December in a Nut Shell

I'm Baaaack! I left the blog world pretty much all of December, but I'm back & fully ready to catch up! I find it funny that when I actually have something blog worthy I'm too busy to blog about it, because I'm too busy living it, but here I am. Ready to post.

This is what I experienced while away...

1. I experienced a miracle! What miracle you ask? I survived finals...and it gets even better than this, I got all A's this semester. Don't think I even did that in high school.

2. I saw my cute sister dance at the UVU drill competition (December 12). Aren't they cute?

These girls did awesome! Placed well in all of their routines and were so fun to watch.

3. I spent time with family. We had two Clyde Christmas Parties this year!

Party One (December 13): Our "traditional" Christmas Eve had to come early this year and in a new location, I had a great time with our more extended Clyde fam.

Uncle Jeff playin the accordian for us.

My siblings with Grandma Pinkie

Grandma Pinkie entertaining us all!!!

Party Two (December 20): The typical party at Nana's. Full of fun, nativity, and exchanging cousin gifts! Thanks Mckay for my great gift...although I must admit I was slightly disappointed you didn't give me those Star Wars legos, like your Mom said you were going to give me! :(

Nate made a great donkey this year, I think he enjoyed it more than any other part he has played.

The Single One's

4. My Best Friend & Roomie got hitched (December 19)! It was fun to be a part of it and see her so happy. Congrats Jaynee and Cameron.

Since Jaynee doesn't believe in sleep we had a crazy night with the girls the night before the big day.  It was full of laughter, memories, jokes, and a 1 am run to In N Out. At 2 am, we finally called it quits even though the bride didn't want to. Little did we know, she would stay up an additional hour and then wake up at 6am to go to the gym to run. Crazy girl!

She might not look it here, but she was happy as ever. Jaynee & Cameron are perfect for each other and so cute together. Love them both.

Jaynee dancing with her Dad.

Isn't she gorgeous?

 

The girls.

Just me & the bride.

5. Natalie turned 16 (December 16)! Woot. Woot. She is still thrilled...and dying to go get her license!

We celebrated Texas Roadhouse Style w/ a Giddy Up and all.

I was too busy w/life to give her a birthday post so this will have to do!

Happy Birthday Sis!

6. Had a very wonderful Christmas! Santa spoiled me and my whole family! He surprised us with a Wii. I never thought I'd use it, because I hate video games, but I'm actually kind of liking it!

 

Nate got a Austin Collie jersey which was his favorite gift! It got a bigger reaction than the Wii.

Natalie is a little accessory queen and loaded up on jewelry, purses, scarves, and a new wallet.

 

Boots, Jeans, School Tuition, Jewelry...Santa definitely loves me. I was spoiled rotten. Ty really spoiled me this year too. He bought me a new camera, a case for it and a new memory card (yes, I lost my last memory card. Some creep at UVU probably found it and now has all my pictures.) He also got me a BYU jersey, a movie, and a clock...which is awesome...I have to make it myself, but it's going to be an activity for us both! He has one himself, too. I'm shocked he's volunteered to do a craft. haha. My grandparents also gave me great gifts that I love! Thank you Pinkie, Nana, Grumpy, and Grandpa Schaefer. I appreciate how generous you all are. Love you! I'm a very lucky girl.

Page & Kevin were the most spoiled of all.  They got a new tv and my parents bought them a blu ray player. Page surprised Kevin with a Wii and he surprised her with a Cricut. Santa brought them Guitar Hero for their new Wii.

We got my mom this super cute shelf! She was pretty happy about it. She'll probably kill me for putting this picture on the internet, since she has no makeup on, hates her picture being taken, and is in her pajama's, oh well. (sorry Mom, everyone else made the blog so you had to as well.)

 

Dad and Grandpa Schaefer

It's become a fun tradition to have him come see us Christmas morning!

We Love You Grandpa!

7. Shianne & CJ got engaged (December 5)! Pretty exciting stuff! He got home of his mission and within only a few weeks there was a ring on her finger.

I'm so excited for them!

...and props to Stephanie Cheney. She did a great job taking these.

8. My awesome brother got an intership at Channel 2 (December 22). Maybe if he's lucky, they'll like him enough to hire him and he won't have to move out of state come spring! If any could pull it off, it would be him. Nobody can talk sports like he does. He also got another gig at BYU. Good Job Kevin!

9. I finally made it to Temple Square to see the lights (December 27). Tyler and I doubled with our friend Jeff, and his date, Kelley Anne. We had a lot of fun. I didn't get the many pictures and didn't even go where I wanted to take them, but we were freezing so we made it a short trip!

I do love this one! Turned out pretty great. I'm loving the new camera!

Love this one as well.

Tyler and I

Kelley Anne and Jeff

10. This is a soon-to-be happening (January 9), but I'm sharing because I'm excited. My cousin, Melissa is getting married so I will soon be heading to Arizona for her wedding. I am so anxious to get out of this bitter cold Utah weather. I'm excited to see all of my family down there, including my cousin Mia who I have yet to meet. She was born in October and is VERY cute!

They're definitely not in order, I realized I did this kind of dumb, but oh well.