Nice Shot

I got a lovely Remington 870 shotgun for Christmas. We went shooting today. It is gorgeous and already feels like home. I love guns with wood stocks (Dad said he drove all over town looking for a wood stock - they're his favorite), but I think the composite stock is fun and modern. We went shooting today up in Redington. We were shooting next to some very kind and courteous people. Out of no where, the Forest Service comes and breaks up our party. Apparently clay pigeons are illegal in this area because we don't have the proper moisture to degrade the targets. Major bummer. Now I need to find a new place to shoot. But it was still an excellent day.

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Anticlimax

We wait for this day all year, and in a flash, it's gone.

Once again, the fantastic mantle decor is the object of my affection. Christmas is over, but its fond memories will linger on in our hearts forever.

Dinner

We had Christmas dinner tonight (Christmas Eve) instead of tomorrow because Kyle has to work tomorrow night. But it was all very delicious (and what does it really matter what day you eat all the good stuff? haha).

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A Love Affair

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...

Okay, so this may be a Mesquite, but I am still loving this focus on making small things (Christmas lights) into the very close-up focal point of the photograph.

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Winter Foliage

This time of year brings a few specific things that I really really love. The look and smell of a Douglas Fir tree is number one. The growth and bloom of an Amaryllis is number two.

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I entered the Tacky Sweater Contest at work. I got second, even though I should have won. But what's done is done. And it was super fun anyway!

Garland

My parents have awesome design sense right? Well, every year they do up our mantle and hutch with this garland and lights and all types of awesome ornamentation. I aspire to be that excellent someday with a home of my own. A fusion of modern design and holiday cheer.

Official

It is officially December. And that only makes it more official that it's Christmas time. :)

Christmas in the Desert

Again, my pictures are an ode to the Christmas season. I just love it all. And it also helps that I am especially proud of the tree I wrapped in the front yard. :)

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I pulled out my big awesome coat because it was cold and rainy outside. It wasn't cold or rainy inside, but it's really neat and I can't wait until it's actually cold enough to wear it! Someday.... haha!

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Gary still makes me laugh. A lot!

Here It Goes

The Christmas season started yesterday. Dad and I got Christmas lights up. He got the ones on the house while I worked on the tree. It makes me so happy!

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Can It Be?

It's Christmas time. I can't even believe it (even though it's actually the day before Thanksgiving, we're practically there. Haha). My mom has been working on these nifty poinsettia centerpieces for some Relief Society thing, so I thought I might try to capture some Christmas spirited things to get in the mood!

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On a completely unrelated note, I got this awesome shirt at Target the other day. It's neat. And artistic, so I guess it works. Haha!

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On another completely random note, here is Gary, my little grass haired Chia-thing. Kendle and I got some and we happened to start ours on the same exact day. Her's is named Larry. They're buds - Larry and Gary! I'll post once he gets some real hair - for now it's just those little white fuzzy things.