2011 Snip-Bits

Let me start by saying I am SO glad 2011 is over.

It was a year full of lessons and loss...

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Somehow we still managed to smile :)

2012 PROMISES to be a better year...

....Let's hope so :)

Here are some of my latest favorite tunes. Caffiene in the mornings hasn't really been doing the trick for me since we've all been sick the last 3 weeks and I find myself in desperate need of some head tick/tocking tunes to get me moving...

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These are also a few tunes you'll find on a particular playlist on my ipod that I use when I run.

enjoy :)

http://www.playlist.com/playlist/22901668619

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Friendships

I had two amazing conversations today with two different, amazing people. For me, it's a pretty lucky day when I get to reconnect with an old or new friend. Life is so busy I really have to remind myself to stay in touch with old and new friends in my life. It's nice to listen to someone else tell you all about the great and not so great things that are going on their life and be able to relate on any level. I'm really greatful for the friends that have stayed in my life from the time I was in fifth grade up to the new people I've met and become dear friends with along the way....

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The quote above means a lot to me. I believe people that truly want to be in your life and a part of your story will make the effort and 'find a way' to stay connected :)

Here's to friends!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDL0wKnMV-Y

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Here's a dinner idea :)

...cuz they'll kill to see you fall...

Sometimes during the holidays you can catch a slight case of the 'meloncholies'. It can be the most STRESSFUL time of year so, this year I decided to make a conscious choice to not sweat the small stuff (or big) things in my life. I love the quote (above). It's so true that there are people who take enjoyment in other peoples failures or sorrow :( I have to remember to keep my chin up and let go of things that could possibly hold me back from the the positive things I want to create in my life.

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We had our anual gingerbread house decorating party last night at my parents. It was a lot of fun :) This party has become one of my favorite family traditions. It's the best feeling being surrounded by people you love with great food and excellent conversation.

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I'll post pics soon.

http://mommyimhungry.blogspot.com/2011/02/saucy-roast-beef-big-mouth-sliders.html

I took a shot at these Saucy Roast Beef Big Mouth Sliders (crock pot). They turned out SO yummy! I did make a few slight changes to the recipe. Instead of the Italian dressing mix I used Ranch and instead of the Gravy mix I used Aju gravy mix (is there really a huge difference?). I used provolone cheese instead of swiss on a supurb bun and they were delicious! I highly recommend this for dinner.

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I still haven't got all my Christmas decorating done...

Not because I have a lot of Christmas decorations it's because there's been SO much going on. Thursday was the massive wind storm in Davis county that created a lot of devastation in so many peoples yards...

The neighbors tree directly behind my parents house fell onto the playhouse and crushed it :(

This is the neighbors house across the street from my parents. This tree has been here since before I moved in in the fifth grade...We were all so sad to see it blew down.

The only reason I'm smiling in these pictures is because nobody I love got hurt in this windstorm. All of my close family and friends came out of these 112mph winds unscathed.

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I'm absolutely in LOVE with this song.
Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkOKCWDJ4iA&ob=av3e

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Gratitwosday

In September Harley and I went on a couples vacation to The Dominican Republic. We had so much fun relaxing on the beach with excellent company :)

I'm pretty greatful for this guy...He puts up with A LOT!

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In the summertime the kids love to go to the duck pond and feed the ducks...

Kids are SO MUCH WORK. However, I'm greatful for the many things they teach me about myself every. single. day.
I've heard people say kids learn so much from adults/parents and I'd have to say the same goes for us. My kids have taught me patience I never knew I had and a selflessness that only a child can get out of you. I'm pretty greatful for that :)

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Giving Thanks...

...I wish we could all be this thankful ALL year round...

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This picture is SO funny.

I think this is what goes through womens minds when you get too many cooks in the kitchen...maybe....;)

We definitely had enough cooks in the kitchen this year!

Don't we look fabulous?

There was also plenty of wine to go around.

Judy got us all new aprons this year! I know! They're fabulous :)


These two little girls (above) were the CuTeSt cooks we could've asked for :)



I could have worn my apron all day (and almost did) it's SO cute.

The kids were getting stir crazy and hungry smelling all the

deliciousness throughout the house. mmmmmm

Harley did the honors of carving the bird this year.

Digging in!

Some after dinner football madness :)

I'm a bad mom and hadn't got the kids boots yet...I know :(

So, I wrapped plastic bags around Cash mans feet so he could get in

the football action and not get his feet soaked :)..I fastened the

bags with elastics. Getto fabulous.

I love this holiday and time of year...

...There are so many things in my life to be thankful for...

Amazing food, family and kids :)