What we do best . . .

December 18th was my mom's birthday! On the way down to Idaho Falls where we watched The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (awesome movie!!) and ate dinner at Texas Roadhouse (yumm!!), we decided to get out the camera and do what we do best: make funny faces!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Merry Christmas Party!

Time to catch up on some blogging for the month!

On the 10th, I hosted a Christmas party for some friends. The house looked so good with all the Christmas decorations up, I just had to show it off. :) Apparently my generation no longer knows what "RSVP" means because tons more people showed up than I had expected, but I am so glad! The more the merrier!


The party was complete with games, food, music, watching the movie Elf, and even a doughnut-eating contest! But perhaps the best part of all, was the money that everyone donated to a local family in need. I know them through work, and wanted to help them out for Christmas so that they could buy their little girls presents. Between all the guests, I was able to raise $108 for this family! I had my sister deliver the money the following week.


Thank you to all my friends who made the party so great, who helped out so much, and who were willing to donate to those less fortunate! Merry Christmas!!

Zumba Baby!

I think it's about time to mention Zumba in my blog!! I have been going to different Zumba classes off and on for over a year now, and I love it! A combination of aerobics and Latin dance, Zumba is the bestest, funnest workout ever!

Last night I attended a special Zumbathon put on locally by my Zumba instructor. There was a raffle, a silent auction, donations, and of course lots of "Zumba-ing". Everything was donated to a woman who regularly attends the Zumba classes who is fighting breast cancer. The whole event lasted almost two hours. You definitely had to get there early if you wanted a good spot. It didn't take long before the whole gym was filled with women, girls, and a even a few men. Most of the women wore pink in support of fighting breast cancer.

I always love Zumba, but this was an extra special night. As I watched everyone united for a good cause, united in the same dance moves, amidst a sea of pink, it felt good to be a part of something bigger than myself. I felt the spirit of giving which is what this Christmas season is all about. The love and support shown to this woman and her family was amazing. I am grateful to be a part of such a giving community!

Three kings found the Lord, and so can we!

Last Monday I took my mom, Colter, and Tom to a performance of The Forgotten Carols by Michael McClean. It was so good, and such a great way to celebrate this holiday season! It just puts you in the mood for Christmas, and giving, and loving your fellowman. I love the story of the Forgotten Carols and I love the music even more! We have a CD of it at home, and I put it on while our family was decorating the house for Christmas. It may be too late this year, but I would encourage everyone to look it up and get tickets next year if you can! You won't regret it!