Santa Baby

The girls performed at the ward Christmas party. It was a HIT. Then Santa's "helper" made an appearance. Everyone had a blast.

Tori's First Grade School Christmas Program

Everything was in Spanish. Tori sang the Little Drummer Boy (in Spanish) and did AMAZING! They got lunch and hot chocolate afterwards for all the families. We are so proud of you Tori. You are growing up too fast.

Top 10 Beauty Secrets

My Top Ten...

I have been tagged! These are my top ten beauty secrets that I swear by:

#1. I agree...a great gloss is mandatory. I recommend MAC Lipglass. This stuff NEVER comes off.

#2. A hair smoother and shine enhancer. This one is from Bath and Body Works. LOVE IT!
#3. A good pair of designer jeans. YES, they are worth every cent!!!!

#4. A great moisturizer is key to having smooth skin. This one is packed with Vitamin A which is the secret ingredient for any good moisturizer.

#5. Can't go anywhere without a cute pair of sunglasses. Great for any day with or without make-up. My favorite pair are Dolce and Gabbana knock offs from the Pharmacy in Mexico. Can't beat $5!

#6. A fake hair piece for those on-the-run or bad hair days. They sell great ones at the Dollar Store or at any jewelry/accessory store.
#7. To feel good you have to smell good. Right now I am loving JUICY.


#8. Accessorizing will make everyday drab into special occasion fab. A good necklace or a great scarf is what I do.
#9. The new flat iron. They help maintain smooth hair. They curl and they straighten. Whats not to love??



#10. My last...and most important beauty tip is a white smile. I've had bleach trays, zoom whitening and everything else under the sun, but the best are Crest!

I tag...Jeni, Laurice and Sara J.

White Elephant

We played "Celestial Companions" and Jen and Kara were a "couple" and they WON.

Good food, fun games, and great company.

I love the annual Christmas parties with the White Elephant gift exchange. This year some of the gifts included: a "spice" kit (to spice up your life), chocolate mixed with exercise videos, a "Male Urinal" (you'd have to see it to believe they exist), a half used roll of T.P., a wooden Boodah, a home waxing kit (Garrett secretly LOVED getting it). hehe, and lots more.

Just the 7 of Us.

The 7 brides for the 7 brothers. If you ask me I think they are the lucky ones. hehe.

too funny...

I am sorry. I couldnt' pass this opportunity to post this one:

Tori came up to me and said, "we need more asses." I freaked out, of course, and said WHAT?! did you just say? She said, "yes we need more asses." I asked her what she was talking about and she said, " you know...the stuff to make gingerbread with."

OH...MOLASSES! It all makes sense now. We then had a little enunciation lesson.

Family Picture and Thanksgiving

This year we had the whole Hatch Batch down for Thanksgiving. We were able to get a decent family picture, a first in 5 years. We've had a fun week of "controversial subjects," games, football, lots of food, and horses. These times call for great memories in the making. Happy Holidays.