Fa, la, la, la, la........

We have been decking the halls around here pretty much 24/7. Tree trimming, holiday shopping, baking and eating. Occasionally, we have thrown in a few extra activities allowing me to forget the laundry, remembering to date my husband and mostly to have fun. You've all heard the saying you can choose your friends, but NOT your children. I think the same can apply to your neighbors. When doing the research for your home you look at the architecture, size, yard, schools, and the pros and cons how it will be THAT perfect fit for your family. We definitely prayed, fasted and went to the temple over the house we are living in. And then, well took that jump with pure faith in hopes it would all turn out okay.

Backing up.....we moved at probably the worst part of the year (okay DID) with temperatures reaching well into the 100's. Let's face it, we live in a blazing state during the summer. Doug and I were a little weary moving in not knowing if their were going to be kids on our street let alone having nice neighbors (you know the kind you dream of having?) The summer proceeded and we still never really saw a sole outside (not even to get the mail or mowing their yard). Late September came and a few ladies rounded up a potluck at the park with our entire community. It ended up being that "ice-breaker" I truly think all of us needed. So after living in our house for nearly 3 months we discovered that just on our street alone their were 3 kindergartners one even being a buddy in Luke's class!

Mark, Heather, Jenny and Doug

Friday night we were invited by our neighbors/friends down the street to join them for dinner and a movie. We all know how difficult it is to find a couple that is compatible with both spouses. Like us, they moved at the beginning of July. (from Utah) It's been a lot of fun getting to know them. We look forward to future date nights along with an upcoming (hopefully very soon) game night.


Each year Doug and I try and take some sort of "treat" or goody around to our neighbors and close friends. I am not sure "treat" would necessarily describe what I gave out, but it sure did top the ideas for EASY. Because I am such a Sonic ice connoisseur I thought why not share it? We pulled up for our weekly happy hour stop and ordered 14 bags of Sonic ice. I had pre-printed up labels and had ribbon in the car (since time wasn't on our side). Tied it around the bag and voila Christmas snow!

I think some thought it was a little odd, but I did get a lot of good feedback. We all know that THIS ice makes all drinks happy!