Dancing Princesses...

Amy, Samantha (cousins kid, I call them my nieces), and Kyah (niece) had their first dance recital...they were so darn cute. It was a lot of fun to go to their practices and watch them. I think they had more fun...cause they were in the same class!! Good Job Girls!!!

Amy (Black leotard) was so entertaining when they performed!! Kyah (middle) Hello attitude...must get it from her mom! Samantha (Right) is all about perfection..look at her form!
PS..hopefully their moms will post some videos and more pictures soon! I stole this from Amber...shh don't tell!

Black Friday!!

Black Friday has come and gone...and I survived!! For the 2nd year in a row I was Angela's wingman. If you are doing black Friday you must have a wingman, buddy..do not go alone. It is a must and while waiting in line, make Line buddies...makes time go faster..just a couple of tips for you!!
We stopped at 4 stores starting with kohls...never really shopped there, but Angela and I both had coupons and it opened at 4 am. The only place I saw a little disagreement,she was down right rude, right in front of me..so afraid I would have to break up a fight..or just let them go at it cause it was 4 in the morning.
Then we were off to Walmart..ugh...we went to Lindon to avoid, Orem. We ended up getting a spot right away in the back corner of Walmart..we got there a little after 5 am. It was cold as we were trying to reach doors..a guy in the garden center let us in through the gate..thank goodness. Then there was a cart right there. Once inside we broke off...I went for GPS for Jana (got it) then off to find a vacuum which were in the worse spot...right by the front doors in the produce section. I made my way and got one. I find Angela..WHAT..she wants the pink one. Who makes pink vacuums. So we go back I have to put it above my head, there were no pink ones left..so I go over to the dirt devils and what do you know a pink Eureka sits on the floor..I pick it up and put it over my head and make my way back. We decided to get in line by the garden center..bad choice. Angela shopped while I waited..good thing we got in that line cause she found the toy gage had wanted in the isle's. We eventually went to the front of the store, the line was much faster. Note to self...do not get in the garden center line.

Then off to Target for some movies and games...games gone..movies gone...took cuts in line with out even realizing it, when I realized I didn't care. Deal with it. Last store, K-mart for a toy we didn't get at Kohls (Kohls toy section not so good) I hopped in line immediately and Angela shopped..she got the toy.

I must give props to Kohls and K-mart for their organization of lines...unlike Walmart..don't think you could organize that chaos.

I couldn't sleep the night before, shocker! Did you know that Friends is on at 2 am. I didn't really sleep when we got back, maybe an hour or two...lets just say by the time I got home on Friday at midnight, I realized my 32 year old body does not quite recover like my 22 year old body would...took me days..to feel normal again.

Angela on our way to Kohls!!

Us in line at Kohls.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was great this year....Great Food..that is all that matters right. I am so thankful that we had Thanksgiving at my sisters house and that she let us all take over. Jana and her kids came, Jesse, Rachel, Shelby, and John came. Some of Nates family was there. I was also thankful that I got to talk with my brother Jeff, who is in basic training, he sounded great. It was good to hear his voice. He had a great Thanksgiving filled with lamb, shrimp, turkey, prime rib and many more excellent foods. They do not mess around in the army. We had a great time...now onto Christmas!!! I love this time of season!!

The Hanni side of the family!!


Cooper..representing the seahawks...he is so cute!!

Jesse and Rachel...love Jesse's name tag.
John and Shelby
Angela, Jana and the little guy
Shelby has had enough..time to play fat dog!!
Me and Jana at the kids table..best table..nice face I have..
Gage loves his pumpkin pie. The next day he wanted it for breakfast and lunch...didn't happen!

My Brother....

If you look to the left...Yes..that is him my brother Jeff staring right at the camera. He looks great in all his gear at basic training. He is learning about land navigation!! So great to see a picture of him!! I called Jana and said they just posted a picture and I am pretty sure it is Jeff. She hopped on the computer and said it has to be him look at his ears. Of course we called everyone to see what they thought..all agreed it was Jeff. Jana talked with Jeff today and he said he remembered there being a camera...she was excited as was I!!! I am proud of you Jeff!

PS Jeff is wearing goggles..his eye sight was a little worse than what he thought!!

PSS..Keep Jeff in your prayers he has a big test on Tuesday and Wednesday that he has to pass to graduate!! Thanks!!

Joke of the Day!!!

Gage told me the greatest Joke today...

What do you do when a lion charges...

Take away his credit cards!!

I thought it was hilarious!!!

I am Getting Old...

You know you're getting old when your very first Young Woman is pregnant with her first child. Good Gravy. Several of them have gotten married and now the babies will start coming!! Good Night! My girl Mel aka Felani Melani is expecting her first baby boy in December Braxton Spencer Boudreaux. I am so excited for her. Her baby shower was last weekend, BYU's homecoming weekend, she is in her Jersey ready for the game. It was nice to see her, her mom and some of my other YCL'S. Congrats!!!


Kelani, me, prego Mel, Sharsti (getting married in February) and Shannie (she just got married).

He is in the Army Now

Well my brother Jeff has joined the army and he leaves for basic training on Tuesday!! He will be in South Carolina for 12 weeks (I think) or maybe it is 9. I should really pay attention. On Saturday we all met for a farewell lunch at Red Robin (bottomless fries). It was fun to see him before he takes off.

For those who don't know, my bro, has been teaching band and choir for the last 6 years in Terreton, ID. It was time for a change so he audition, tried out for the Army band playing his trombone. He obviously made it...who knew being a band nerd would pay off. Being in the Army band gives not only him, but his family lots of opportunities. After basic training, he goes to Virginia for 6 months for band training and then next summer the whole family will be moving to Alabama for at least 3 years. Pretty sure it is an hour away from Florida beaches and Disney world is only 4-5 hours away...I will be visiting!!!

Anyways, I am so proud of you Jeff. I will miss you and love you very much!!!