Singing Lights

Randy, my sister Mikala, and I went for a short drive on Saturday night to look at some Christmas lights. I showed Randy this house that my family found last year. He loves looking at Christmas lights and he loved this house so much he took a video of it. So here is a house that has lights going in tune with Christmas songs. Enjoy!

Temple Square Lights

Randy, myself, my sister Mikala, and my parents all went to Salt Lake on Friday night. My sister and brother in law couldn't come because they just had a baby girl and they didn't want to take her outside. We went out to dinner to Goodwood and then to temple square to see the lights. We do this every year but this year it was really special because Randy had never seen the lights there before. It was really beautiful and you could really feel the spirit of the Lord and Christmas while we were there. I had a little episode though which for those of you who know me this doesn't come as a surprise. I was taking a picture of me and my dad when I dropped my camera and I thought I had broken it. The lens was acting funny and I couldn't get it to shut off. I started to cry because I was really upset so I just put it back in the case and pouted.I thought I was going to have to buy a new one. About half an hour later I took it out of my coat pocket and just thought maybe I will look at see if by chance it would work. Well guess what....miraculously it worked and I was so happy. We had a really great time and it was awesome to spend some quality time with our family.
My mom and I at dinner before the lights
My dad, sister and I
Randy and I in our car

Peyton Pictures

This past week Randy and I went to Utah to spend Thanksgiving with my family. We met our new niece Peyton for the first time. She is so much cuter in person and is such a fun baby. We love her so much and can't wait for her to get bigger. Here are some pictures we took while on our trip to Utah.
Jeff feeding his little girl
She is not a happy camper


She loves to sleep on her daddy's chest


Uncle Randy feeding Peyton
Sleeping on Grandma's couch
Grandma Fairbanks and Peyton
Her awesome Thanksgiving outfit



Mommy and baby Peyton

Awesome Aunt Kayla

Me and my adorable niece Peyton
Grandpa Fairbanks and Peyton

What I am thankful for....

I am thankful for the love of my life, Randy.

I am thankful for my sisters, they are the best.

I am thankful for the gospel and temple. I am thankful for both of my families

I have so many things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. A lot has happened this year and life just seems to keep getting better. I can't wait to see what else life brings to our family. So here is just a list of a few things I am thankful for this season.

10. I am thankful for my education and the opportunity to attend a university that expands my knowledge.

9. I am thankful for my good health and environment I live in.

8. I am thankful for the technology we have now days so I can keep in contact with friends and family.

7. I am thankful for the wonderful memories I have created with my husband, family, and friends this year.

6. I am grateful to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, especially the blessings of the temple because it strengthens our marriage greatly.

5. I am thankful for the power of a smile and laughter and how it can make life such a joy even when it gets hard.

4. I am thankful for the times I get to relax and just hang out and do whatever I want.

3. I am thankful for the new baby niece that my sister Megan and brother in law JEFF brought into our family. She is so cute and such a joy to have. I am also thankful for my almost nephew(he hasn't been born yet) that my brother in law Brian and Celia are going to have soon. I can't wait to meet him.

2. I am extremely grateful to have family and friends that love us and support us.

1. Most of all I am grateful for my wonderful, amazing, sweet husband. He is the best thing that has happened to me. He is my everything and best friend. I am so grateful for the man he is because he does everything for me. He is hardworking, loving, supportive, caring, and everything else. You name it he is it. I love you Randy Purcell with all my heart. I am so lucky to be married to you!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! We love you!

More about baby Peyton

Well here are some more pictures of our adorable niece Peyton! My sister Megan has been sending me pictures on the phone the last couple of days because we have been in Idaho. My niece is the cutest baby ever. She is so sweet and fun. Here are some more pictures I have received and there will be more coming all the time especially after our trip to Utah!

Here she is on her first car ride, home from the hospital.

Here she is chilling at home with her mom and dad.

Here she is still in the hospital being held by mommy.

Baby Peyton!!

Well my older sister gave birth to my first niece today. Her name is Peyton Mae Smith. She is the cutest baby in the world! We love you Megan and a job well done! More pictures to come shortly.

Decorating Our Christmas Tree

Randy and I went to Walmart to buy some necessities. We came out with what we needed and more. We got our Christmas tree lights, ornaments, and decorations. We bought our Christmas tree a couple of weeks ago. We decided to put our tree up this week because we won't be here for the next two weeks and by that time December will be here. I want you people to understand that usually I would never put up my Christmas tree before Thanksgiving because it is tacky but we did it earlier so it would be up before we left for Utah.
Our Christmas tree has a theme and colors. Our colors we picked out our turquoise, silver, and gold. We bought glittery ornaments of turquoise and silver and just plain little ones of gold. We then got these other ornaments that have sayings or other Christmas ideas. The sayings say JOY, PEACE, LET IT SNOW, MERRY CHRISTMAS, HOHOHO. The other Christmas ornaments are cool looking flowers, a stocking, a tree, and snowflakes. The star on top of the tree is the best part because growing up we never had a tree topper and our star lights up!!!!
The tree turned out really nice and I love it! We are so excited for the holidays to approach and to spend our first Christmas together!

These pictures are of our themed ornaments and star!