Lydia Rocks!!!

Lydia is the only one that looks good in this picture. We had a blast watching Lyd walk the stage!
AND ...Check out her ring!!!Side note ...
Santa traded his sleigh in for a motorcycle! We witnessed it on the way to the after party!

This is what happens when you work with the youth

Brant was not happy. His parents were visiting from out of town & helped clean it up before heading out to UNT for Lydia's graduation.
This was bound to happen with both of us in there. I think it's funny. Brant does not, which I respect.
So what do you think about teepeeing; vandalism or just plain fun?

Old Memory Relived Today!

I have vivid childhood memories of Paradise Bakery's sugar cookies. Whenever my family went to the mall we always stopped to get one. Paradise Bakery's are harder to find now & as an adult, I don't go to the mall as often. Just for kicks, my fingers performed a Google search for the recipe. To my amazement one popped up! My heart leaped for joy. I pulled out all the ingredients & baked them up. These cookies are very similar. Mmmmn gotta go, another cookie is calling my name.

Nothing Like Christmas Spirit

We actually got the tree out last weekend but didn't even fluff it out. I enjoyed Thanksgiving too much to let it go. This past Thursday I went to a Relief Society Christmas party & it filled my soul with Christmas spirit. I guess it rubbed off on Brant too. We decorated the house & started putting up lights outside.
I love this time of year when we all focus on giving, loving & the miracle of our Savior's birth!
Enjoy the music & some pictures from our weekend.