree? White

16. Favorite Christmas song? I love all Christmas songs.

17. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Always home with family!

18. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Yes

19. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star

20. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Always Christmas morning unless it's PJ's or something.

21. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? All the greedy people and people not focusing on the true meaning of Christmas.

22. Favorite ornament theme or color? Mine is red.

23. Favorite thing for Christmas dinner? We always have ours at my grandmas on Christmas Eve. We usually have ham and homemade rolls...yummy! I love going over there. It would not be Christmas if we didn't go there.

24. What do you want for Christmas this year? A jewelry armoire and wii fit.

25. Favorite Christmas tradition? All of my brothers and sisters would sleep in my bedroom on Christmas eve. We would wake up and have family prayer in my parents room. Then we would line up oldest-youngest and march around the entire house going in every room to see where Santa left the presents.

26. Who do I tag? Anyone

Layton Hay Ride

Last Friday we went on a hay ride to look at the Layton city lights. My parents, and Katie, Eric and Amoree came along. It was pretty fun. The ride was really short and not sure it was worth the $2, but it was fun to spend time with family. After we went to Katie and Eric's for some hot chocolate and watched "The Christmas Vacation". This movie is always fun to watch cause my mom loves it and she just laughs and laughs the entire time. It is a hoot!

Oh ya... and Santa rode along with us as you can see!

Festival of Trees

Last night we went to the Festival of Trees with Katie, Eric, Amoree, Megan, and Cheryl. It was a lot of fun. There were probably a bazillion people there though. It was so crowded you could hardly move. We enjoyed some delicious scones and cinnamon rolls...yummy! Here are some pictures.



If you bought this tree, you got all this stuff with it. I bet it went for a ton!





Jake, Me, Amoree, Eric, Katie, and Megan


The Scholer's


Amoree would get so excited looking at the trees.She loves all the lights. Her eyes would get big and she would start kicking her legs like crazy. She is so cute and funny!

Just Elf'n Around

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

I saw this on someones blog and thought it would be hilarious to see Jake doing it. Sure enough it is. He looks so cute dancing...don't you think. Before you watch make sure to pause our ipod.

Christmas Tree Jubilee

On Friday night we went to the Christmas Tree Jubilee in Ogden with Jonathan, Melissa, Taggart, and my mom and dad. It was pretty fun. There wasn't a whole lot to see, but it was free so i can't complain. After we went to Texas Road House...Yummy!

Me with an all pink tree.(Pink is my favorite color)


Jake with a construction tree. You can't really tell, but it has tools and stuff all over it.


Us in front of a giant ornament.


Taggart with Santa. As you can tell he wasn't too fond of the old guy. I was quite surprised by that.

Oh Christmas Tree

We put up our tree, decorations, and turned on our Christmas lights on Friday. I just love this time of year! I wish it would snow now to help it feel more like Christmas. Here are a few pictures of our tree. I will have to take a picture of our house with the lights on too and post that later.

Before it was decorated


After it was decorated

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was good this year. We had lunch with Jake's family on the Foxley side. The food was great. We played bingo with white elephant gifts. It was a lot of fun. Later we went to my gma and gpa Bush's house. We enjoyed some pie and a few game of nertz there. Then the Duncan family came to see our new kitchen. Then we played rock band. It was a lot of fun. Everyone tried it. Even my 85 year old grandpa took a whack at the bass. It was so funny! He actually did really good... i was impressed!

The Duncan Band




The Bush Band



My grandpa rockin' the bass

I have a video of him playing, but it's not working. I will have to keep trying and post it later.