Santa is comin.... came to town?

Santa came to town... and I am on the nice list!

The ShawBell Christmas Totem Pole

Calvin, thanks for the photo! You picked up some great colors!

"Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree"

The Shaws

The Borens!

A tradition of ours is to go to the festival of trees every year and marvel at all of the wonderful creations. This year we went with Brooke and Tomas and had a wonderful christmas evening!

We love you guys!
By the way Brooke.... Josh brought me home flowers yesterday! Has Tomas caught on to our "hint"?

These were my thanksgiving day creations that were a huge hit!

I saw them in the Martha Stewart magazine and decided to substitute the frosting pile head for a manilla wafer! Contact me if you would like instructions...

This is a new 'Shaw Tradition' !

This Week...

Davenports + Ice Cream = Trouble !!!

Josh, me, Karen, Baby Ryan, Chris, Lisa, and Cole

We love you baby Ryan!!!

Happy Birthday Shelley!!!

So on Friday, me and the girls went to see Twilight! So I started to read the book but could not finish it because it was so "hyped" and I was like 3 books behind everyone.

I LOVED the movie!! Since I had not finished the book, everything was still a surprise to me! And yes, Edwards look did grow on me by the end!

Me, Brooke, and Joanna

These are the girls of Incline Terrace. (Former Roommates)
I love you girls!

3 AM Hotdogs forever!!!

Thankful For...

This year I am so excited for the holidays. Thanksgiving is always the best kick-off to a season full of family and friends. This picture captured the essence of the warmth that Thanksgiving day brings. I wanted to make a list of the things I have been thinking about that I am grateful for this season:

* My Wonderful Family
* To have the greatest friends in my life
* That I have a roof over my head when I fall asleep at night
* Opportunity to go to school
* The Holidays and all of my favorite traditions spent with all of my favorite people
* Our Country and Freedom
* Beautiful Weather
* My Health
* Low gas prices
* The magic of Christmas music
* My new cabinets
*Soothing power of home-made cookies!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Sianara 22!

When you wish upon a star....

The ride broke down and we were stuck in our cars.

To infinity and beyond!

Candy Corn Land

Us at the bus stop waiting for the OCTA. I was not talking to Josh at this point because I hated that we were riding the bus for 3 hours instead of taking a shuttle.

I just smiled for the picture so It would look like I was having fun.....

Us on the bus.... with our luggage!

Looooooooong beach!

"I'll never let go Josh, I'll never let go!"

The BIGGEST flag Ever!!! Go Mexico

Our Table on the cruise.... I am pretty sure that our table was best. We all became best friends!

Shout out to Dorris!

Paradise is where I belong!

HAPPY 23 TO ME!!

The Party!!

I am deciding what to wish for! I believe in Birthday cake wishes!! I really do

Thank you for my present Josh! Muaw!

Leaving for happiest place on earth...

Tomorrow morning, Josh and I are embarking on our fall time adventure... DISNEYLAND!!
We are both little kids at heart and are so pumped to see Mickey, ride Splash Mountain over and over, and eat a churro!
We are then taking a cruise down to Mexico, and enjoy a romantic get-away as we sail along the big blue ocean together!I will be posting pictures when we get back, for those that are frequenters to my blog!
See you on the Seas!

One of our Great Tales: The Shaws and The Bells

"Ta Da!"

" How, what source of human life do you bring to my village?"