The only reason I like Wal-Mart

So I just have to post something cool that happened to Haylie about a week ago 'cause I'm proud of my wife!! (this is Bryan writing in case you hadn't figured that out yet...). The other week, Haylie did some bridal photos for a friend at work. She edited them and burned them to a disc for her friend who took them to Wal-Mart to get printed. Late Wednesday (maybe Thursday) she gets a call from this friend informing her that Wal-Mart won't print the photos for her because the photos must have been done by a professional!! Haylie had to sign a waiver giving Wal-Mart permission to print the photos. Anyway, even though it was a huge pain for her friend who was probably already stressed out of her mind with her wedding coming up, I thought that was about the best compliment to Haylie's work ever! I think he photos are awesome, and can't wait for her photography blog so everyone can see what a great job she does!

GO UTES!

Yesterday was a good day to be at work; and if you know how work has been goin lately, you know that's huge. I was surprised with a parade! In honor of the U of U football team's rockin season this year, they had a big ol' celebration equipped with the band, rich people in fancy cars, cheerleaders, and free stuff! It passed right by our building, so of course we had to go out and watch. I'm proud to be a UTE!

2nd Annual December in Orlando

Here are some highlights from our fun in the sun.

Day 1: Fly to Orlando and hang with cousins.
Day 2: Slept in, relaxed by the pool, played the Wii

Day 3: Madagascar 2, dinner
Day 4: Church (where I ran into a sister from my mission - way cool), and super fun photo shoot with the girls - coolest kids ever!



Day 5: Sleep, shopping, chillin
Day 6: Magic Kingdom, I discovered funnel cake (YUM!), but also discovered liquid Tylenol (not so yum)

Day 7: Sicker than sick, several trips to CVS, Hollywood Studios, dream handbag shopping at Coach, Fendi, Dooney & Bourne, etc

Bryan's Surprise Cruise to the Bahamas

Day 8: Off on the cruise, play on the ship, never ending hot chocolate

Day 9: Bahamas, walking downtown, shopping,

playing on the beach,

driving through Bryan's old hood, sunset

Day 10: Day at sea

Day 11: Dock at Cape Canaveral, family Christmas card photo shoot, lunch, flight delays, home (to the evil snow) at 1:30am

3 Down, Forever to Go

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US! It's crazy we've been married for three years now; it doesn't seem like a shade under 20 years. :) It's been a blast! Marrying each other was the best thing we ever did. I'm a cheeser, but it's true. I guess technically it was yesterday (the 10th), but we're up packing for some fun in the sun. I think we lost some fans in my lack of posting period, but I'll definitely share trip pics, so stay tuned.

Thanksgiving Weekend

A little late and out of order, I thought I'd share some highlights from our Thanksgiving weekend road trip fun...

We headed to California for my cousin's wedding. It was super fun, and I got to do back-up photography.

It was at a gorgeous setting at Monterey Bay.

Us overlooking the ocean.

We snuck in a day trip to San Francisco. Major photo ops!

Lot's of driving, but some great scenery, (well, except for Nevada.)

Gingerbread Houses

Every year since forever, my family has made gingerbread houses for Christmas. It has gone from being a chance to load up with candy (that we weren't allowed to eat til Christmas day) to a carefully crafted Christmas art. :) Here are some pics from our creation this year.

The Front

The Back

The Door

Us Ice Skating In Our Pond In Our Front Yard