Well today started off early. Woke up at 5:00am to get the good deals at ToysRUs. I have never shopped on “Black Friday” before. I do not like crowds or lines. But I couldn’t pass up all those 50-60%off deals. I got there about 5:30 and the line was down around the whole outside of the store. I almost turned around and went back to bed. But I thought - I’m already up and here, so I got out and stood and waited. It was crazy. I had cut out of the ToysRUs add exactly what I was getting, but even that didn’t help me find them in that huge store full of crazy people. I probably asked store people at least 10 times where certain toys were. Most of the time they didn’t know. They’re dumb. You would think they would have all the registers open, but no. The line to check out was winding around the whole inside of the store. So I stood and waited there too, but in the end I saved over $100, so I guess it was worth it.
Then we had a little baby shower for my sister-in-law. Jennifer is my oldest brothers wife, pregnant with their first baby, a girl. She is due in February. We went to Crackers. My mom, two sisters and two sister-in-laws were there along with three of her close friends. She use to live here and was a band teacher. We really love her and she and my brother are super happy. They are here from Omaha for Thanksgiving.
One of her good friends, her name is Libby, happens to be Stephanie Meyers sister in law. Her husband is Stephanie’s brother. For those of you who don’t know who Stephanie Meyers is she is the author of the Twilight series and movie. We got to hear all about the Twilight movie premiere that she got to go too. Stephanie got to bring her parents and her brother and wife. Libby told us about seeing all the characters. She said she was sitting right behind Edward during the movie. She said Bella was super weird. And Jacob was super good looking. The girl who played Rosalee only got the part cause her dad was dating someone in production. But her favorite part was meeting the creator of Seinfeld.
My mom asked about Stephanie and about how wealthy she really is. Libby just kind of laughed. So my mom asked so did she get a new house and Libby said she just bought her third house. And so on. So she is basically very rich, like a multi-,millionaire. She also said that Stephanie is taking a year off and not doing anything except spending time with her family.
I brought my camera to take a picture of us all, but forgot. I’m sad. But I did take pictures of Jolie’s snot bubble and snot rocket.
she is happy when I wiped the snot off.
Happy Birthday Morgan,
Man am I glad I found him and he liked how I bowled.
Morgan picked me up at a bowling alley 10 years ago. And the rest is history.
Morgan is doing his residency for his doctorate degree. He is in the Physical Therapy program through NAU. I am very proud of him. He is such an awesome husband and a excellent daddy. His girls love him so much and he loves his girls. He is such a hard worker and so smart. I am so thankful we have a priesthood holder in the house to baptize our kids and bless us all when we need it .
Thanks for being my loving husband.
I Love You Morgan!.
Hope we have another 50 birthdays to celebrate together.
Happy Birthday Jolie! Jolie turns one today. She has been such a wonderful addition to our family. We love her so much. She is a very serious child. She only smiles for the very special people. When the old ladies at the grocery store talk to her and try to get her to smile, she never does. I just say she doesn’t smile for strangers. She loves her family and she loves her toys especially balls and baby dolls. She also love Elmo music. When I put in the Elmo CD in the car she squeals and shakes her arms and legs. How does she know that its for her. Here are some fun pictures of her first year.
The Peacegiver: How Christ Offers to Heal Our Hearts and Homes by James L. Ferrell
Jolie liked her cake. I think. She just smeared it on her body mostly.
Morgan always gets funny cards.
Lots of fun toys.
Her sister will have fun playing with them too.
Here are some more great shots Kathy took. 
Jolie's birthday is tomorrow. She'll be one. I can't believe it. It went by so fast. She is so fun. She is also starting to walk. Sometimes I'll turn around and she walking and is half way across the room.
Avery and Lainey love their little sister.
