Christmas Eve, Tomorrow?

Where has this year gone? I am so amazed of how time really does fly. I cannot even believe that Christmas Eve is tomorrow. I can't help but think about growing up and the memories we had on the night before Christmas. I don't really remember books being read to me about the "Night Before Christmas", however I remember putting out the cookies with my siblings and us all sleeping in the same room. I remember being so UNBELIEVABLY excited and hoping that time would just flyyyy by so we could all wake up. I remember running upstairs to our living room, and waiting for my parents to get their coffee. I swear them getting that damn coffee took a billion years. I will never forget my parents faces when they were watching us open our gifts. Them sitting there, smiling while sipping their coffee. I remember them always getting everything we wanted. We never really asked out of the ordinary because we knew our parents weren't made of $$. 

As I get older, I really can't be more appreciative of my parents. They really worked their asses off to provide for us kids. I don't even have kids yet, so I don't know the exact feeling of appreciation; however, I know that they really loved us. They gave us everything they could. I seriously am so happy that they raised me. I couldn't of picked better parents. :D 

Another thing that really gets me thinking, is my grandparents. I miss them every single day, but for some reason, Christmas is a lot harder. I remember going to my Grandpa and Grandma Christensens and worried to wear my new clothes that I got for Christmas, because they would make it smell like ciggarette smoke. Is it weird that I miss that smell now? ;D As I sit here and think about it, my Grandpa Christensen had the same sipping coffee smile, my parents do now. Oh, how I will never get that simple, beautiful image out of my mind. 

This Christmas is such a special Christmas. Why you ask? Because we are experiencing it. We are so lucky to have everything around us. Please, hug your family a little tighter and a little longer this year. You never really know when they will be gone. Cherish every-single-moment you have with them. 

9 Days Till Christmas......

and I haven't purchased a damn thing! Why, you ask? Because Justin and I decided to NOT do Christmas this year. We have our Christmas tree up and decorations, galore; however, we are not buying anything for anyone. Don't you wish that is how Christmas should be? Why is it just this time of year, people give. Shouldn't people do it 365 days a year. I think it is ridiculous, what craze Christmas does to people. It is insane how people act and stating they have to do this, and have to do that. No, they don't. Christmas is about Jesus. It is about so much more, than buying stupid crap for people. 

This year, my Christmas present will be the 'Presence' of family. Being with them is all I need. I feel like that is how everyone should be. 

Merry Christmas everyone. Don't get too damn crazy out there! ;D

Our New Baby--Diezel Ruiz

We have a new addition to our little family. Meet, Diezel Ruiz.

We have been looking for a puppy lately, for Baylee to have a little sibling. We saw this Boxer on KSL.com and fell in love. We decided to take a little drive all the way out to Tooele to get him. My goodness was he to die for. We literally talked about it for a minute and told the owner we wanted him.

Once we got him home, Baylee and him did NOT get along at all. Baylee would bark at him and nip at him constantly. We were scared that they wouldn’t ever get along. The next day, after much needed sleep, they both got along fine. Every once in a while, they bicker; however, they cuddle constantly.

He was born 08/11/2010 so he is about 18 weeks. He is a Brindle Boxer and is full of puppy energy. He is THEEEEE best puppy ever. He has only had a few accidents; however, he listens very well. He already responds to his name and knows how to sit.

We are so very excited. Our family is complete.

Justin+Joleen+Baylee+Diezel=Love ;D

Love=Us