Throwback Thursday, New Year's Eve Edition

Here is my post from New Year's Eve 2005.
It's amazing how much and yet how little things have changed in 10 years. Age 11 to 21 is a huge change but age 21 to 31 is like, "ehh".
I am happy to report that I accomplished most of my goals/resolutions for 2006 and that feels good.
I have one "goal" for 2016 and that is to write in my journal each day. My best friend got me a 5 year journal that I can't wait to try out.
Happy New Year!!

An Accounting of 2015

Lots has happened this year. I was promoted to Senior Benefit Advocate and I became a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
I learned how to appliqué over Christmas weekend while working on Catherine's felt stocking.
I was able to go on 3 vacations this year: 2 long weekends (one in Southern California and one to Las Vegas), and a week visiting my cousin in Seattle, WA.
My favorite song of 2015 is "Wildest Dreams" by Taylor Swift.
My favorite movie of 2015 is Far From the Maddening Crowd.
My favorite color of 2015 is Gold.
My favorite TV show of 2015 is Parks & Rec.
My favorite TV show to binge watch on Netflix in 2015 is MASH.
My favorite YouTube channel is BubzVlogs.
My favorite lipstick for 2015 is Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm in Smitten.
My favorite mascara in 2015 is Covergirl Lash Blast Volume.
My favorite beauty product of 2015 is Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer.
My favorite treat of 2015 is cinnamon salt water taffy.

Here is to looking forward to 2016 and the adventures it will bring!!

Happy New Year 2016

It's not even 6 PM yet on New Years's Eve but I am already ready for bed, pjs and all.
2015 was an exhausting year filled with hard work and good memories.
I don't make many resolutions as I like to see where the Lord leads me. I know I am not in control here and I'm happy to go for the ride. I do see myself getting my Utah Pharmacy Tech license and hopefully buying a car in 2016 but we shall see. :)

5 years later

The top picture is from Christmas Eve 2010 when Lesley, Haley, and I went snowshoeing around the cabin. It's rather warm and sunny. We only needed a jacket, hat, and sun glasses.
The bottom picture is from Christmas Eve 2015 when Lesley, Haley, and I went sledding. It's cold and windy. We are bundled up as much as possible with coats, hats, gloves, scarfs, and googles.
Winter is funny!!

Merry Christmas 2015

Sledding on Christmas Eve 2015

It was cold and windy but we had a great time sledding. We've had some lightly white Christmas Eves for the past couple years but yesterday was perfect sledding with over 12 inches of compacted snow. So fun!!

Christmas Tree 2015

For the past 16 years we have "rescued" a tree on December 23rd and taken it up to our cabin to celebrate Christmas. It's one of my favorite traditions.
This tree is one of my favorites and it was really fun to decorate. It has big branches and wide spaces so it really showcases the ornaments.
There is so much magic in Christmas lights. I think that's because they represent the Light of Christ in our increasingly dark world. Unlike magic, the Atonement and the love God has for us is very real. We are so loved by Heaven!!

Happy Christmas Eve 2015

On the 12th Day of Christmas 2015

Merry Christmas Eve Eve!!

On the 11th Day of Christmas 2015

On the 10th Day of Christmas 2015

On the 9th Day of Christmas 2015

On the 8th Day of Christmas 2015

The Cookie Theives

On the 7th Day of Christmas 2015

On the 6th Day of Christmas 2015

On the 5th Day of Christmas 2015

On the 4th Day of Christmas 2015

On the 3rd Day of Christmas 2015

On the 2nd Day of Christmas 2015

So Not Bitter---- LOL

On the 1st Day of Christmas 2015

Family Pictures 2015

See the Lights on Temple Square 2015

Festival of Trees 2015, part 2

I love the rustic elegance of this tree. There are so many different textures like burlap, felt, velvet, raw wood, twine and jute, raffia, lace, metal, gold, paper, chicken wire, wool. It's fantastic and brilliant!!
I love the different kinds of bells; material, shape, and size. I love the burlap poinsettias and the felt star garland. I love that there several tones of red. I love the red metal stags paired with the white paper balls.
It is simply amazing and all created by mother. I love to brag about her!!! She has been doing a tree for the Festival of Trees for 24 years and each tree just gets better and better and better. My mother is a genius!!