Frisbee Golf

While in Vegas Justin and I joined his brother, Brandon, and his kids Jayden, Destiny & Haily for a game of frisbee golf at a local park.

Sissy's unite

Friday night we went over to Sissy Pam's house for a get-together. The 3 Sissy's, if you don't know are Justin's Mom, Sharon, friend Deb and friend Pam. Sharon, Deb and Pam all had boys about the same age, Justin, Kelly and Casey...and they were the crew. Deb's daughter, Kristie & Pam's daughter, Bonnie both had to endure the older 3 boys throughout their whole lives. Believe me, I can relate, although I only had one older brother--sorry Kristie & Bonnie! :o)

Left: Justin, Casey, Kelly, Kristie, Bonnie & Dannie (Dannie is youngest sibling to Casey & Bonnie)

Right: Same clan, with wives--Jena, Jen & Casey's Jen is missing from the picture.

Kristie played her guitar for a while. This is her singing "I want a Pony" to Bonnie's daughters.

Christmas in Las Vegas

Merry Christmas to everyone! Here's a short recap of Christmas for us...

Per tradition at the Huntington house, Justin and I got "stockings" from Santa

Then we went to Trevor's house. Left=Haily, Sharon, Destiny & Kelcie, Right=Kelcie & Nan Evelyn


Then we went back home to open up the rest of our gifts--including Willy. Ron will soon be sandblasting this rock with those stencils. How sweet!?!

And finally we went over to Aunt Linda and Uncle Al's house for dinner and holiday cheer. Above picture=Uncle Scott, Ron, Justin & Pappa Jack

Uncle Scott, is a musician and sang for us. Awesome!

And they live on

I pulled 2 wine glasses out of the cupboard at Ron & Sharon's house last week and smiled. Do these wine charms from look familiar to anyone?

Home for the Holidays

Just a different home this year. Justin, Willy and I drove to Las Vegas yesterday to spend Christmas with the Huntington family. This is the first time in my 27 years that I will not be spending Christmas in Butler, PA. My lower lip starts to quiver when I think too much about it, but I'm excited to spend this joyous time with my new family.

It was snowy in Carson City, but just gray in Las Vegas. I like the cold and snow, it makes it feel like the holidays. Sorry, Rob, but 75 degrees and 80% humidity just doesn't scream Christmas trees and sticky buns to me.

I took Willy and Justin's parent's dog, Shadow, to the dog park this afternoon by myself. Although I had to pick up no less than 4 individual poopies, I enjoyed the cold air and the view of the snowy Spring Mountains...and then my holiday imagination let loose and I imagined The Grinch perched up on the top of one of those mountain peaks staring down with his less than average-sized heart. What can I say, I'm a sucker for classic holiday shows.

To all of the Cypher's gathering at Aunt Pam and Uncle Bob's house tonight, have a great time! I miss you all!

Huntington Honeymoon

We spent a week in Cancun, Mexico at the Sun Palace. Awesome time. I could really get used to living the all-inclusive option!

Jena on the zip line, upside-down and backwards

Speed boat tour

Super cute fuzzy guy with a crazy little nose at the Xpu-Ha Palace.

Famous in Heaven

Hehehe...I hope to be blessed enough to make it to Heaven someday, and if one make it to Heaven, I'm sure that makes you famous enough. But what I was referring to in my blog post title was that Justin and our friend, Mark are famous at Heavenly Ski Resort. Ok, well not really, but they did make it into a video that is posted on Heavenly's website. Check it out! It's the listing of "Stagecoach opens". Mark is the one with the close-up of his feet doing tele-turns and Justin is the snowboarder in a black jacket going 100 miles an hour doing a wide turn. Oh, and then both Justin and Mark sitting at the table at the Stagecoach Lodge (back of Justin's curly head and Mark in the bright green jacket). Sweet!

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My first day on the slopes was pretty good. Well, the morning was awesome getting my bearings back but after lunch not so much. Many falls and tears. I will get better. Just as soon as the bruises on my butt heal.

Parris Photography

Many many thanks to Josh and Lisa from Parris Photograph for shooting our wedding!

PA wedding reception

Grace Annetta

Here's a picture of Grace and her happy parents! Isn't she just adorable?!?

Refreshment stop

Pictures of the traditional bar stop between the ceremony and reception. For us, the Eau Claire Street Cafe.

USGS holiday party

Forth year, and running!

Finally...

...it's SNOWING!

Herwiggy

Our good friend Mark has a ski and snowboard making business. Herwiggy. I just found out Herwiggy has a blogsite, and Justin was in a recent post. I've added the blog link to my list.

Formal Wedding shots

Limb by limb

Justin and our friend, Rich, spent some time up in our large cottonwood tree recently. These monkeys were cutting down a few low-lying limbs and those that were overhanging the house. Too bad we couldn't train Willy to pick up sticks and put them all in a pile!

Pennsylvania wedding ceremony

Our Day

October 11, 2008

Bring on the holidays!

I love this time of year! All the happiness, lights strung up all around town, parties, friends and family! We had a very nice Thanksgiving at our friend's, Sarah & Mark's house. Turkey and ham. Double trouble.

Just like Mom and I used to do back home, the day after thanksgiving was partly used to decorate the house for the upcoming Christmas holiday. I don't have near as many decorations, or a tree taller than 4 ft, but it gives our little house enough holiday cheer. It was a beautiful weekend, sunny and near 60 degrees. Justin worked like CRAZY all during the long weekend in the backyard....and just wait until you see all that he did. I'll save that for the next post when I have adequate pictures. Oh, please don't mind my messy table, but wanted to show the garland I strung up over the back door.

For the first time ever I went shopping on Black Friday. Not until 10am though....that's if you don't count me setting the alarm for 6:48am to place an on-line Mary Kay order. I got 30% of Mary Kay, that never happens! But anyway, I did not shop for gifts while I was around town but for the pieces to my advent wreath. I've been using the same old one for years and I had a more retro one in mind, based off one my parents have. I'm really happy with it. Check it out!