In Search of the Perfect Christmas Tree

Today my family and I went searching for the perfect Christmas Tree. 

Its one of my favorite things to do. 

I told my mom I'm going to drag my little munchkins someday to get a Christmas Tree with them. 

Whenever that happens.
This is our fourth year of going to mountains and cutting down our own tree.
I missed the first year for some lame excuse
{"I don't want to get hurt for Basketball" I seriously can't believe I said that}
This year Aubrie didn't come which was sad because she just makes everybody laugh the whole time.
It was a first for some new things. We actually took our time instead of rushing through.

Ride up was normal. Just the nice view of all the trees and snow.

I just wanted to go snowboarding right then. Just headed up all the way to Pomerelle.

We most certainly looked like a family out of the Martha Stewart Magazine.
We brought a picnic.
Homemade Turkey noodle soup and rolls. Hot Chocolate and homemade marshmallows
Yup we are that legit.

This was the longest hike we have had in searching for a Christmas tree. 

we made an entire loop. I wouldn't be surprised if we had walked a mile until we found our tree. 

Good for burning those calories I ate on Thursday. 

I'm sad I'll miss the decorating but what can I do. 

Need to finish up three more weeks of school. Then I'll have my off-track break. 

What are your Christmas tree Traditions?

Who's Idea Was This Idea

I would like to know who created this madness of Black Friday.
I would say its getting Holiday Status...if you know what I mean. 

At Target my mom heard a story about a lady who pepper  sprayed 

the whole entire crowd just so she could be first in line. 

Hasn't she heard getting there super early so she can be in the front. 

CA-RAZY!

I skip all of that madness. Thank you!

Its called internet and being sane! 

I'll wait until most of the crowd have left. 

But here are some things I found today in Twin Falls.

 {Thought it was neat but I didn't get it}

 {Now this is the perfume I have wanted for a long time. 

I think the name suits me. Yay for TJMaxx }

{I am going to make my own. When I find the spare time in the next 3 weeks!}

Got some lovelies crossed of for Christmas Shopping for the family and friends.
So it was a good shopping day with just the girls!
Tomorrow is Christmas Tree day! Super Stoked for that!

How was your Black Friday?

Turkey Day!

Did you have a good Thanksgiving?

Mine was spectacular. 

It was the first Thanksgiving with just the 6 of us and it was bliss.

My Mother is fabulous cook and she's teaching us her ways. 

Trust me she has a divine talent when it comes to cooking!

I got to prepare the stuffing. Best Stuffing in the world!!! Its my favorite most definitely. 

Our feast was completely diary-free{Yay for my mama!} and it was delicious.

Then after taking care of all the the dirty dishes...it was time for the first annual 

Woodhouse Turkey Bowl. 

Yup my whole family played with the good ol' pigskin!

Teams were split up Mom, Dad, Carter vs. Aubrie, Lauren, and Me. 

I think you can see who won 

Pie quickly followed and some naps. Then we finished the day with

some James Bond and my personal favorite The Grinch {with Jim Carey}

Lots of quoting  mind you!

"If you so much as utter one syllable I'll hunt you down and gut you like a fish!!

If you'd like to fax me press the star key!"

I Am Blessed

I am grateful for many different things

{1} My Mother- I call her everyday-even if its the little things

{2} My Papa- he's my hero and I count on his sound advice

{3} My siblings- I used to think they would never miss me but they have proved me wrong

{4} An apartment-it gets really cold here, I like being warm

{5} My creative abilities- I love being an art major-graphic design is so much fun

{6}My friends-I don't no where I would be without them

{7}Lindsey-she is an amazing roommate, she has made this semester so much fun

{8} Food-who isn't grateful for food...seriously who isn't

{9}BYU-I-I'm at the place I need to be

{10} Modern Medicine- I'm glad my thyroid is back to normal

{11}Cars- I wouldn't have been able to come home

{12}The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints-this is where I find happiness

{13}Computers-gots to keep up with everyone

{14}Texts that make me smile

{15}a phone call from a friend

{16} Lunch with Alba

{17}Answers to Prayers
{18} My Savior Jesus Christ-his atonement is everything to me

{19}My Heavenly Father-He knows who I am and he knows what I need

{20}To be me-Everyday I get to pursue my dreams and goals 

Greetings from Rexburg part 2

Welcome  to Rexburg!

Where :

You can find attics in your apartment

You can use skate parks as a picture background.

 Sammy's is the best place for shakes!

 Staring at the Mac Computer for 5 hours is common

You find out Rexburg is dirtier than you think! ;)

 The Spori 3rd floor is the where your imagination can take leaps and bounds

Snow is big, fluffy, and magical.

Pretty Much the Best

Hansel and Gretel

So coming home this weekend wasn't just for my Grandparents 50th wedding anniversary.

I of course came to see the performance of Hansel and Gretel by the Ballet Conservatory. 

Lauren was the mother. Not that evil step-mother you've all read about. Psh.

She got mad that the children spilled the cream and sent them out of the house. 

Typical for any mother on a budget.
Geez I sure hope she didn't leave the church over some cream.
Lauren was also an angel.

Before the performance Aubrie and I had a little fun with the camera.

And yes you missed out on the commentary of Hansel and Gretel.

My sister and I are hilarious!

This is the third time I've watched Hansel and Gretel. And I love watching it 

each year! I can't believe how amazing of a dancer my sister is becoming!

She's definitely headed to becoming a Prima Ballerina! 

I promise better pictures in the future. 

Still getting a hang of this new camera.