Getting Alexa's room ready!

It's almost done!! I've painted the bookshelf and the changing table. All we need now is the dresser!! I can't wait for it to be done and ready!!!!



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I've been tagged!!

Angelee tagged me and I thought it would be fun to share some info about my amazing husband!! Here goes nothing!

MY HUSBAND....
~What is his name? Alexander Anthony Laufer

~How long have you been together? We've been married 8 years.

~How long did you date? We started dating in April of 99, engaged by October and married april 1st 2000.

~How old his he? He is 38. I don't feel like we're that old!! (well i'm not yet)

~Who eats more? Alex.......if it's in front of him, he'll eat it. his mom taught him that. he is getting better though!

~Who said I love you first? Alex. he actually asked me if i loved him and i said why, do you love me??!?

~Who is taller? Alex, the perfect amount taller!!

~Who can sing better? Me, but i still love to hear him sing!

~Who is smarter? Depends. Alex has way more book smarts, but i have more street smarts. we're the perfect combination!

~Who does the laundry? Mostly him, but we both do it really.

~Who pays the bills? Alex, i'm bad with money, i think it grows on trees.

~Who sleeps in the right side? alex does.

Who mows the lawn? Lamb and carlson, apartment still!

~Who cooks dinner? Me, although he watches enough food network (alton brown) that he should be cooking every night!

~Who drives? alex, although it drives me crazy most of the time.

~Who is more stubborn? me!!!

~Who kissed who first? alex, he kissed my ear, i didn't do or say anything and he was like (you know i just kissed you right?!?!

~Who asked who out first? oh my gosh, i gave him so many hints.....he was oblivious. finally we just started "hanging out" and it turned into dating.

~Who proposed? alex!

~Who has more friends? I do. isn't that what girls do??!? we do have several married friends that are mutual.

~Who is more sensitive? alex, and i love that about him, i'm heartless and i need that balance!

~Who has more siblings? i have 6 siblings so i'm the winner.

~Who wears the pants? Depends. most of the time he lets me think i do, but if it's really important to him, he lays down the law.....thats when i know its serious ;)

I love my husband, he is amazing!! Thanks Angelee for tagging me, now I tag Becky, Mia, Colleen, Holly, Amber and Kimi.

The Local Bum!!!!

Alex was asked by our YM/YW group to participate in their Wednesday activity. It was like the greatest race, but the real test was to see how many people they could help along the way. Alex was the local "bum" and he was watching to see if the youth would be nice to him. He ended up collecting $8 (of course he gave it back to them). At the end of the night everyone gathered together and they revealed the true message of the night and introduced all their helpers. No one could believe it was Alex. He's a great actor!

Lunch with the Zou's

Kimi and I met at girls camp (we were co-counslers)and have been super close ever since. When she got married a little over a year ago they moved to Utah so I haven't seen her since her wedding. Luckily she was here for the holidays and her and her family were able to meet me in Vacaville for lunch. Her son Jeremiah is 3 months old and the cutest thing ever. She and Allen are doing well and keeping super busy!

Christmas Eve

I can't believe Christmas has come and gone. It was great to spend it with family and friends!!! We really missed Jareds family and Stephens family.....I wonder if we'll ever be all together again! My family has a tradition of fondue once all our guest have left, this year it was almost ruined!! My mom normally buys the fondue (has for about 35 years)and this year she was really feeling sick. About 10 minutes before everyone is scheduled to arrive my mom, me and Scott were just sitting around talking about how much Apple cider we had for the night. I asked my mom if the cider was for all night long, or just for the fondue and she replied "Fondue??!? It's not new years eve! No one asked me to get fondue, I didn't buy any!" I totally thought she was kidding, but she wasn't. Scott and I ran to safeway and bought the last packages they had. I am sooooo glad they had some, I didn't want to be the one to tell dad we didn't have fondue!!! I don't think my mom will ever forget the fondue again!!!

We hope you all had a merry Christmas!!! May God bless you in everything!!!

Jon in Brazil

We got to talk to Jonathan yesterday and he sounds AWESOME!!! Very grown up already, I can't wait til he gets home!!! He said they don't really decorate for Christmas but he found this nativity scene and had to take a picture. He's living the rules and being blessed, they teach alot of people and he's doing well with the language. We miss him alot and can't wait to talk to him again on Mother's day!

Chico Christmas Lights

Last night the Nelson's, me and Scott went to tour the lights of Chico.....they were the same as last year, but Taylor and Isabella loved them. The saddest part was the last house, someone actually stole the baby Jesus. Someone is in TROUBLE!!

Complex Holiday Dinner

We had our holiday party last night here at the complex. Taylor brought her friend Carson and as you can see from Isabella's mouth she had lots of dessert!!

Creche festival in my house

I am addicted to Nativity scenes! It all started with my mom when we were kids, they were everywhere......and now they're in MY house EVERYWHERE. I have a total of 22 now and the number goes up every year. I just love how they make me feel when I look at them. Here are a few pictures of my favorite, or most unique sets. If you want to see them all then come on over!! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas

I stole this picture from Holly's blog but I just love it!!! I hope we all remember the true meaning of Christmas and may God bless us all!!