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Thanksgiving has just passed and I must say that I am grateful for SO MANY things.

My life couldn't be more incredible. 

I still can't wrap my head around how I got so lucky to have such an amazing man in my life. He is extraordinary in every way. I'm not quite sure where I'd be without him right now, but I know that I would NOT be the same person. He has inspired me to be a better ME ever since the moment I met him. I'm constantly laughing with him and sharing every little bit of me with him. Marriage is work...but Matthew makes it the best job I've ever had. It's just so easy with him. Being with him feels effortless. We've almost hit four years together and I cant wait for 60 more! 

I love how much fun Matthew has playing hide and go seek with our little girl Miley

I love that he is constantly goofing off
I love how he always pokes my sides when I'm eating, drinking, laughing, or just sitting there (It's actually a love/hate thing)
I love that he provides for our little family so well
I love how handy he is...this man can do ANYTHING
I love that he can drink his weight in anything pepsi related
I love when he pinches me with his finger toes (they are freakishly large)
Above everything else...I love how he makes everyday amazing.


Now lets get out of all the mushy love crap :) Cause my new obsession is my app Instagram...it makes me an instant photographer. So I pretty much use this app on all of my photos. As you will soon see.

So it's been a BUSY month!!
My girlfriends and I went to Vegas....Shaleese and I sat in a hotel room all night and laughed our little tushies off. Doesn't sound exciting..but it WAS!

I have known this little lady since we were 11..so TEN YEARS! It's so crazy how time flies when you are having fun :)
I am so blessed to have the friends I do.
A little shout out to my little ladies...you know who you are! I love you all and couldn't imagine my life without you. Its rare to have TRUE friends...so when I find one..I dont let go. So prepare for me to stalk your life forever.

As Im sure EVERYONE knows....Twilight: Breaking Dawn came out this month.
It was truly the best movie EVER. I am absolutely in love with it. I love the books so much and it is so nice when the movie does the book justice. I drove up to Moab with my sister in law to attend the annual shindig my mother in law puts together for the twilight movies. She buys out the whole theater with her friends and puts on a fabulous night for twilight lovers. It is always worth the drive. Plus it gives me an excuse to spend time with my amazing in laws. I seriously love the crap out of them.

My Mother in law and I

She always gets cut outs of the characters and I love it! 

My niece and I...I know I know...we look the same age haha She is 16 and gorgeous. Also taller than me which makes me kinda sad. Im a midget. Its a curse. 

The ladies

With the trip up to Moab with my sister in law, I got to spend loads of time with her and her adorable kids. Did I mention she has twin boys who are to die for. They are beyond cute. They don't make it easy to not kidnap them. I resist the urge. But I take tons of photos of them! I can't help it.

Brody & Bronse

He loves those toes...nummy

 Everyone in the house was taking a nap so I entertained myself by taking some more pictures. I told you its an addiction.

Thanksgiving was soo much fun! It's so nice to just lounge around with family. We played games every night...and I decided I am definitely the all time best ;) ok maybe not. But we had loads of fun!

It takes some serious effort to get this man in a photo..I resort to bribes.

Game night...even Miley likes to join in!

SAY WHAAAAT

My Mother in law is in the process of her Chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer...so while we were in Moab we went to Grand Junction, CO on black friday to get a steal on a wig for her.

Shanell testing out the wig...It looks fantastic. These two could be twins now :)

Thanksgiving was perfect. What's even more perfect is that Christmas is right around the corner! My favorite holliday!!!!! I can't wait to put lights up on our house for the first time. We bought this house in January so this will be our first christmas in the house :) Im so excited!!

On a side note.....I made cupcakes for twilight and I am so proud of how they turned out. This is my first time baking cupcakes...this is why I am making a big deal out of it haha

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes (with a secret chocolate center)

FOOD...AND OTHER STUFF

I whipped out the inner Betty Crocker in me and I must say...I think it looks quite good on me! I decided to steal some recipes I found on PINTEREST and try them out on my beloved. Here's what I cooked up....

Mexican Chicken Casserole 

Buffalo Chicken Tacos

These turned out soooooo delissshh....It made me want to try out so many more things! Now that the winter has come and my restaurant has layed me off till things pick back up, I'll be able to focus on my cooking skills (and of course stupid school :) ) Im so excited to just have time with family and all the important things. Never thought I would be so happy to get unemployment! 

So for Halloween I begged my dear Matthew to carve pumpkins with me...and to my surprise he actually did! I must say it is a very tedious task. I dont even remember if I have ever even carved a pumpkin (so the last time was probably when I was VERY young) so I was extremely excited to do this with my hubbsters! I love that Matthew supports me in all the little things I want to do. Even though the cowboys were playing...he sat and carved pumpkins with his little wife :) 

Mines obviously the best....which would be the creepy house! WINNING

Also, on a little side note....I got some vintage knobs for our nightstand that are just to die for!!

Im so thrilled for the Hollidays! And not to mention the new Twilight movie next week! These next couple months will be truly epic!