XC Christmas Party

So every year the girls cross country team has a CHRISTMAS party. 

Since Christmas is beyond my favorite thing on this planet...

we have had the party at my house for the second year in a row. 

 Mom and I went to Michaels to look for crafts...

as did my little sister Sarah and I.

They both put these on...different days.  

like mother like daughter? :) 

ANGIE, MELISSA and I always ride together. And take our annual pit stop in Rainbow Valley.

Last year and this years photo 

We made some sweet sweaters. Complete with baby Jesus on the sleeve. 

 No big. 

Made some sweet candy canes out of beads.

These Santas were a craft disaster...but still super fun. 

Not too many girls came this year...but thankfully my 3 favorite people crashed. 

RY, WILL and BRANT! 

 We had a gingerbread house making contest...

 Obviously we WON. 

Evidence....

Thank you team for a fun Christmas party! Love you all! 

Sooo last week...

so last week was pretty crazy.  

there was chemo number 7...

 dearest WILL was by my side. 

and look how cute this guy is.  new friend at chemo? YES! 

 My amazing mother was there of course.  She is amazing.  A little gloating about her...

we are retarded and forgot my meds once again.  She drove all the way BACK to San Diego to give them to me.  I have the most loving momma in the whole world.  What would I do without her??

Thank you momma. 

In other non important news, WILL, BRANT and I hit up the zoo...

 these are Brants fav

 pretty Balboa

 RAWR! 

play'n catch up

Its been a crazy few weeks. 

Heres a little game of catch up. 

my boyfriend RYAN...

had his first knee surgey...two more to go and he will tie me. ;) 

i might get in trouble for this amazing photo...

WILL, ERICA and I helped clean up the Famosa Slough...

had family dinner with SARAH, BRANT and WILL

 yay iPhone photos...hope i get a real camera soon!! 

we just gotta get through finals, then comes what we all have been waiting for...

CHRISTMAS!! 

Turkey Day

Soooo today is ONE MONTH 'TILL CHRISTMAS!!!

oh and Thanksgiving too...

this year me and my lil sis SARAH wanted to help

she was STOKED! 

 we made a pumpkin pie 

 yuumm

started the pie crust for our pecan pie

 DJ MOM aka Faloy putting the crust on... 

 it was harder than it looks 

 we also made our TRADITIONAL ROLLS 

 dad was being a goober 

 our pecan pie turned out great! 

 WO! 

 dad with the rolls 

 my parents are presh 

 <3 

 intense baking 

 my pretty momma <3

 peeling the potatoes 

 prepp'n the turkey...

 pretty mom all ready for dinner 

 so much to clean up...

 why so serious?

 dad <3

 we might have named our turkey Albert  

 he looked pretty yummy 

 oh yes. 

 carving time 

steaming hot! 

 our pretty set up 

 WILL came too!! :) 

 Pie time. 

It was a successful Thanksgiving full of cooking, football, family and a dear best friend. 

I am thankful more than ever for my family and close friends.  Love you guys. 

It was a great blessing for NO CHEMO TODAY!! 

I got to be home with my family, and NOT be a drugged out sleeping zombie. 

Count your blessings. Give thanks.  

p.s. we missed you EMILY.  

(the big sis)