Maaco Bowl - BSU!!

Another year that BSU just didn't get the game they should have and ended up in Las Vegas for the 2nd year in a row at the Las Vegas Maaco Bowl. BSU vs. ASU. It was on December 22 (which also happens to be my mom's birthday!) Kyle and I were able to drive down after work and head back home for work on Friday, but it was fun to get to go and watch Kelin Moore's last game as a Bronco! What a fun night we had! Hailey and Steve were able to come from Cali - Mom Dad and Car came from ID - and Ky and I came in from STG! So glad we were all able to go. What great memories we have together going to the BSU games!

It was actually pretty nice the first part of the game and then the wind came up....then it was kinda chilly!! The first play of the game BSU ran back for a touchdown from the kickoff...it was AWESOME!! What a way to start the game off! :)

Cody was working that night, so at half time he stopped by to say hi to all of us...fun to see him in uniform for the LVMPD.

We <3 our boys in blue!

What a great season that the Broncos had again! Way to take it to ASU!

It was so funny, because we were down on the front row waiting for the guys to come and high five everybody in the crowd and NONE of them were coming over. Dad was like well I'm going down there, he hops over the rail and off he went and we all followed! We, along with everyone else decided to SWARM the field to congratulate all of the boys!

Doug Martin was MVP of the game! :)

Kelin Moore - Coach Pete - Doug Martin

Kelin Moore with the Maaco Bowl Championship trophy!!! YEAH! WAy to go BSU!!

DAD - CARLI - KYLEE

Thanks Mom & Dad for another fun trip - and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST MOM IN THE WORLD!!! Love you mom!!!

My cute little Kruzer boy was tuckered out after our Saturday morning adventure! On Saturday morning PetSmart was having their grand opening in STG and so I decided to take Kruz Christmas shopping! Haha it was so fun! I couldn't believe it - everyone and their dog was there! They were basically throwing free stuff at us...Kruz really loved the attention, but who wouldn't right? Anyways Kruz came home with multiple toys, frizbee, sweater, T-shirt, coupons, and my favorite a picture of him on a pin! They had someone set up an area to have a picture of your dog taken and then they made a pin out of it - ya know like those proud parents of athlete pins. I know you know what I am trying to explain...I was definately a proud mama because he looked so cute in it! :) Such a successful day shopping together. I think I wore him out a bit...

Being a young woman leader in my ward I get to do lots of fun things for our activities during the week, but I especially love it when we get to serve others. Last night we had the opportunity to be in charge of the FHE at Porter's elderly home. Gosh, what a fun group of people that were there with us to celebrate and remember that this is the season of giving and reflect upon our life and all that our Savior has done for us. We are all so truly blessed. Well they all had lots to say and were glad to have us over for a good time to play my "christmas" bingo! Who doesn't love bingo right? Better yet bingo where you get prizes! :) 

Anyways, I have such a soft spot in my heart for the elderly. My heart is always so full after something like this. I love that they teach me so much, have lovely stories to tell, and they genuinely care about you, even if you just met. In my community growing up I had the opportunity to get to know some really wonderful people and I continue to cherish those memories and those who have touched my life. May we all grasp on to the spirit this Christmas season and remember the true meaning.

NFR

I love love watching the NFR the beginning of December. What a great way to start the month off of 10 straight days of watching the best of the best compete at the NFR! I really enjoy watching it while on my couch, but there is nothing like being at the Thomas & Mack Center watching a great round. I have been fortunate to have been able to go a handful of times and what good times and great memories. I especially love the "cowboy christmas" events too. You will never see more wrangler butts in a 10 mile radius...ever. Sadly, this year was not one of the times I have got to go, but it was super awesome!!

Here are the best of the best! Thank you for the wonderful entertainment from the comfort of my couch :)

PRCA World Champions

Kaycee Feild - Bareback Riding

Luke Branquinho – Steer Wrestling

Turtle Powell - Team Roping (Header)

Jhett Johnson – Team Roping (Heeler)

Taos Muncy – Saddle Bronc Riding

Tuf Cooper – Tie-Down Roping

Shane Proctor – Bull Riding

WNFR Average Champions

Kaycee Feild – Bareback Riding

Luke Branquinho – Steer Wrestling

Turtle Powell - Team Roping (Header)

Jhett Johnson – Team Roping (Heeler)

Jesse Wright – Saddle Bronc

Matt Shiozawa – Tie-Down Roping

L.J. Jenkins – Bull Riding

Oh Baby Baby...

