My happy weather

A fresh Snow storm= one happy girl. I know every Californian is supposed to hate the cold snowy weather but for some reason it makes me the happiest girl alive. Give me a snow storm whether it be two inches or two feet and I'm out the door bundled up dragging husband and pup. Snow men and snow angels line our apartment walkway. heaven.

We were so excited it finally dumped a good foot or so in the mountains. This snowless winter has kinda been a drag for us and getting back onto the slopes with fresh powder was just what we needed. We headed up the canyon to Brighton for night boarding. Couldn't have been a better date night. My new board has been a world of a difference. The stiletto Binding is seriously every girls boarding dream! It moves with the bend of your leg instead of jabbing in the backside and leaving bruises like my old ones would. Loving my new set up. Can't wait to break it in more before summer hits!

NYE Vegas style

Our third anniversary/New years eve celebration started off with with a nice drive down to Vegas. My favorite part of the trip was being with Josh all weekend long and having nothing to do but play and relax. We stayed at the awesome retro Flamingo hotel. I could'nt have been more in love with a hotel room... white leather and retro lighting are the perfect combo. Our bedroom mirror had a freaking TV built into it. How awesome is that??!

Jenny and Adam met up with us the next day. We window shopped, gulped down the most delicious Gelato in the world, walked through almost every hotel, ate the yummiest dinner, and just enjoyed each others company. We played paparazzi and about died when Kim K walked passed us in the Tao. We were total dorky screaming fans... loved every second of it. Then the countdown began as fireworks blasted off from almost every hotel on the strip. That was one New Years Eve celebration we will never forget. Vegas you were good to us and I'm sure we will be making this a tradition!













I took this pic right after we saw Kim. The look on our faces says it all.. Our dream came true! haha













Thank you Jenny and Adam for making this the best New Years Eve ever!

Holly Jolly Christmas

Christmas this year was at the Child home. Our activities included~

Ginger bread house contest
Christmas Eve dinner
Gift Exchanges
Sleeping in {a first for me}
Playing the Kinect
Opening gifts
Enjoying a Delicious French toast and Sparkling Cider Breakfast
Checking out our new toys and treats
Watching The Help
Playing games all day
Eating tons of sweets









We were spoiled big time this year!


Josh's Fav new toy


some of the gifts my sweet mom made for me... I absolutely love.



Movie day after Christmas with Grandma B



Ice skating with the Child's





Girls Bunco Ugly Christmas sweater Night hosted by the fabulous Candice Hunting... had such a blast.




~Thank you Child Family for hosting a Wonderful Christmas~

Elite party

This years End of the year Elite party was at the fabulous Grand America Hotel. It was beautiful and super formal. The food was delish. It was so fun to be with everyone and support our boys for all their hard work. Josh and I had a blast and it was so great to be with everyone. We are so excited to go out again with this awesome group this summer! Congrats to the BR office!











After we got to spend some time with Adam and Jenny at Temple square ooing and awwing at the gorg lights. LOVING this time of year

Grateful

I get to go riding about two to three times a week now with Marie and her horse and I thank my Heavenly Father every day for that opportunity. Horseback riding is therapy for me. Its relaxing, its challenging, its soothing, its exhilarating, and so much more. Through the cold 15 degree weather we ride through the morning haze and up into the beautiful mountains. I always had thought negatively of Utah growing up till I moved here. Especially now that I get to see the beauty all around me when we ride. To some it still may be a vast desert with no beauty, but to me I can see so much more. The peaceful feeling I get when we reach the top of the mountain and there's no one around us and nothing but a soothing breeze and an incredible view makes me realize how grateful I am for the things Heavenly Father gives us and blesses us with every day. I am so grateful for horses, for sunshine, for warm clothes, for nature, for this place I now call home, and for friends and family to share it with.

Jingle Bell Rock

The best song to blast while putting up Christmas decor = Jingle Bell Rock.

My poor neighbors are prob dying from all the loud Christmas music and random bursts of dancing/singing through the halls, But I am just LOVING decorating our house and having our first decorations being put up as a married couple. I know that sounds corny but it makes me so happy!!




Can you tell how obsessed I am with glitter right now??




I think our little abode is finally ready for the Christmas season! Even Cali has her first stocking. Bring on the Christmas festivities :)

Californian Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in beautiful 80 degree weather was just what we needed this year. With snowy utah behind us we took off for our week long adventure in Sunny Socal with my family. We had a fabulous Thanksgiving at my Gma and Gpa Billings house in the mountains. I ate for four people... and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. We rode horses, played sand volleyball, shooting, rode the tractors, and enjoyed some family time. The Billings are seriously the best people. They are so sweet and absolutely hilarious! Playing games till midnight is a tradition when we get together so of course we played murder and wacky six for hours. SO fun!

Thanksgiving flew by from having so much fun and it was time to hit the beach! We went to the wedge and 58th in Newport. The weather couldnt have been more perfect. Finally got me some sun :)

I had a lovely reunion with my two best friends. Words cant even express how much I missed them! So excited for Court to have little peanut.

Colby my little bro got his Eagle a couple nights before we left. The court of honor was beautiful and so sweet to be a part of. I love you Colbs seriously so proud of you!!

I am so Thankful for such an awesome family that is always there for me and that made our Thanksgiving one to remember. I miss my nephews and niece more than anything right now!! So many wrestling matches, tickle fights and hugs. Seriously having nephew withdrawals. Cant wait to see them again. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!