Christmas Tag!

Amy tagged me....

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? ... Wrapping Paper almost always but sometimes I use gift bags for the impossible items that would take forever to wrap.

2. Real tree or fake?... Fake, but I would love to have a real one. That is only if I had a maid to clean all the mess a real tree makes.

3. When do you put up the tree?... Usually after Halloween but this year we had it up two week before Halloween...lol

4. When do you take the tree down?... After the New Year

5. Do you like eggnog?... HATE IT!

6. Favorite gift received as a child?...My favorite two gifts were my Cabbage Patch Doll and Cabbage Patch Big Wheel.

7. Hardest person to buy for?...My dad & father-in-law.

8. Easiest person to buy for?... My boys Cameron & Keelen.

9. Do you have a nativity scene?... Yes, I have 3 and my favorite is a mini Precious Moments Nativity Scene.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?... MAIL, but unfortunately I did not get around to buying Christmas cards this year. I know a lot of people are expecting them but we had a lot of stuff happen that kept me busy. Sorry...

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?...I would never want to hurt any ones feelings so...I loved them all!!!

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?...I can't pick just one...ELF, Home Alone, A Christmas Story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and a bunch more. I love Christmas.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?... As soon as I can. This year I think I bought a few gifts in August.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?... I can't remember. ( My old age is getting me...lol)

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?... Gingersnaps,but Amy's answer sounded really good. I am going to have to try and make that. Amy, Do you follow any recipe or do you just add red hots?

16. Lights on the tree?... Yes, they are built into the tree and they are bright white. I love them!

17. Favorite Christmas song? ... Right now the boys have me listening to The Chipmunks Christmas.

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? ... Both but this year we are staying home.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? ... Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen, and Rudolph.

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?... A star but the dang thing broke so I need a new one.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? ... We open presents on Christmas Eve after dinner then Santa comes that night and leaves even more presents for Christmas morning.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? ... Shopping, I hate it when all I need are just a few grocery items and the store is completely packed that I can't even get down the isle.

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? ... I love all my ornaments, but every year we get a personalized family ornament. I also love the ornaments we got the year we went to Disneyland around Christmas time.

24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? ... Honey Baked Ham and fresh green beans.

25. What do you want for Christmas this year?... A miracle! I want my back to be better and Jake's ankle to heal fast.

26. Favorite thing about Christmas? ... Absolutely everything... I love the Christmas spirit everyone has, cookies, joy, lights, white elephant exchange, carols, gingerbread houses, and much much more.

♥ B

GRAY HAIR & HIGHLIGHTS

Well, as you all know I am getting older. I also stress and worry about pretty much everything. We can't forget my 2 boys that keep me busy. (Technically 3 boys if you count Jake) ( Love you babe...lol)

Okay, my point is I have GRAY hair. Can you believe it I am 27 years old and have GRAY hair. Well, I have been pulling them out for the past few years and I decided today that, that probably isn't the best thing to do. So I was faced with a dilemma. I love my dark brown hair but it's filled with gray. If I choose to color it dark brown then I would have to do that often which would ruin my hair.

So, I did it the last option, I got highlights. I don't really like light colored hair or highlights on myself but they are the best thing to blend gray hair. Sure enough no more noticeable gray hair but I really need to get use to the highlights because it makes my hair look really really light. (yuck)

I really hope I get use to these fast because I am really missing my dark brown hair right now. I guess I should cheer up, it should grow on me and if not I can always color it dark brown.
Oh and by worrying about this I am probably getting more GRAY hairs...lol

I have added a before and after picture...lol (Sorry it's not the best picture of me. I kind of look a little strange)

♥ B

PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY BLOG

So I am really trying to get into this blog but I am having a little bit of trouble figuring it out. When I first started I found out how to put a template on my blog but I guess my memory got erased or something...lol...I can't remember anything.

Please anyone leave me a comment telling me how to change my template or where to go to find one or maybe just tell me some tips or tricks you know. Please just help me I am struggling with this. At this point I will take any help I can get. Thanks in advance.


♥ B

TWILIGHT REVIEW

Well, I went to the movie with low expectations. I was worried that it would not be good. I now can say I worried for nothing. I was pleasantly surprised, it was great!!! Of course it was not even close to being as good as the book but it worked. Some scenes were left out but that always happens when books are made into movies. I think the cast worked really well together. My only complaint would be there were these little girls sitting in front of us and they giggled every time Edward spoke. (Really annoying) But overall I was completely happy with the movie and cannot wait to see it again!

Our Twilight Experience~

Me & Jaime bought tickets the day they went on sale but unfortunately at that time there was not a midnight showing. So we got tickets to see the movie at 10 am on the 21st. We started the day by leaving at 7am. We played the Twilight soundtrack on our way, Jaime was dressed in her Twilight shirt (damn I wanted one) and we read the complete guide to Twilight. So we arrived at the theater and there was no one there. (I guess everyone saw the movie at midnight) So we left to get breakfast. We came back and still no one was there so we sat in the car and talked. Well, we left again (nature calls) and when we came back 2 women were waiting. As soon as we pulled up 3 more cars came. So we were second in line and after 30 minutes had past there was a huge line of crazy girls and women. I swear I seriously thought there was going to be a brawl, this one lady was trying to cut in front of us. So the doors opened at 9:40 and I went to the kiosk machine to get our tickets and wouldn't you know the damn machine was broke. So I totally cut in front of this lady at the other machine. I just leaned over and swiped my card in the machine before she could say anything. I swear I thought she was going to yell at me but she didn't say anything. Well, we got the seats we wanted and overall had an awesome time and watched a great movie.

I LOVE TWILIGHT AND CAN'T WAIT UNTIL NEW MOON COMES OUT!

♥ B

**NEW MOON** Summit Entertainment Announces Twilight Sequel ~New Moon~

Los Angeles, CA November 22, 2008 — Summit Entertainment announced today that the studio is officially moving forward with the production of NEW MOON, the second installment of its filmed franchise TWILIGHT, the action-packed, modern day vampire love story. The movie will be based on the second novel in author Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series titled, New Moon. The first movie in the TWILIGHT franchise, the self-titled TWILIGHT, arrived in theaters this weekend to sold-out showings.Stephenie Meyer stated, "I don't think any other author has had a more positive experience with the makers of her movie adaptation than I have had with Summit Entertainment. I'm thrilled to have the chance to work with them again on NEW MOON."

Starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, TWILIGHT tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together...even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires. Their unorthodox romance puts her in physical danger when Edward's nemesis comes to town and sets his sights on Bella.

♥ B

Our Precious Nephew BRAYDEN

Brayden was born November 9th at 12:52 pm. He was 5 lbs 9 oz and 18 inches long. He is one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen. I am so grateful to my sister for letting me share her experience and be with her when Brayden was born. The moment I saw Brayden I loved him like one of my own.

Tomorrow I am taking Cameron and Keelen to see Brayden for the first time. They are so excited to have a new little cousin. They think he is the sweetest little baby they have ever seen.

We are truly blessed to have an new beautiful addition to our family. Welcome baby Brayden we love you so much and look forward to spoiling you and sending you home to your parents.

♥Love,

Aunt Brenna

Halloween 2008

Well, this Halloween Cameron & Keelen decided to be Starwars characters. They were so cute and got so much candy! Cameron was Commander Cody and Keelen was Boba Fett. The boys had a fun time trick or treating and can't wait until next year, they are already planning their costumes.


♥ B