He wasn't super happy to go, but he enjoyed the concert and.... I know it was good for his little BAH-Humbug self!!! ;)
The piano player has been with this choir for 18 years and travels with the to Disneyland for the national show! WOW.... who would have thought that a choir did this!?
My dad and I all dressed up and looking nice!
After the concert! Believe it or not.... that 's not snow! That very thick fog!!! LOL
~Chris and Kristin
After the kids strung the lights we ALL decorated it. Needless to say, my dad had done so well it was everyones favorite!!!
The decorations were amazing and the tree was so fun to decorate!
Adding some finishing touches! :D
My favorite! The little elves in the windows!!!
Paige added even more around the house and now you can't help but to feel so happy when you walk in!
Just outside there was a man playing on plastic drums, he was very very good. There was a man tieing ballons and a bagpipe player.
Paige and I at Jakes Bar and Grill. (Notice my new coat!!! I LOVE IT!)
The end of a long, fun day shopping. From left to right: Paige, Jane, Angela, and I.
We stopped in Woodburn at the outlet mall on our way home. (I didn't feel like posting those pictures. :D)
I got these beautiful Sterling Silver earrings from my dad and Paige. They are beautiful on.
I also got a "DELUX" pampering kit from them as well (a mink blanket (simulated), a yummy smelling bath shower gels and lotion set, calf warmers, and black fuzzy flip-flop slippers! I received money from grandparents and family! THANK YOU. Bought myself a B-E-AUTIFUL car coat. (You'll see it in the pictures from our trip to Portland). I was also given money for a plane ticket home from Chris's mama! :D
The table was very put together and and proper. :D First time I have had this type of setting for Thanksgiving. We even all got our own name placing!
The turkey was not only nice to look at but it was 'juicy, tasty, moist' and a little more. It's been a since a turkey like this.
STUFFED, HAPPY, and ready for a nap. Zzzzzz!!!!
Curt making mashed potatoes. (Sorry it's out of place!)
After dinner Chris and I got to pull the Wish Bone. He won and won't tell me what he wished for.
It was a great Thanksgiving and the only thing that could have made it better would be having our family and close friends here to enjoy the holidays with us!
~Kristin
Saturday afternoon we went and saw New Moon. It was amazing and we both can't wait until the next one comes out! I've read all the books and love them! Just from watching the movies, Chris keeps asking me questions about what happens next and what's going to happen. But I'm a good girl and I won't tell him, I couldn't ruin it! You know how it is... So his latest comment is "I just need to read the book!" Ha ha, we all know how he is and if this happens I won't just be blogging, I'll be calling!!!
So for dinner we took him to Red Robin. It was a joint decision and a great place that EVERYONE could afford. We had lots of fun.
Here is Curt (dad), Ron (grandpa) and Rosie (grandma). It was Chris's first time meeting them and my second. :D We just love them and have a blast getting to know them.
Chris - with his gifts, Ashton (my brother) and Brandon (Ashton's older brother, not related to me but we claim him!!!) I love all the different expressions here!!! LOL
WE LOVE THE DUCKS! And now they are turning us into DUCK FANS! Gear and all! Chris loves his new beer mug. It has gel inside the mug that freezes in the freezer! Great way to keep your game beers cold!He also received a leather coat from me and a 'Snuggie' from the aunt and uncle.
From right side clockwise. Kevin (uncle, Curts brother) , Rhonda (Kevin's friend), Sierra (Carla's niece), Carla (aunt), and Mike (uncle, Curts brother).
Chris talking to grandma, being his sweet self and telling her thanks for the gift!
I wasn't aloud to bring the cake and he made sure there weren't balloons. So there was nothing he could do about getting sung to! We all clapped along and LOVED watching him turn fire-engine red! :D
This is the family.
We sung our own version of 'Happy Birthday' and THEN got to eat the cake.
All in all, to sum up the night, I just love him and he knows it! He also knows how spoiled he is! ;)X O X O I LOVE YOU BABE! I hope you had a
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
~Kristin
EVERYBODY (I know) loves fresh strawberries! BONUS: They always look good.
Butter cream and strawberry filling. Nobody said it had to LOOK GOOD! LOL...
All the layers put together.....I'm definately not a professional...
I had to laugh when I stood back and saw this. What a mess! How did I fix this you may be thinking? ...I'll put it in the freezer, thank you Cake Boss!!! And who said T.V. isn't informational?!
Nobody makes it better than Betty! ...I just hope it covers up the mess...
A little bit of TLC and some help from Betty, I was pretty impressed, if I say so myself!
Let's not get too excited! Why have a pretty cake when you can have a FUN cake!? Nothing like a touch of blue sprinkles and some fun frosting!!!
Look how round my little face looks here?! ODD...Couldn't be because I'm standing next to two really cute boys! So SO LUCKY!
Playing '21'
This is Ken, he is one of my beloved clients I help take care of. 
Chris, Myself, Ken, and Diane....
Despite being unsure if he wanted to go or if it would even be fun... he loved every minute of it! "What a trooper!" I knew he'd like it! ;) He always does.
As tradition....
Paige and I just before the night is almost over.
....The best table no matter where you are!!!! Fundraiser, Vegas, Mesquite!!!
Our after hours adventure was very exciting and definately a new experience. It brought a whole new meaning to "talented" and the action of "dancing"! It was a blast none the less.
