Merry Christmas!

We had a very fun and eventful Christmas this year! I love Christmas because: I am with family all day, I get to eat my dads biscuits and gravy for breakfast, Christmas music is playing on every radio station, and the movie A Christmas Story is played all day. I can't believe Christmas came and is already almost gone. Thanks to everyone who spoiled us this year!
Thanks to the grandmas, Lane had presents to open!
opening presents from ValarieI think Lane had a little to much fun today
playing with new bath toys from aunt Valarie

Tag, I am it

This is my first tag and I am laughing really hard right now because I am the most boring person in the world! Sorry if you fall asleep while reading this post!

Tag #1
Where did you meet your husband? We were set up on a blind date by his sister Melinda. She is a good match maker!
What was the first thing you said to your husband? Probably "hurry, lets go" I was trying to spare him from the ackward 1st date "meeting the parents" conversation. He wasn't fast enough , my mom is quick.
Where was your first date? The State Fair. We had so much fun even though he was shy and quiet. (if you know Casey you know what I mean) I think that made me like him even more. He even won me a teddy bear!
Where was your first kiss? At my parents house in the office
Did you have a long or short courtship/engagement? I guess normal for Mormons. We dated about 4 months and engaged for 3 months.
Where did he propose? At my parents house. He did a little scavenger hunt. It was on Valentines day and I was still surprised.
Where did you get married? Mesa AZ Temple
How did your reception go? I loved everything about my reception! The mechanical bull was the icing on the cake! Yes you heard me right and no we are not hicks!
How was your honeymoon? Definitely can't complain! We went to Pagosa Springs CO for a week. It is a cute little town. We went to the hot natural springs and on a hot air ballon ride.

Tag #2
four place I have lived...
1. Mesa AZ
2. upstairs at parents house
3. downstairs at parents house
4. BYU Hawaii

four jobs I've had...
1. Stylist at Tantrum Hair Salon
2. Being a mom, but I don't consider that a job

five things Id like to do before I die...
1. Travel anywhere. I don't make it out much
2. This isn't something to do but it would be cool to meet someone famous. I don't care who.
3. Run a marathon. I HATE running but I want to be able to say that I did it. That's probably where I would die.
4. This is simple but I would love to learn how to play the piano well. I took lessons in Jr. high but obviously never got anywhere with it.
5. To do the splits. That is a big task for me, I am just not limber!

four favorite desserts...
1. brownie sundae from Charlestons
2. homemade cinnamon rolls
3. Dr. Pepper. I am not a soda drinker so this is dessert for me
4. blackberry bread pudding from Crackers

four facts about myself...
1. I am not a morning person. I love to sleep in.
2. I am very stubborn, some people know this
3. I love to go to lunch with girlfriends or out to dinner with Casey. I think it is so fun.
4. I cannot sing a tune for the life of me and probably never will

four favorite tv shows...
1. Oprah
2. Regis and Kelly
3. Reba (don't judge me)
4. Real Housewives of Orange County ( I need my cheap kicks!)

Tag #3
6 facts/habits about myself
1. I love going to bed with crisp clean sheets and freshly shaven legs!
2. I am the worst picker, it doesn't matter what. zits, dry lips, eyebrows, Casey's whiskers are my favorite.
3. I hate going to the bathroom. I will hold it for forever just so I don't have to waste time to go. I can hold it through the night even when I was 9 months pregnant.
4. I love summer time and the beach. Someday I will own a beach house!
5. I hate being alone at night. I run from my car to the front door as fast as I can . If Casey is gone over night I will call my little sister to spend the night with me.
6. Fish creep me out.

Wow that took a long time. I think I am supposed to tag someone now. I pick Leah, you like doing these kind of things.

HE DID IT!

Yes, you heard me right! Casey graduated from ASU last night with a degree in Business Adminitsration. He has worked really hard the past couple of years for this, and we can't be more proud of him! He is the best husband and father anyone could ever ask for! Thank you Casey for all that you do for us! We love you! on the last day of school Lane and I went down to ASU and decorated his truck

Christmas Party #2

The Goodmans are always starting fun traditions. On Monday night we had a progressive dinner including stops and all our homes for: appetizers, salads, hot chocolate, soup and dessert. All of it was really good and I have not been that full in a long time! We are singing "Must Be Santa" at Sunni and Travis's house

the kids dressed up the parts of the navity (Lane was digging it, wink, pictures are not his thing right now)
Lanes cousin Randon. The Goodmans have 8 grandchildren. They are the only boys out of the bunch. Luckily the are only one month apart.

Christmas Party #1

Tonight we went over to grandma and grandpa Udall's house for our annual cousin gift exchange. This has always been one of my favorite traditions and look forward to it every year! We all eat dinner then clear out the room to make way for all the presents. The little kids have a gift exchange, then the "grown ups" do a white elephant gift game. It is always so nice to be with family to celebrate the holidays! my sister Marcie and brother David
I think Lane was in wrapping paper heaven!
This is what we got for the white elephant gift. Casey is happy because I stole the M&Ms from my cousin who had already started eating them. Plus it came with a gift card for iTunes.
My sister Stephanie and her husband Travis ( who just got accepted to Buffalo NY for dental school, congrats!), one of my favorite cousins Leah with her husband Shaun and son Ryker
All of the first cousins who have children, two of them are pregnant with their second