tough decisions

My wonderful Howerton family is coming into town for a family reunion in June and I'm in charge of hiring a photographer for family pictures. We haven't had family pictures in a very long time. (and when I say very long time, I mean it) All I remember about them is that I was wearing neon pink leggings, when they were in style the first time around. (I told you so) So it is high time to redeem myself and move on with my life but I'm having a hard time choosing between 2 photographers, both recommended by my beautiful best friend. (HI WHITNEY!)

The first is Rusty Bucket Photography and the other is Elisabeth Kate Photography. (both about the same price) I need help, please let me know which you like best. I'm so indecisive...it's crippling, please help me or I may become like this guy. I wonder what he's thinking about...

the babe with the power

My sister in law, Rose, and my dad's only grandchild, Tyler, are in Utah for a bit and I got to spend the ENTIRE day Tuesday with them!!! It was so much fun! Tyler, not to brag, (okay, maybe a little) is so smart and outgoing and probably the cutest little boy in the world. We'll take any of you on :) On Saturday, he read the entire Polar Express book to Aaron and me by memory. I can't get enough of him!!!

So here's our Tuesday...

We went to Grandma Vickie's grave and trudged through the snow

Tyler told Grandma Vickie all about his busy year, what he was for Halloween, he sang her "Happy Birthday" and "The Polar Express" song, all about how he pooped in the potty, how old he turned this year and he even blew kisses to her.

Me: "This is so great!" Tyler: "You're crazy, put me down"

Then the fun happened...we went to Chuck E Cheese!

Tyler's favorite was the car games

What a happy boy

Luckily Grandma and Grandpa Garnder were spending the night at my dad's house before they made their trek down to Saint George for the rest of winter so we had a big dinner and music session with them!

Tyler got a new truck with a fifth wheel and ATV's from Grandpa Kim

I love my grandpa's stories

Well that pretty much sums up my Tuesday. What more could a girl ask for?

Sledding with the babes

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day we headed up to the GR for some fun! Andrew and I bought an iFlip on Saturday because we can't figure out our nice video camera. Luckily, someone in MA wanted the nice one so we sold it on Amazon. I love Amazon, and our new video camera!!! The videos are a little jumpy so if you have a weak stomach I would beware :)

In this one Andrew is driving beside Phil and the girls (Emma and Leah) on the snowmobile as they go down.


Andrew is holding the camera along with the babes. I love Miss Em's screams of terror.


As you can tell, we're still getting the hang of it but we absolutely love it!

julia childs, eat your heart out

so, I want to take a cooking class...any suggestions?

I want to be the next Barefoot Contessa.

 

into the wild blue yonder

Andrew and I just got back from Hawaii. Because I am a good friend and like to rub it in that it wasn't negative 20 degrees there, here are some pictures for you to enjoy!

New Years Fireworks

Twin Falls with Auntie Valerie

Harley ride to Hana

Grandpa's backyard

tender tennessee christmas

Merry Christmas Eve!!! I'm so excited for Christmas I could just die :) Yesterday we took advantage of the frigid weather and went sledding! Nothing better than sliding down a hill toward a barb wire fence to ring in the Christmas spirit. This was actually a very mellow session of sledding. No tubes were popped in the process and because we got a late start the hill didn't get as icy as it normally does so no running into the barbed wire fence yet!

behold, the GR

this is going to be interesting

oh starting to tip, lean james lean!!!

the result

Love you lots and hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!!

i'm free!!!

I am done with finals!!! If you look at my previous post you will understand my feelings of exhaustion and utter despair when it all hit. I'm probably just being overdramatic but I will never take 5 classes at one time again. For all of you who do it with out a problem, I don't want to hear about it, let me be a baby.

When I finished my last paper last night it was celebration time, I literally was jumping up and down yelling because I was so happy. This is how it went down...

(this is me)

The heavens opened and an angelic choir sang Vivaldi

We popped some bubbly

Some of my closest friends celebrated with me

There was dancing in the streets

"Krystal did it!!! She really did it!"

"We knew you could do it!"

I thought the party was over but nope...

"Ya'll are too sweet to me!"

"Thank you for being so supportive, I don't know what'd I'd do without you."

Okay, okay, I may be delusional but a girl can dream.

Back to reality...

This is actually what happened, Andrew can attest.

picture from my cousin Stacey's blog, I laugh everytime.