Hailey's Baby shower - Hosted by Aunt Pam, Kylee, & Carli

December 2, 2011 - Glenns Ferry, ID

Here are the decorations we had at the baby shower. I think it all turned out so cute and the food and snacks were so delicous! We asked instead of having the guests give cards to sign inside their favorite children's book or nursery rhyme book. It was such a great idea because for one, cards seem to be super expensive these days and secondly Hailey has a full blown children's library now! They were all such cute books, and so sweet to have personalized messages in each of them. I think that is going to be really special for her sweet baby girl to have. Holy smokes, we had such a full house of lovely women to come and celebrate with us! It was so much fun to catch up with old friends and family that I haven't seen in so long!

Here are the hosts of the party with the "Party Girl"

Enjoying the celebration with all of the guests!

Heidi's two oldest daughters, Kailey and Anna sang us one of my favorite songs: "Sisters" off of White Christmas. They did such a beautiful job singing together! :)

(Click Here to listen to the song on You Tube)

What a fun night we had together with everyone, unfortunately I didn't get pictures of everyone. Hailey was given so many wonderful gifts for her and her baby! So thank you thank you!! :)

Idahome

Home at last! Mom has all of her Christmas decor out and it always looks so lovely and just brings in that holiday spirit! I just love it - so nice and cozy! While we were getting things ready for the shower, Dad snuck us away to lunch down town to go to The Stop! It was the last day to be open for them - they closed for a few months for the winter... ahh so good and just the way I remembered it! Cherry scotch n' soda, yes please! :)

My Aunt Pammy, Carli, and myself hosted a baby shower for my sister, Hailey at Pam's house. She got some super cute stuff and I think with all of our finishing touches it turned out so so cute! It was great to catch up with lots of people I haven't seen in forever. Brought back lots of memories that's for sure!

My cousin Bubba just recently bought a house in GF, so I am so glad I got to drop in and see him and see his super awesome house! It is seriously so cute and quaint and just perfect for him! I loved it - I am so happy he found it! I Miss him lots!

Another highlight was that we got to go to the last home game for BSU. They were playing against New Mexico, which BSU did not disappoint and beat them 45-0. Did I mention that it was freezing there? IT WAS! Anyways, we got all bundled up and Dad and Carli and I were down on the sideline and Mom and Hailey were nice and cozy up under the heaters in our seats :) Yes. We joined them after half-time to finish the game and to thaw out our COLD toes!

BO BSU!

I love BSU's blue turf! I hope they don't EVER change that. It is definately a signature for the Broncos!

Hailey and Steve bought a Prius while they were in Idaho, so Carli and I cruised back to GF in "dapri"

Lucky me...another birthday celebration for me! Mom put candles in her yummy pumpkin bars for me. I love anything and everything pumpkin, especially my mom's Pumpkin bars and her Pumpking Pie! They are so dang delicous - I could eat just that. All day. :) And of course agian, my family always spoils me with really great things....I will be "traveling" in "style" with my "shades" on! Yeah!

Thanks again for the wonderful time spent at home! It was so much fun and nice to be in a place to use all my winter clothes! :)

Catching up with my girls

On my way to ID between the weather and wating for Carli to get out of school I was fortunate enough to get to drop in on and catch up with some of my girlfriends from college that live in the area! So FUN!

Allison and I, we got to celebrate together for a bit since we both just recently turned 26, just a few days apart from eachother. Happy Birthday AL! ;)  

It worked out that Ashley and Stef and I could meet up for lunch at a yummy place called Paradise Bakery, which we now even have one here in STG! It was really pretty good. Luckily they don't kick you out for being there too long, because we enjoyed our lengthy lunch in catching up and me gooing over their super stinkin cute kiddos! I just love them! Thanks again "hot mamasitas" for the fun afternoon! xoxo

Stef, her lil man - Jameson, and Me

Jamo is so stinkin' cute!

