Christmas Joy for TWO + two furry ones!

Christmas Morning we got a delivery. Small, simple things. 

Best doggie toy EVER!

For Christmas this year, since it would be the 2 of us, we decided to take each other to a movie we wanted to see as our gift to each other. We love the movies so it just seemed perfect. I took Evan to see the Hobbit (3D and IMAX). It was a great movie. Since I liked The Hobbit, I decided I wanted to (finally) watch The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. We will be watching those as we head into the New Year!

Evan took me to see Les Miserables. I really enjoy musicals and plays. We enjoyed the movie, the singing, and even cracked up when an older guy received a call (which he let the phone ring and ring before he picked up) in the middle of the movie and he answers it and loudly says, " HELLO? HELLO? Steve, I am in a movie..(Pause).. can you text me.." Awesome! The entire theater proceeds to "SHHHHSH! him" 

We were able to Skype with family throughout the day. We were glad to see they were enjoying their Christmas, but it was sad to be away too. 

Ru opening her Tinkerbell & Periwinkle Dolls and Secret of the Fairies movie. The best part about Christmas is when you are so excited to give to others. I was so excited for Ru to open her present! So glad I could see her joy.

We enjoyed Celebrating  His special day. The day of our Lord. He entered this world so humble and sacrificed His life for the world. For me.

We each have been given a gift.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

 Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

Merry Christmas Eve

Christmas Pj's

Christmas Eve Skype with Mom & Jen

Tis' the Season

We didn't send out Christmas cards this year, but I like to just make them for our memories. 

This photo was interesting to take. We took it on the beautiful beaches of Navarre, Florida (we live just down the road from them).They are gorgeous white sand beaches right on the Gulf of Mexico. The sun was going to down so we had to hurry. Dogs aren't allowed on the beaches (to keep irresponsible pet owners off the beaches , I suppose), so we had to find a secluded spot, get the dogs to look at the camera and smile, while I run back after setting the timer. Needless to say we were happy we got at least one good picture before we completely lost the light. The beauty is so surreal living so close to the Gulf. 

End of the world

We spent our "last day" watching movies like Pitch Perfect, L.O.L (my choice) and the movie that is going on in Evan's head (his choice). Evan ate Macaroni & Cheese for dinner while I had a tuna Melt. We had a little dance party (dogs included). We did the Wobble dance, shook it like Shakira (Hips Don't Lie), Dirty Bit, Replay, and the playlist goes on. We are such a crazy bunch around here! If the end of the world was really today, I am pretty sure we would've gone out like champs!

Mayan Calendar we have surpassed all odds!

Life , as of late, according to Instagram

 Switched from CA to FL license plate.

Rainy days, vet visit, car ride, and snuggles.

BYU-Hawaii Elite 8 championships in Pensacola, CA

We cheered like crazy! Ate yummy local food with friends who came from Hawaii to cheer.

And the Elite 4 championships. Way to make it this far Seasiders! You worked so hard to make it to this point.

 Antique store shopping

 Christmas at the Stubbs home!

(Jade trying to sniff her way to the peanut butter candy)

 Coaching Navarre HS Varsity soccer

 fun project

Evs work holiday party: Dancing, Karaoke, Dinner, soda drinks for us and some people should have followed our lead or stopped with one or two drinks. 

 Free dog treats from the water company!

XOXO

So grateful we have each other. Today could have been much harder if I didn't have him.

Small memories

I have many memories of my maternal grandparents. When my grandfather passed away in September, my Mom & her siblings had to empty a house of memories. I told my Mom the only thing I wanted was the candy dish. This candy dish has always been in my grandparents house, on a hutch as you walk into the pool table room. As we got older and so did the dish, it has been through a lot. The lid is being kept in one piece by super glue and electrical tape. I am so thankful to have a piece of my grandparents in my home as well as in my heart. I keep it filled with candy as they did!

Thanksgiving in Georgia

We headed to Georgia November 21st and traveled through Alabama and then on into South Georgia and finally to beautiful Macon to visit my Uncle Jon Greco and cousins who I hadn't seen in over 4 years and my cousin Kasey in almost 13 years!

Ready to roll!

I've heard about cotton fields before when learning in school. But I was amazed at the beauty of the large fields and then watching them harvest them. Guess I've been on the west coast far too long!

Thanksgiving 2012: We have much to be grateful for. Life: is one of those things that we have learned to not take for granted. Our Puppies: they are my angels without wings. Family: no matter where they are, they are always there to support, comfort, and love even 2,000 miles away. 

Family walk

Turkey the southern way-DEEP FRIED-Yummmy!

Family time!

Since I was in Georgia last (13 years ago) many things have changed. The trees in the pictures below were just planted. My cousins and their families live in the two houses on the property that was once my Uncle's and Grandma Greco's. It was surreal to be back there and so much be different. A lot of great memories came flooding back. 

 Uncle Jon & me

 Jolynn, Evie, me & JR

Family time

Back in Florida! It was such an amazing trip!

Book of Mormon

We finished the Book of Mormon together again! It took us less than 2 years this time too! We weren't perfect at reading every single day, but we tried and this new year we will do better again and gain more. We need the scriptures. We need to learn and grow and feel spiritually fed. We need to be able to grow closer to God each day. We need to learn more our of Savior constantly. Through the Book of Mormon all these things were accomplished. Our relationship, our testimonies, and our faith grew because of the hope, faith and charity of those that recorded their dealings and trials as they were commanded to. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, lives. He died for each of us. He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane and was crucified on the cross at Golgotha. The people of the Americas testified and recorded what they knew happened and would happen. The prophets taught us from the very beginning with Lehi to be obedient. To love. To forgive. To believe, even if we just have a desire to believe. To trust. To have faith, hope and charity. To endure. To pray always. To repent. To listen. To let the Spirit guide. Most importantly about Jesus Christ. We are thankful for the scriptures. For the truth. 

"We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins..And now behold, I say unto you that the right way is to believe in Christ, and deny him not; and Christ is the Holy One of Israel; wherefore ye must bow down before him, and worship him with all your might, mind, and strength, and your whole soul.."- 2 Nephi 25:26,29

Twilight Saga

Evan and I started re-watching the Saga together so that we could be up to date and see the EPIC finale on Saturday. We started Thursday night and did it double feature style.

This was Evan and Sage during New Moon. They didn't quite make it to the end. Evan does work early mornings so I guess I understand. That used to be me many moons ago. Our roles have reversed. 

Friday we continued our marathon.

{Sage is really into this part}

Saturday finally came. We ended up making a day out of it. We went to a matinee showing of

 Breaking Dawn Part 2. 

I was pretty stoked while watching it, I just love this series! 

{Evan is too Asian to be one of the Red-eyes. He's been designated Werewolf}

We hit up the mall and walked around. Then went to dinner at Moes. It was a really nice day with my hunny! I sure love him and how well he treats me!