Who wears it best....

Jeff, my brother, has to wear the most hideous pair of glasses. The army needs a little help in the world of eye wear fashion. These are the glasses they gave to him..since he came home from the army for Christmas he has gotten a new pair, but I thought it would be funny it we could see who wears them best....Tell what you think...Who Rocks the Glasses the Best!!!

This is obviously Jeff...Look at that perfectly round head...Not bad Not bad..or maybe just Bad!!
This is ME...I was trying to make the same face Jeff is. Too bad they look like they belong on my face and they remind me of a pair of glasses Cheryl (my mom) used to wear!!

PS..by the way my picture was taken first thing in the morning..not a great idea!!

Holiday Blog...a little bit of everything..

This would be my holiday blog. It covers everything from Christmas to New Years. This year for Christmas I had the opportunity to go back to Idaho and work. Before I left my home teacher and his wife gave me an Idaho survival kit..so cute. Full of all the necessities for me to survive Idaho. I was able to hang out with some old friends, which was a lot of fun. For some reason..I didn't take pictures...except for one (bottom of post). Thankfully I was invited to a lot of places before and on Christmas. Thanks to the Millers for inviting me over to a great Sunday Dinner, also the Stallings for letting me come over Christmas morning and then Lastly to the Archibald's for a great Christmas dinner and just letting me hang. Then my Brother and his family came late Christmas night and we played settlers..Payton you are hilarious!! It was a quiet, but good Christmas!!

New Years..was a PAAAAAAAAAAARTY!! We all went to Angela's house. Rachie, Jesse, Shelby, Jeff, Jana, their kiddos, obviously Angela, Nate that their kids! Tom (Nate's bro) even came over for a game. We played settlers where Angela totally cheated to help Jeff win cause she knew I would win on my next turn. I will just tell you that is one of her pet peeves...Then they played Settlers, cities and knights. Nothing like a wii tennis tournament..I think Angela won it!! Then a wild game of Killer Uno...Rachie, Jesse, Jana and I played forever. Jesse and Rachie came up with the greatest rules...lets just say we had to talk in an accent..So pretty much Jana never spoke. When Jeff joined the game..he sounded like a gay German!! There were some wild games of Super Mario Bros. Four people playing at one time some serious laughs and maybe an argument or two..ha ha!! All the kids, but Cooper made it till midnight!! So much fun. Then we rang in the New Year with some bubbly!! Grace gave me a big smooch!!! Thanks Babe!!

All the girls after the New Year!! Jana will most likely kill me...cause she looks like she just rolled out of bed..ha ha!! The other picture is worse..this one really isn't that bad.
Jesse and Rachie Bringing in the New Year!!
Josh, Payton and Gage..Nothing like a big ole smack on the face to bring in the Year!


Thanks to Grandma Hanni Kyah and Grace have matching pajamas and plenty of other cloths that match!! Can I just tell how well these girls play together, never a fight and we don't ever see them they disappear, but they can sure destroy a room in a matter of seconds. They got the Hanni mess gene!
Reff and Rana during killer Uno!!
Kyah and I taking pictures of each other!!
Ang and Shelbs!! Glad Shelby came to hang with us..we don't get to see her that much!!
Payton, Jana, and Cooper...so cute.

Gage and Payton playing tennis!!
This would be my friend Natalie Stallings. I am at their house on Christmas Morning. It was good to catch up with her.
This would be my survival kit. So cute and so much fun!!

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!!!