Scottish Santa

My niece and nephew spent Christmas in Scotland this year - that's where my sister-in-law Katy is from. I am glad that the Scottish Santa looks the same as the American one! Are they not the cutest kids around!? I just had to share!

Celtic Santa, Aidan, & Lily

Christmas is (almost) here!

Traditions are the best! This weekend Danny and I were able to participate in family traditions that we enjoyed growing up.

My Family Tradition - The Washington DC Temple Lights

We usually go on Christmas Eve but this year we went a day early. We are sure glad we did because it was not too cold out and the musical performance was excellent! We were also lucky to have not only my side of the family join us but also Danny's sister's family too.

George and I checking out the scene... Allie, Dallin, Caleb, and me at the Visitor CenterThe Valencia FamilyWaiting for the performance to being... The Bingham Family

Our Family

B-e-a-utiful!

Danny's Family Tradition - Gingerbread Cooking Making

We joined Danny's sisters family in Baltimore in this fun tradition. I think Danny and I will definitely carry on this tradition with our family!

SadieDaisyGeorgeHenryChris & Nellie
and us!

Some of our creations...

G-man helping Danny

H cheesing with Danny

And then there was one... Danny wanting to make the moment last... informing me that he waits ALL year for this... he is so sentimental (and cute)
It's all good though cause I was busy getting kisses from G anyway...

Paper Football

Seriously, what happened to the grade school days when paper football and recess ruled our lives!? My mom and brother recently got into a pretty intense game of paper football while dining out. The game was quite contagious and soon we found other tables starting up their own games. I think if we had been there any l longer the whole joint would have been flicking paper footballs (or coasters).

Let the games begin...

Mom gets the posts up... Brian goes for the extra points...it's wide left...too bad, so sad

Trash talkin'
I think Dad wants to join in

What is... please get better!

I heard that Alex Trebek had a heart attack. I hope he is fine and that Jeopardy will carry on because I am not sure how my parents will survive without it. Here is to you Alex.

You Go Girl!

The Military Miss America candidate (from Utah!) was a combat medic in Afghanistan - thought this was a neat article about her in Newsweek.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/73936?GT1=10645

To see more pictures of her visit this web page:
http://www.pageant.com/soldier/

Deck the Halls

My Hot Cocoa Bar! Yummy!

Thanksgiving 2007

Disclaimer: I let my 9 year old niece take my pictures ... I think she did a pretty good job capturing the day ... Thanks Sadie!

What too much sugar does to you...

The next day we went to the Dulles Air & Space Museum

A Walk Down Memory Lane

My friend from Elementary School sent this to me. Growing up half Brasilian but looking like I am all Swede wasn't always easy you know. It was kinda like have an identity crisis - I wanted to be Latin but no one took me seriously. =) Anyway, I was so happy to have my girl Xuxa around, you see she is ALL Brasilian and blond and blue eyed just like me. When I went to Brasil as a little girl they nicked name me Xuxinha which means "little Xuxa". Xuxa - You're my girl!

Enjoy...




It's just not the same in English...She wears too much clothes.

The News Today

Ok, so first off I am so bummed to be back at work after my nice 5 day weekend but I must say that my usual Internet surfing for the day has surfaced some pretty intense news stories ...

Doctors Remove Woman's 10-Pound Hairball
http://www.nbc4.com/news/14693479/detail.html#


Can we say sick! Surgery is never fun but look on the bright side girl your instantly 10lbs lighter!


Official: Bride, groom stopped in Iraq actually terror suspects
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/11/26/iraq.bride/index.html

Haha, come on like that gown was going to get you anywhere with that Shade/Layers/Down East/Modbe (or insert your personal under shirt choice) shirt and don't even get me started on the hair - I mean HELLO eyebrows and scruff! Who were they kidding!?

Pageant officials investigate pepper spray prank - Miss Puerto Rico winner's makeup, evening gown coated with compound
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21975735/?GT1=10547

Oh my! What caddy ladies roam the earth. Gotta love drama mamas(itas).

Redskins' Taylor shot in his home - Pro Bowl safety in critical condition in Florida hospital
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/11/26/bc.fbn.redskins.taylors.ap/index.html?cnn=yes
Ok, I was in love with him last season until he spit in that guys face during the Tampa Bay game - ew! But seriously, I am so sad about this news! He just became a dad. Who are these crazies that are breaking into pro-athletes homes!? Get better Sean!


Ahhhhh yessss, I have now successfully made it through my Monday at work - thanks to the news of the day! It's 5 pm here and I am outta here! =)