New Moon

ok I figured everyone else would be talking about New Moon so its my turn to brag. This past weekend I went to New Moon.. twice. I LOVED it! I didn't care for the first one but let me tell you this one has me back on the wagon. I have never seen a movie twice before in the theatre but here is a first. I had the chance to go see an early screen (6:00) on Thurs with all the girls I love. It was nice to skip school and have a fun girls night out. I didn't think they would allow me to take in the camera to the theater so I left it in the car. After the movie we all went out to dinner to talk about the movie. On Sunday I also went again with Bryce and his family. yes, Bryce went and so did Julian. Anyone wanna go see it again? thanks girls for a fun night out! Below are some pics we took at dinner...

Some of the girls who went to the movie.

My man.....

It has been known that lately I have been MIA in life. I work, go to school, study, eat, sleep and on rare occasion I shower. I have left the house needs in Bryce's hands for the most part. I love him for it too! Weekends are a time for me to enjoy myself, relax, curl up with a book, watch a movie and if I can help it no homework is done on weekends. Over the past few weekends mostly this one I have found myself gearing up for Christmas, my favorite holiday. I got my Christmas list together which I plan on doing 90% of the shopping next sat. I am starting to pull out decorations, we went looking for a Christmas tree. This year I also told Bryce I didn't want to go over to see my family on Christmas. The feeling is dead there. It is not the same, I miss my family but I am realizing more and more each day that it is just.... DOA. example below. This was posted on face book with the title "Sisters".. yet I was there and I am no where to be seen and no I am not behind the camera.. Oh look it is ruth, aimee, amber, lynn and a family friend that they 'adopted' as a sister... nice.

I asked Bryce for his opinion on traditions. I think this year we are going to try to help a family in need along with that my family has HUGE traditions for Christmas eve. I would like to keep that going but in a different sense. Instead of the pizza, games, put the kids to be so we can wrap presents thing we decided we are going to do fondue and spritz cookies. last weekend we got to try fondue for the first time. We got our hands wet so to speak. Spritzer cookies are a tough one.. you have the flour so this weekend we decided to try them with artificial flour and see how they turn out for Bryce. We also decided to keep up with the tradition that my man is also dipping his hands into cooking so I suckered him in to helping.. no breaks on the weekend. here is the result...

Lets take a little bit closer look....

I am a bit worried now how he makes dinner when I am not home.

Ok so I was a little lazy on running back down stairs to get the camera to take a picture of the final master piece (which is really what it was) but let me tell you that they were YUMMY and I completely threw my diet out the door as I devoured the first batch that came out of the oven. I am glad they turned out and now... we have a new Christmas tradition.

'Tis the season!

I know I am already jumping ahead of the game here but I am on here in hopes that the 3 people who do actually read my blog will help me. I have become part of a women group (which is a long story on who,what, where, when, why and how) that meets once a month and does something for themselves. However this month we are a step ahead of the game and going to work on 2 very different project that will help those in need. The first one is a scavenger hunt (yes we are older but we want to make it fun!) for food for 2 hopefully 3 thanksgiving dinners for a few families that may need a little extra holiday spirit.

The second one is collect for a few animal shelters in the salt lake valley. Alot of people are starting to give away animals because they don't have the means for their families let alone the pets. Shelters are overwhelmed with animals to care for and the lack of supplies Isn't helping. As this women's group we are stepping in to hopefully help make a difference small or big. I am on here to ask anyone who is willing to help donate to please do. I will be more than willing to stop on my way to work, school or even swing by over the weekend to pick up some extra supplies you may have lying around the house. If you are feeling really motivated you may even pick up one or two while at the store... Please help! Here is what we need:

List 1

dog/cat food

cat or dog treats

kitty litter

Old towels or blankets

toys for dogs or cats (must be washable used or brand new)

beds (dogs or cats)

carriers

List 2

Paper towels

Large strong garbage bags

spray bottles for cleaning solution

small paper plates or bowls for wet cat food

towels in good condition

Laundry soap

Cat toys

Rawhide chews and dog biscuits

canned cat food (friskies or and brand at petsmart)

Dry food for cats or dogs in the following brands: Blue buffalo, proplan, eukanuba, iams, kirklands, nutro, authority, purina one, innova

Clumpy cat litter - tidy cat

Hard carriers

The first list is not as specific because they will take anything they can get. the second list is a bit more specific. They will be going to 2 different shelters. again I will take anything and I will need these by Tuesday night!