Christmas Day

We woke up on Christmas morning to our sweet pups wanting to help us open our gifts. Nick's Mom sent us the COOLEST sign. It goes perfect in our home!!! I got Nick some cozy slippers. He got me some of the Nike's that hold the pedometer things that integrated to our IPOD. Not to mention "Barbie Style" running shoes! We had stayed up so late the night before. We were rolling and braiding our cream rolls. We baked them first thing Christmas morning. Everyone loved them. Our Family arrived around nine. we did waffles, eggs, and bacon for breakfast. Everyone was already full from the cream rolls though. The guests included my Dad and Mom. Nan, my Mom's mom was there. My great grandma who is 95. My aunt Donna, Uncle Mike, and cousin West. My brother Matt, and his girlfriend Edite. Then also Grandmother too.

The meal went off with perfection!!!! We has so many good things! Spiral Honey Ham, Mom's Mashed potatoes, rolls, and pies!
Nick and I made...
Corn, Green Bean Bundles, Deviled Eggs, Cranberry Sausage Stuffing, Relish Tray, Jello fruit walnut salad .
We exchanged gifts while the food was cooking.

Mom and dad got Nick a sushi making kit, a YOUR THE BEST PLATE that my Mom make to be like the one we had when I was growing up! I can't wait to use it. They gave him a skiing helmet. Also a the Slanket. The blanket jacket thing. Its pretty nifty!
They got me a hemet and goggles. A turbie towel which I love those! A good tea cup and a Black leather Coach! I don't have a picture of that but I will post one. It's nice. Thank you MOM and DAD!

We got them a waffle Iron, like we one Nan gave us as a wedding gift, which we use every Sat!
We also did the Chinese Christmas exchange! That's just always a lot of fun! Nick got the cash money, and I got the Hot rock massage kit! I can't wait for one of those!!!

We had such quality family time. I was a great memory of our first Christmas as The Sorensen family!

Christmas Eve!

Christmas Eve we woke and took Vixen and Maverick to the vet. I needed my cousins help! They are too big to hold both of them and Nick had to work a little that morning. After that we ran around and got beds, kennels, toys, food, brushes, shampoo, nail clippers, treats, collars, leashes, and tags. Then we went back to the house to play lots! That night went to my Dad's Mom's house. We call her my Grandmother. She made a pot roast, cheese grits, fried oysters, and much more. I helped her do an apple cake, and finished wrapping her presents. We ate dinner and opened our gifts as we watched the Tabernacle Choir concert. It was a great time! Then we had to hurry home to our babies!

Nick's Birthday and TWINS!

We he had fun on Nick's birthday. We didn't do anything super fun just spent time together. I made a brisket dinner and had some people over... Then the pups made it to town. We ended up getting two. At times we think we were crazy and out of our minds. Then other times it is the greatest thing ever for them to have one another!!!
We named the girl Vixen, after the reindeer. The boys name is Maverick. They are very sweet and Beautiful!!!

Kadiza Christmas Party!

The party went great! We had lots of fun! I made a Honey Mustard Pecan Crusted Chicken and Pesto Artichoke Pasta with grilled veggies and garlic bread. Everyone seemed to love the food.



After we ate we did the Annual Christmas Photo Shoot!








Holiday from head to toe to finger tips!



We played Scatagories,and did Chinese Christmaas Exchange which was a blast! It was so funny even Holly got cut throat!!! Nick got a movies date basket with popcorn, movies and candy. I got something I had brought, which I really liked!


Hope everyone had a great time!!!! We did!

Happy Birthday to my Nicky!

Today is Nick's Birthday. I just got done making him breakfast. I made his favorite sausage and eggs to go. He was running a little late. I have two clients, and then I am going to come back home and start my brisket on to cook. It should take about 4 to 5 hours. So it should be done at the perfect time to eat dinner. We are having some of my family over to "make the snakes" for his birthday night. That's why I decided on a brisket, jalepeno bean, Ginger Snap Sweet potatoes, I had wanted to make on Christmas. We just had so much other stuff, I just didn't think we needed it.

