happy birthday nick!

today is my brother's 12th birthday! wow, where has the time gone!? seems like just yesterday he was born. nick is the best brother a sister could ask for! here are 12 things that i love about my brother:

1. he is really funny. 

2. he is super smart! 

3. he is excellent at every video game. 

4. he has a big heart.

5. for awhile, he would only eat peanut butter sandwiches. 

6. he loves to go on vacation.

7. he has a pretty good shot when it comes to shooting his bow.

8. he is a good soccer player.

9. he loves animals.

10. he makes some crazy faces.

11. when he was little thomas the tank engine was his favorite.

12. he is one of my best friends!

 wish i could be there to help you celebrate! hope you have a fabulous birthday nick! love you! xoxo

a texas christmas

 around 1:00 pm it was time to open presents...

 (i think the books my sister and i made were a success!)

nick and shane had a blast shooting nick's bow and arrow

  and we actually ended up having a very snowy white christmas in texas after all!

who would have thought!

 we took some family pictures while we were there too.

*courtney, thanks again for doing that!*

 it's hard for all of us to take a serious pictures...

 but we finally got one!

 while we were in texas we were able to surprise these lovely ladies with a visit!

 it was so nice to see the wilson crew!

and shane and i were also able to see this beautiful woman go through the temple to prepare for her mission! it was a wonderful experience!

over all it was a fantastic christmas break even with the unexpected snow. full of games, friends, laughter, tons of driving, home made meals, high school state game at the cowboys stadium!, family time, and many memories! cant wait to visit again...i miss it already.

hello december

i'm looking forward to,

seeing christmas lights everywhere

reuniting with friends i haven't seen for awhile

watching christmas movies (elf) all month long

hearing christmas music everywhere I go

cuddling with the hubs by our christmas tree

attending a friends wedding

wrapping presents

spending time with family

watching a dear friend take her final steps to prepare for her mission

sipping hot chocolate

it's going to be a fantastic month

pictures.

it pays to have a best friend that is a professional photographer!
abby and i met at a bridal fair right after shane and i got engaged and we just clicked.
she did all of our pictures; engagements, bridals, and wedding day. she's amazing!
these are just a few favorites from some pictures she took for us for the fall.
and don't forget to go check her out here! she's fantastic. seriously!

happy day of thanks!

i am thankful for,

a husband who loves me unconditionally,
pumpkin pie,
family. both blood and in-laws,
laughter,
friends who care,
my entertaining tv shows,
& blessings.

number twenty-one

that's right! the big two one happened on sunday and it was a fantastic day!
shane made sure it was a great one by decorating the house, making dinner, inviting family over, and baking the cake! phone calls from family and facebook/text wishes from friends made the day even better. i am so blessed with all the people in my life that love me!