Amelia's 9th Birthday!

This past Sunday we celebrated Amelia's birthday.  It started out early with her opening her presents from us.  Amelia is very creative and she was thrilled to get more stuff to work on and do.  Plus she got a tool box to keep all of her "stuff" together.

 Later in the day we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Carter's house for the Carter Christmas Party, but we did take some time out to celebrate her birthday with cake and ice cream.

Before leaving, she opened presents from her grandparents.

She was super excited to get more fabric, her own scissors and a SEWING MACHINE!!!

Nathan's parents also spoiled her the day before with new clothes, eating at Zupas and having a sleepover.

It's hard to believe it has been 9 years since this little lady came to our family.  She really was one of the best Christmas presents I have ever received.

Carter Christmas Party 2014

This past Sunday, we went to my parent's house for our annual Carter Christmas Party.  It's always a good time with family and close friends.

Of course, we re-created the nativity story and of course there were some "carter" additions.

 The shepherds are visited by an angel and the heavenly hosts.

 A new star appeared.

Joseph and Mary arrive in Bethlehem.

The inn keeper doesn't have any room.

Baby Jesus is born in a stable and is visited by the shepherds and the sheep.

The wise men see the star and travel a long distance.

They visit King Herod before finding Jesus.

 The whole group.

 And then craziness ensues.

The heavenly group

The shepherd's group

The stable crew

King Herod and the Wise Men

 Joseph and Mary

The Harwood kids dressed up.

Always a fun night!

NFR Weekend

This past weekend, Nathan and I and some friends drove to Las Vegas for the NFR and Cowboy Christmas.  We had a great weekend.

We opted not to attend the rodeo the first night and instead went bowling at South Point and then watched the rodeo on the big screens.  We also ate at the cafe where I had yummy Pad Thai.

I beat Nathan on our second game, finally!

The second night, after a day of shopping, we were off to the rodeo.

Snapped a quick picture with Debbie.... too bad it's a little blury.

 And one with my HOT COWBOY!

 Actually snapped a picture of the arena this year!

Managed to get a picture of Kent's face....

Another picture with my cowboy after the rodeo was over.

Game face Harris and his beautiful wife Debbie.

The next day, we got up bright and early and headed to the Las Vegas Temple.

So grateful!

 Our temple group.

Then off to do a little more shopping before heading back home.  Sha and I snagged this lovely shot at Cowboy Christmas!

What a great weekend with some awesome people!