Christmas Bells are Ringing

This song has been stuck in my head ALL day...

But I don't care. Because I LOVE Christmas.

Christmas is my favorite holiday and almost favorite time of year except that I hate cold.

But I love white Christmases...so it's a trade-off.

This year is more special than others, for many reasons...

I finally have decorations, and not just any decorations. These decorations are almost all vintage...family heirlooms from Trey's side of the family.

I love vintage stuff...I love white Christmases...I love decorating...

This is the first year Trey and I celebrate with Allie...she can get excited and feel our excitement and she will know what to do with presents now...

White Christmas with the ones I love...vintage, beautiful decorations from family...a new apartment to stay warm in...

...And most of all...I love my Savior.

The Shoes I Mentioned

I mentioned some shoes of Nanda's in my previous post...

Here they are:

Love them.

A Thanksgiving Wedding

I know it is late to be posting about Thanksgiving...but better late than never.

My Thanksgiving was full of family, food, and fun...and a lot of photography.

My cousin finally got to bring home his Brazilian bride and marry her in the Salt Lake Temple.

And I was the lucky photographer :)

Just look at how beautiful she is...

And even though there was a language barrier...I could tell she was just as beautiful on the inside.

Adrian came with me again to do some pics at the temple the day before their sealing, and hours before the reception.

It was SO cold and a little windy...
I felt so bad for Nanda (who had never been in temps. colder than 70 degrees before coming to Utah.)

But she and Nick were walking on clouds and didn't seem to care so much as long as they were together :)

She has got some great shoe style...
I will have to post another pic of the shoes she wore to engagement pics...

walking on clouds...:)

These pics were taken the Friday after Thanksgiving...

And these were taken on Saturday...the day of their sealing.

It was a beautiful day...a little warmer than Friday.

Nick picked out her ring...I thought he did a pretty dang good job!

Thanks for letting me be such a big part of the wedding guys! It was fun!

Some Good Finds

Today I went to DI (Deseret Industries which is like a goodwill).

I found some pretty cool things that I was tempted to buy.

I had to remind myself that we don't have room for anything...


This nice wicker chair was only $15

Metal table with tile top $15

I wanted to buy this gun case and spruce it up for my husband...some paint or sanding and a stain...some cool knobs...but we don't have anywhere to put it. It was only $20 and solid wood.

I'm kinda mad at myself for not getting these deer wall hangings...I had some ideas...paint them white...

They were ceramic and only $2 each, but I decided I didn't need them.



I did, however, get Allie some clothes...a post on that to come, once they are washed.

My Christmas Wishlist

Last Christmas I received a lot of spending money. This is probably the best gift, because I LOVE to shop. Last Christmas I went shopping with my mom and sisters, which is one of my favorite things to do...

I couldn't find ANYTHING I wanted! I think all I ended up buying was a pair of dark jeans. BORING!

This year I am really excited...I have a REALLY long list of things I want and I have some spending money too. Can't wait for the shopping spree this year.

Here's what's on my list (not in any order):

A casual brown bag (for everyday use, that can hold diapers, bottles, and snacks)

Really long, really warm socks (Utah is getting really cold)

Black jeans (not sure about this one yet)

Cute, slouchy and simple shirts and cardigans (possibly other shirts or sweaters)

A fun, colorful wallet (one that is smaller and more stylish than what I already have)

A pretty headband (if my husband decides he likes them)

A pair of cubic zirconia studs (I wear these everyday)

Possibly one more pair of WARM winter boots that can get dirty (so a dark color)

Some fun flannel pajama bottoms (for days I don't go anywhere:)

Maybe one of these "shawl "cardigans? (I've wanted one forever.)

Some cute, warm boot slippers (or just ugly ones if they are cheaper)

Fingerless gloves (for shooting outdoor weddings)

Some sunglasses (not sure what style yet)

Do I look greedy??? I think I do.

Just so you know, I have just as much fun BUYING presents for other people...

Okay maybe just a little tiny bit more fun buying stuff for myself.

Do you think I can get all of this for around $100 or so???