Me, Ash, and her sweet lil Ruby! She is just 4 weeks old!

Ruby is such a good baby! She is so so precious - she just slept and was a little happy camper when she woke up! Oh I was so glad I got to finally meet her!

It was so much fun to get to see them and spend some time catching up with them. Normally when traveling through there between STG and ID, we are in travel mode and how we can quickly get from point A to point B with minimal stops. This was was so fun because I don't get to see these girls as often as I would like to! Love and miss you all! Thanks for making the time to catch up with me! xoxo

Flagstaff Vacay!

The Treece clan all gathered for Thanksgiving this year at Kyle's grandparents house in Flagstaff. It was so fun to get together with everyone and enjoy some super delicious food and even better company. We had so much fun while we were there for most of the week - Flag is such a beautiful place! This year we have been so blessed and have so much to be thankful for - I am truly grateful for all that I have. What a lucky girl I am!

Happy Thanksgiving!

They are so ready to eat already! :)

Kyle's cousin Cabrina just had a sweet baby girl, Bailey. She is just a couple weeks old - so glad we got to meet her! :)

After we all filled ourselves FULL Rebecca and I started on a sewing project. All the guys except Kirk and Kyle left to go hunting, they wanted to stay and hang out with us more...since we're so much fun!  So Rebecca and Grandma Kay helped me make a few blankets for my sister Hailey who is expecting a little girl soon! Anyways, I loved how they turned out, and surprisingly enough they weren't too hard to make. Luckily I had a few pros helping me out.

Holy cow, seriously am I 26? Yes! :) What a fun day it was being on vacation celebrating - I seriously got spoiled by everyone, so THANK YOU!

Grandma Kay made me a Red Velvet Birthday Cake and the pretty flowers were from the Hansen's.

The four of us went out on Black Friday to get a few things we were looking for...it was fun and we found some really great things for the Meg and Jake....ok and Kyle. haha and like I said I was spoiled for my birthday, so when we got back I opened presents :) So fun!

Kruz absolutley loved it at Grandma Kay's house! Holy cow he could just roam following all of the dogs wherever. He was quited interested in all of the squirrels she had meandering in the back yard. They all just watch patiently...haha then they get to be so tough when the deer come in....quite territorial. It was so funny to watch them all. :)

"Happy Birthday to Me" lots of love from my lil Kruzer boy

Becca and Fletch

We got to take the dogs on lots of walks - they love it outside up in the Pines! Nice brisk, fresh air. Kruz normally is Fletch's shadow when we are out and about, but Molly had a little faster pace...sorry Fletch. xoxo

Kruz is so spoiled....we got there and Grandma Kay had gotten him a new little bed/blanket/toy...he LOVES it. Of course Becca got him a furry friend too...he never goes without, that's for sure. He was definately a little tuckered out after the super fun week with everyone!

Anyways, the week was so much fun to get to be there with all the family! It was great to see everyone and catch up, eat great food, watch some really great movies (Breaking Dawn and Water For Elephants), enjoy the outdoors, shopping, and one of my favorites - antique shopping with Grandma Kay! We always find some really great treasures. Thank you for the wonderful trip and most of all the wonderful memories made! xoxo Love you all!

Happy Fall

The last few weeks have been sooo nice here in STG, the weather that is. Everything else seems to be chaotic. I just love this lovely fall weather because I for one, love my fall/winter wardrobe much more than my summer/spring attire for sure....also the change of colors with the trees everywhere...so beautiful. These pictures were taken in just our back yard! I love fall because it is the start of upcoming holidays, my birthday, and some serious family time - which I love more than anything! Hoping it gets colder so I can light up my wood-burning stove to cuddle on the couch with my boys and some hot cocoa !

I have been in attempt to grow this crazy a-line out that I have now had for what seems like forever. Time for a new change...growing it out is soooo HARD! But, it is finally at a length that I can atleast stand it....which now seems like it has stopped growing, so now to figure out what to do with the hair...I haven't had it this long in years - I love being able to pull it back...oh how I have missed that! AHaHa

HAPPY FALL YA'LL!