First annual Turkey Bowl.

My mom came up with a new tradition for all of us to do

the morning of Thanksgiving.

& That is to play some good Ole fashion, football!

Being as there is 7 of us:

Paul

Mom

Andy

Me

Kelly

Scott

& Bri

My step dad, Paul was the all time quarterback for both teams.

The teams were decided quite simply.. It was Andy, Myself & sister Bri on one team

and My mom, brother Scott, and sister Kelly on the other.

Needless to say.. we dominated (:

Andy was quite shocked on how good I actually was!

(I scored a couple touchdowns!)

The grass was a bit slippery from the rain the night before, (& it was about 40 degrees outside) and Andy had the first kick-off to start the game.

Well right after he ran to kick the ball, he slipped RIGHT off his

feet and flat on his back! I couldn't help but laugh.

(he was okay (: )

It all started with a piece of paper

This is how talented/sweet my husband is.

I have been looking all over town for a sleigh that is big enough

to fit presents in on top of our mantel. But had no luck anywhere.

So my husband took it upon himself to design and make one himself.

& It turned out AMAZING!His sketch of what it will look like.
Drew it out & then cut it!

Put it all together..

& painted it!

It looks SO good! I cant wait to put it to use!

(pictures to come)

Just shy of 5 months later..

I finally phramed the engagement & wedding photos! & Just thought I'd share how awesome they look!

Cradle List.

Andy and I have created a [cradle list.]

(still in the works, actually.)

Cradle list: A list a married couple makes of all their dreams, inspirations

they would like to fulfill before the babies.

I wish I could say we thought of this all on our own (:

BUT we did not.

We watch the show How i met your mother and the married couple on that

show made it up. They said its a bucket list, but the married version.

I thought it was so cute, and started one that day!

Here are a few that are on our list:

Spend the holidays in Nebraska.

Buy a piano.

Go to a Dallas Cowboy game, in Dallas.

Travel to Ireland.

that's all you get for now!

Its about that time (:

I am extra excited for the holidays this year! I absolutely LOVE shopping for Christmas decor, & since its our first Christmas together, under the same house, and married (: I get to start from scratch!I have done a lot of shopping at my FAVORITE store, Pottery Barn.

Andy and I have new stockings with our names engraved on them.

We spent the day today shopping for ornaments that we would like for our tree.

I decided i wanted to stick with the classic look of just red & silver, original

ball ornaments, and a few oddly shaped ones!

Its so fun, because its not like why we have any kids that make homemade crafty ones to put on the tree! So were having fun with the holidays!

We already listening to Christmas music too!