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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Christmas Tree 2010

Last year's tree looked something like this:

Hand crafted out of green parchment paper and tissue paper for the ornaments. Since moving to California, one of the perks is that there is a plethora of Christmas trees and some at a reasonable price for the height. One thing I wanted most this year was to buy a tree. I wanted to decorate my own tree, with my own lights, with my own ornaments. Even though the significance of the tree is irrelevant to Christ's birth, setting it up brings some of the family time into the holidays. We went to Lowe's shopped around nothing I liked. Went to Home Depot the next week and found a winner. So without further adieu meet our tree..Noble Fir the I.

At 7 1/2 feet tall, such a beauty!

My dogs may have peed on it or around it thinking it was their personal portapotty, but no worries they never were caught and I shampooed thoroughly!

Happy Holidays!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Remember this holiday season to LOVE! And then LOVE some more.

Christmas card 2010

Nativity Brown Christmas

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Visit with Auntie Darcy

Josh came over to help me change the fuel filter in the Mustang and he brought along these two little rascals. We went to the store get another filter and run some other errands and stopped by Del Taco and got these girls some lunch. I turned on Yo Gabba Gabba and they had a little picnic in my family room. We played bubbles on the patio and had a fun time. I love these little girls they are so spunky and fun!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Christmas/Anniversary Pictures

My sister Jenny so kindly took these pictures for us for our Christmas cards and for our 2 year Anniversary. (since we started a tradition last year to get a picture taken and my hair is now brown) It was so cold outside, but she did a great job and it was a fun time. Even if I did have a fake smile most of the time (because I kept seeing myself in her lense, it was weird) They turned out nice and we were very happy with them!

Thanks Jenny!

Photo location: Mission Inn- Riverside, CA

Knotts Merry Farm

Growing up, we always went to Knotts Berry Farm during the Christmastime (Law Enforcement discount). I have such a fond memory of that place and its so low key but yet the rides are so much fun. My favorite amusement park by far.Since I haven't exactly been around in the mainland the past few years, I haven't had the chance to join in on the fun. But this year I am actually living in California. We tried to get all of the family together, but it didn't work out that we all could go on the same day. So..Josh, Britt, Rubi, Evs and I went, along with some friends, Heather, Chris, and Baby Cade. We had such a blast. We got on a handful of rides for it being a Saturday (due to some good luck and nice people). We ate overpriced food and smelt all the other good food we couldn't afford. It was such a nice time to spend with family.

Friday, December 3, 2010

His then Her

He said a prayer today that we would be safe in our travels . He asked that we be protected from harm or danger. But then his car wouldn't start. She went and got gas just in case his car was out and filled it up. She tried to start the car but it wouldn't start. She said a prayer that it would start. She exercised her faith and gave it gas and turned the key. His car started up. Prayer is so real. I am thankful I have the faith to exercise it through prayer.

"With … faith, we will be able to pray for what we want and appreciate whatever we get. Only with that faith will we pray with the diligence God requires."
--Henry B. Eyring

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Happy Wednesday!

Its been a good day. I am thankful for all that I am blessed with. I am very fortunate. So many things bring me joy.One of which on this Wednesday, is my beautiful puppy (one of my 2 beauties). Thanks Jenny for shooting some pictures of my little girl, Jade.