Merry Christmas!

Party On, Dudes!

Tonight we took a break from the holiday movies on the family channel and rented "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure!" to show the girls. I cannot believe this movie is 20 years old! When it was over Gabrielle said, "Did everybody talk like that back then??" It was most excellent! My favorite line is ,"Something strange is afoot at the Circle K!" What a flashback with all the big hair and crazy sayings! If you haven't seen it lately, you should most definitely rent it, dude!

I'm Dreaming of an Orange Christmas

My sister Sarah sent us these amazing oranges and grapefruit from Arizona! We have been enjoying them all weekend. I also had a chance to practice my knife skills and "supreme" an orange. They are so juicy and delicious! Thanks, Sarah!

Christmas Message

This is the Christmas message from Hobby Lobby. It is beautiful!
www.hobbylobby.com/holiday_messages/images/recent_messages/current_message.pdf

Mia, Madison & Gabrielf

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Holiday Happenings

We had several holiday things going on last week. Here is a review of our week and weekend projects and partying. Tuesday and Wednesday we prepared for Jared's team Christmas party. I made these cocoa cups for his employees. For the party food he smoked pork loin, brisket and pork shoulder for pulled pork. Thursday morning he made a peach cobbler in the dutch oven before carting everything off to the party. Friday the girls each had their own babysitting jobs while we had a holiday get together at our house. There were lots of laughs as well as lots of yummy food and desserts (everyone brought a treat to share). We are lucky to have so many good friends in our church! Saturday morning Madison made us a recipe she learned at school-- breakfast pizza! It had a crescent roll crust, eggs, bacon and cheese. It was delicious! The girls made treats for the families they babysit for--10 all together. The gave out cookie mixes with a cookie cutter attached with a tag saying "Thanks for helping us make a little extra "dough" this year!" They had two more babysitting jobs Saturday, one in the afternoon and another in the evening. It's a good thing Sunday is the day of rest! We had a beautiful Christmas performance in our sacrament meeting from a group called One Voice. It was so nice to hear them sing and play. We decorated a gingerbread house in the afternoon. The rain started falling Sunday evening and so did the temperature! It was soon freezing rain, sleet, and then some snow overnight. It was slick enough to cancel school on Monday, which meant that the girls' band concerts are canceled for tonight as well. Hopefully we will get back to school tomorrow and the concert rescheduled.

Heisman Trophy Winner I Am

Congratulations to Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford-- the 2008 Heisman Trophy Winner! What a talented, humble young man. Not to mention an awesome all around athlete. Go Sooners!!!