THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

Saw this movie and love, love, loved it! We also saw "Bolt" and "Four Christmas", but I definitely recommend Australia!
Here's a picture my Mom sent me to remind us of our little angel Claire. We've had some sad days and may even have more ahead, but one things for sure, we've been blessed with three healthy wonderful children and we couldn't be more thankful, especially at this time of year for each one of their sweet spirits.

Last but not least, my weekend ended with lots of shopping. I made my lists, checked them twice, and pretty much came out with zero dollars in my pocket.

Crazy, hectic, emotional, fun filled week...so far!

I've had one of those crazy weeks and so far we're only three days into it. I guess the Holidays help to welcome most of that chaos though. Most of you know when I first moved to TN. I was pretty much ready to pack up and turn around, but I have to tell you the past couple of months have changed all of that. I have been blessed with some really wonderful friends here. Friends that help me get through crazy weeks, trying times, and are always there to listen when I need them. I love you all, you all know who you are!!! Here's just a few of my "Friend Moments" I have had this week~

Lots of phone calls from friends willing to listen as I vented.

Hobby Lobby and an evening dose of Hazelnut Hot Chocolate with Amy. (Yummy, if you haven't tried, it's a must!)

Watching The DWTS finale with neighbors! YAY for Derek and Brooke, you deserved it. Oh and by the way...how come my body doesn't look like that after kids. Hmmmm????

Dinner with Sheryl and Lanae at Red Robin's. One of my favorite restaurants. Sheryl I love you and I'm so happy to have you in my life.

Constant messages from old friends who still mean the world to me. The only negative to Facebook is that it's a constant reminder of how old we are getting and my husband is wondering if I'm ever going to get off the computer!

Christmas Shopping with Katie and Amy and yummy dinner at Russo's. Yay for Russo's and early Christmas Shopping.

GOTTA LOVE GOOD FRIENDS!

GO UTES!So you may ask if there are any Utah fans in Tennessee.....the answer would be yes, three of us, and here we are!
My attempt at making "U" cupcakes.
My friend Amy ( BYU fan) made this little shirt for her son. Although it's slamming Utah I thought it was very creative and cute.

Thanks Sharp's for having us over to watch the game. I was one happy wife when Utah won.
A Utah victory equals a happy husband!

"TIMEOUT FOR WOMEN"

"TIMEOUT"

Over the weekend some of my good friends in the Ward and I attended Deseret Books "Timeout for Women" in Nashville. It was a much needed vacation for all of us. We had a great time and kept very busy. Get ready...this is a long post but we just had so much fun so I wanted to share all of it.

These ladies( Erika, Tiffanie, Sheryl, Marianne, Kristen, Amy, and Cheri) are all wonderful women and friends of mine. It was so much fun getting to know them better. They all inspire me in different ways and make living in Tennessee feel like home.
I was inspired by all of the presenters and singers at Timeout. I loved listening to Hilary Weeks. She sang a beautiful song called "Just Let Me Cry". It was something I really needed to hear and it helped to put a close on many of the thoughts I've been feeling that past couple of months. She's amazing!
One of the best parts of my weekend was running into my old college roommate Lacey. I was so surprised and happy that it literally brought tears to my eyes. I love this girl and she clearly means so much to me. Lacey I love you to pieces!
After attending the seminars we shopped at Opry Mills Mall, ate at lots of yummy restaurants, got some girl talk in, toured around the Opryland Hotel, had pillow talk time at night, and just laughed lots. There's nothing like laughing until your stomach hurts (Marianne)!
Here's Marianne and I kickin' up our heels at the Wildhorse Saloon. We had a blast. I definitely used some muscles I haven't used for a while..ouch! Those of you who know me know this is one of my passions and it was perfect sharing it with a friend who does this for a living.
Thanks ladies for a fun night! It's so nice getting out and doing something that you haven't done forever.
Here we are at Opryland Hotel. For those of you who haven't been, you have to add this to your "to do" list. This place is amazing.
Once again, thanks ladies for a wonderful weekend!

BESTS DANCING WITH THE STARS PERFORMANCE EVER!

I've watched this show every season since it's debut and I've never seen a dance I've loved more. Leave it up to Derek and Julianne Hough to bring it!!! Even if you're not a fan this is great entertainment.

I've become a serious couch potato!

HELP....I've fallen and I can't get up-off the couch that is.

I've never watched the Gilmore Girls but now I'm HOOKED. My friend let me borrow all 7 seasons (I'm on the 3rd) and I'm addicted. I've let me house go, my kids are a mess, and I've had waaaay too much Diet Coke.

Are there any other Gilmore Girl fans out there???

POLITICS.....YUCK!

Instead of posting how nervous, scared, disappointed I am about the president elect I actually wanted to share some enlightening news about my thoughts on the elections. On Tuesday as I approached the voting booth I felt an unbelievable amount of emotions run through my body, not because of who I was or wasn't voting for but for the gratitude that I have to live in a country where I CAN vote~ Where my voice can be heard and where I have the freedoms as a woman to worship and speak as I may. I'm proud to be an American and I'm proud to live in a nation under GOD!
Okay so this is how I was feeling about 6 weeks ago. I know it was my choice to buy a honkin' huge car, but still......it was very depressing every time I would fill up. I'm happy to say that the gas here in Memphis is now down to $1.97 a gallon. My once $116.00 fill up is now $54.00. Now that's a reason to smile!

The end to a great season!

Carson's football season came to an end yesterday. It was their last game and it ended on a high note for Carson. He made three touchdowns and their team came in third place in the league. We had a great time watching Carson play, as we always do. Way to go bud!

There's nothing better than family support!
Carson with all four of his coaches behind him. He loved playing for these guys!

Mom and Dad rooting on their Mighty Might!

The team with their cute, little cheerleaders. If we make any type of comment to Carson about the girl's, he just squirms and says ooo....yuck!

GO COLTS!

HALLOWEEN PART 2

So I took lots of pictures Halloween night but I had a big smudge on my lens that I didn't see so none of my pictures really turned out. Thanks goodness for neighbors with clean cameras. That aside, "Trick or Treating" turned out good and the kids had a blast.