Now, back to these snakes. Nick's family has a tradition of making the SECRET family recipe Creme Rolls at Christmas time. I have heard so much about them from everyone. I couldn't even see them be made before we were married! It's a BIG deal.
Nick and I planned on making them for his birthday and taking them to family, friends at church, and our neighbors. I thought they can't be that hard... anything tastes good with four sticks of butter! Nick's told me they are really worth a tummy ache. If i et a whole one I would be on the floor crying. I have become more and more sensitive over time. There is 48 oz of HEAVY CREAM! YIKES
Well, Nick copied down the recipe, and we got to it kinda late last night, because we were still picking up from all the company. Let's just say it all went good till I look back and Nick has put all the dough and liquids in the mixer at once and it is way to much! He turned it on and butter and yeast was flying out everywhere!!!! All you could do was laugh! Way to break in the mixer. Your suppose to make a mess with that thing!!!! We still managed to mix it somehow, and we will see if it turns out at all!
I grocery shopped for 2 hours yesterday. I went to wal-mart which is brave I know. I was just going to save so much money. The Sparkling Cider where I normally go is $6.39 and at Walt-mart it was $2.02. THAT IS CRAZY! All in all, I know I saved lots of money, and my patience was tested. I am proud to say I made an A. It was freezing yesterday as well. The loading all the bags wasn't fun in 23 degree weather with blowing wind that cuts right through your bones! I made it home still alive!!! With all of this....




Last i leave you with this. I am the most blessed woman in the world to have the Husband that I do. Who's good traits are too many to list. He loves me and cares for me so deeply. We have had fun getting to know either one more over the last few months. I think he is starting to think my Dad was right! I am hard to live with, and I am spoiled. I think he still loves me though! He makes me smile when I wake up and every night before bed. I cannot wait for many more days and years of happiness with him. He is my rock! He keeps me grounded. I think to myself everyday, I hope that I give my Nicky everything he needs. I hope that I am everything he has ever wanted. In our relationship I would say exactly what I wanted, but he would just let me be me. I know he fell for the 'me' I was, and I hope he fall more deeply in love with her as the days go by. I am thankful to Nick's Mom and Dad, as well as his family for bringing him up to be exactly what he is today. He has two really great role models of how to be a man, husband, and father, thanks to Brandon and Zach. He also has a really great friend who is always there for him because of Annie. That is a part of what makes him who he is. I am thankful for all of you!

I love you, I hope you have a PERFECT DAY!

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Thankful Thursday on Friday

1. The Christmas Season. I love everything about it. The music, the lights, the parties, the families coming together, and gifts (giving them of course) the snow (if you have it) the treats, all the other food, the fireplace flaming, Christmas movies, SANTA, and so much more. Most of all the celebration of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ!

2. My wonderful husband. We have had so much fun this last week, just being together. We haven't got a lot done like we needed to. All the alone time was needed and it has been really great. Nick is so ambitious. He works a full time job, and does thirty other things on the side. He can do circles around me. We sleep in our bed with three other annoying people. They are named Utah phone, Texas phone, and Work phone! It's lots of fun!!!

3. We are having my Salons Christmas Party tomorrow night! I am very excited. I love to get dressed up, and just make it a really special fun time! I am having it at our house, because not everyone has seen it. I am going to cook a new meal I have never made. Wish me LUCK! Then, we are going to hang out and do a gift exchange and games!

4. I have all gifts bought, wrapped, and shipped. That feels good!

5. My peanut brittle I said wasn't all that good, well I have put a pretty good dent in it. It must not be that bad!

6. Nick is teasing me with the baby POWERS, but at least he is considering! Two of my friends are having babies this week!

DID I MENTION I LOVE CHRISTMAS and I am THANKFUL for my family!

BLOG BOOK

So I have officially been blogging for one year now!!!! Can't believe it time flies! I went to try to find out how to make the book of it, and how much it would cost. The blurb site is down for Blogger slurping. They have no idea when the problem will be fixed, and I am so sad! I was really looking forward to working on that. Have my first real ONLINE Journal in my hand. I guess I will wait patiently.
I heard there is a new one coming out we will see how that works!