Christmas in Oklahoma...

We had an amazing Christmas in Edmond, OK. Lots of family time! Saw lots of good friends! When we landed is the 17 degrees, then the last day we were there it was 70 degrees...what??! Crazy weather! Enjoy the pics...

Went to an Oklahoma City Thunder game with he parents!
They lost, but we got to see Lebron James play, that was cool! He is so good!
I got to see my dear friend Danielle!! She left her sick husband to drive 2 hours from Witchita, Kansas. Next time we're in town, I'll head north to see her!!
John and I got to go on a double date with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law! no pics of all of us together, but this is john and I right before! It was so fun to hang with no distractions, we had great conversation and so much fun hanging and laughing!
Oh goodness! We got to spend A LOT of time with our niece! We love her SO much! Crazy to think how much we will love our own kids!
John made her a little baby Jesus! She slept with it that night, my sister-in-law took a pic. I'm waiting to get it, it's so dang cute!
I got her an owl. A month ago she told me she LOVES owls...funny thing is I do too!
She screamed, "I really wanted this, how did you know?!?"
John and I with his parents on Christmas day!
I just love her so much! This is us with her new American doll, "julie"
All the girls...
all the boys...

We had an amazing time! But we are really excited to be home and relax for a week! No work, just rest and play! Going to the Oklahoma State vs. Oregon game on tuesday in San Diego with my parents, super excited! Plans to hang with lots of friends and celebrate the new year! Also, get some things done around the house...should be a GREAT week!

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

It is the most wonderful time! I love getting together with family and friends! I love the decorations, the food, the giving of gifts! All of it!OK so, there will be a lot of pics coming! Christmas hasn't even happened yet (well, it's not the 25th) But here is what's happened so far!

John and I made it to disneyland during the Christmas time, my most favorite time at d-land. The is us in front of small world.
Next, for my mom's Christmas gift we took her to Wicked...She was so excited! Some of you may know the story of when my family tried to go a few years ago, anyway, it was a great gift!

we also took her to sushi at Katsuya in Hollywood, so delicious and so classy!
Next, it was off to the Miles Family Christmas, so many surprises and so much fun! Evi and Aaron surprised us this morning!

the siblings
pretty normal
my cute husband! He is so handsome!
The whole family!
Our fam!

We leave for Oklahoma in the morning, gunna see lots of family and lots of friends! I am so excited! Then we return to another week off for the both of us! Hooray! I mean come on, it's the most wonderful time of the year!!!

Merry Christmas...

it's freaking cold...

So yes, I have been to colder weather then it was today. The only difference is that I prepare to be freezing! I never would have thought I would be this cold in SoCal!

I did not plan to be cold, I did however plan to be wet. I knew the forecast said rain, therefore instead of purchasing an umbrella, raincoat, and/or rainboots on rainy days I tend to bring a few changes of clothes with me for the day.

So I ran a few errands got drenched, then changed at my destination for the day. Then changed back into my wet clothes to run a few more errands. May sound crazy, but I just don't want to buy "rain" stuff for only the 3 days a year it rains in SoCal, so I opt to do a few more loads of laundry.

Needless to say, I got home and was frozen cold! Luckily John started a fire and I thawed out :)

I guess this is just a taste for the 20 degrees it will be in Oklahoma in just a few days!

Life has been soooo busy!

But luckily I have had time to enjoy a cappuccino

Ok so, I have been absolutely terrible at blogging. Too much is going on, I don't even know where to start!

I think I finally finished my "busy" season at work. Planning to enjoy multiple Christmas parties this week and then taking my mom to "Wicked" on Thursday night for her Christmas gift! Hooray! We are so excited!

so here is a quick catch up of events that have gone on...

had a Christmas party with just my 7th grade girl leaders took some pics for a Christmas card, this one is my fav minus the fact that everyone's eyes are closed!
Merry Christmas from the Snyders! So I really wanted to send out a Christmas card this year, but time just went by too fast, so here it is...

Got to spend time with my niece this thanksgiving, so excited to see her for Christmas too!
I mean seriously she is so cute!
I have obviously been at work a lot hanging out with this amazing lady! Diane and I usually get asked about 3 times a week if we are sisters! I'm so grateful she is on our staff!Lastly, my beautiful sister was in town and we got to spend some wonderful time together! Reminds me how grateful I am for family!

We leave for OKC in about a week, it will be cold, but I get to see one of my best friends, danielle, while I'm there, and tons of family and friends! Can't wait for a cold Christmas!

more blogs to come :)

too much to blog...

There is so much to come...

but please pray for us in the time being. We had some identity theft go on with our bank account. It could have been a lot worse, but we still feel violated. The details will be worked out. I'll fill you in later.

Check back.

Oh 80's night!

ok, here is a little tease...more pics to come...

girl leaders @ 80's night

movie at midnight...

So I am going to see a movie at midnight with some girl friends of mine...

I'll give you one guess...

lots of girls in Orange County will be there with me...:)

80's night promo

So we are having an 80's night at the church on November 21st.


So us girls decided to take on the promotion last weekend by dressing up...

and we taught ourselves the thriller dance!We might not have been the bext dancers, but I think we got the message across.

The next morning we had students jump in on the fun! ahaha!!

Hope students come! I need to work on another outfit, any suggestions?!

had an all girls overnighter....

at the church...


with 97 junior high girls...



best thing ever...


got 30 minutes of sleep...



still recovering...

I love the Redingtons!

So I got to see some dear friends of mine this weekend...You can ready about their story here.

Heather are Whitney stopped into California before going back to Tennessee from China! Why were they in China you ask? Cuz they were in bringing home this sweet thing (as I told you in a previous post)...

Meet Zion!

Notice his cute little fingers...


And sweet Whitney is getting so old! I can't even believe it!
I love these 2!!

Heather and her family are amazing! I am so glad I got to see her face!


I truly hope that God blesses you with amazing people in your life...people that encourage you, challenge you, and just love you!

Anyone want to buy us a house?

Cuz I found one I really like...:)
So every now and again, I look at houses for sale online, and I have wishful thinking sometimes that one will pop up and only cost $1. haha~! I know I'm ridiculous!

Or...

Maybe someone will stumble across my blog and just want to help us out!! Haha!

I must tell you, I don't always live in reality, but I'm working on it!

Cute conversation I over heard today...

As I was leaving the main offices today a preschool class was just getting out!

I walked by a little boy and his mom, he said to his mom,"Mommy, what is that?"

Mom said, "That's a tractor" (we still have construction going on at our campus).

he then said, "mommy will you get me one of those?"

I turned and smiled...it was just really cute!

The mom responded, "maybe when you're older!"

I love seeing the little preschoolers around work!

I've been tagged

I've been tagged by Megan and Ryan. So I guess I better do this thing!
1. I love Coconut creamer for my coffee.
2. I love the smell of fresh cut grass. I think from playing soccer for so many years!
3. I still sleep with a blankie...:)
4. I have never been to Europe, but would love to go!!!
5. I have NO desire to owe anyone money ever again, trust me~! I am paying Biola a junk load of money!
6. I am currently reading the "Twilight" series. And can't believe I am so into it, neither can my husband! I started the book for research purposes for my junior high parents...oops! I finished the first book in 3 days, almost done with the 2nd...
7. My husband just bought a pair of rollerblades for our student center skate park. I love him so much!

Okay, now I tag...hmmm, I need to think about this!

Happy Harvest!!!

We had fun carving pumpkins the other night! I enjoyed every minute, well, the guts were a little grosser than I remember!




Happy Harvest!! We also watched Charlie Brown's "the GREAT PUMPKIN"!