Merry Christmas! I hope everyone got what they wanted for Christmas, i know i did! Well, today i was pretty bored after all the commotion died down, so i decided to try to make my own blog background with my new Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0. I went to The Cutest Blog on the Block for the directions and thought it would be pretty easy. Boy, was i wrong. It took forever to make my design, then longer to make a Photobucket account, then i couldn't figure out how to make it a jpeg. Finally, now i can admire my background. I think all the time it took was worth it. Comment if you like it or not :) ...

Braces...

As some of you may know, i got braces yesterday. A full set. It wasn't that bad at first, but then i gave it a couple hours, and i was pulling out the ibuprofen. Thankfully, i can swallow a pill now. Overall it's not that bad (as long as i have Motrin.) I don't have a picture yet, but i might post one tomorrow with my one of my Christmas gifts! Hope you guys have a lovely Christmas Eve, and an even better Christmas.

Is lip gloss one of the food groups..?

Okay, so i went shopping today with my friend Caitlin. The mall was pretty busy. I bought a couple last minute gifts like the softest sock in the world from Aeropostale. I also bought this lip gloss from Bath & Body works. Usually their lip gloss is really expensive, but they were having a sale and all the lip glosses were $3!!! So i got this C.O. Bigelow CinaMint lip gloss. I absolutely love it! It smells great and tastes even better. Not that i just sit there and eat it. But you know what I'm talking about, like when you taste some, this one actually tastes good! I was also in Dillard's and smelled this fragrance called 'G'. I love it!!! It also comes in the cutest bottle! I asked my mom if i could get it for my Promotion gift. It's made by Harajuku lovers. Here's some pics of perfume and lip gloss.

here's the link for the websites:

http://www.aeropostale.com/

http://www.bath&bodyworks.com/

http://www.hlfragrance.com/

Finals finally over?

Yeah, well you all know today is the first official day of Christmas Break! Finally, no more studying till 10:00 for Finals, or rushing to finish all of our make up work. We can finally have that well deserved break we've been waiting for. I know everyone's excited for Christmas to come. I can't wait, except for the fact that i get my braces on Christmas Eves' Eve! My mouth's gonna ache all Christmas break!(hey that rhymes!) Well, i guess I'll be happy i got them on when finally get them off my Sophomore year. Well gotta go, hope you all have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year too!

Take 12, and counting...

Yeah, well today we decided to take our Christmas Card picture. We moved to almost 4 different locations until we found the perfect spot. I think it took us an hour. Here's some pictures of the many outtakes. Don't you just love my hair in this picture!

I don't think Nick was happy in this picture...

Everyone is smiling... except Nick

My little Elf Family...

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

O' Christmas Tree...

This is my awesome Christmas Tree. It just sprouted this week. It's quite petite. I really honestly don't know how big it'll get. It's only like an inch right now. I put in the seeds almost a month a go. It only started growing when my mom started watering it. I think she has a green thumb...

{Funny Santa Pic}

I thought this picture was cute..

I can't believe i found THE Charlie Brown Christmas Tree!

(i think i should buy it!)

{Happy Twilight!!!}

Yea, well today's the big day!!! Twilight's FINALLY in theaters! I hope you all have fun seeing Twilight. Guess what, my mom said i could see Twilight like this weekend, how cool! I can't wait to see it, are the lines long and the theaters packed?

Homemade Present for Christmas!

Jolly Cookie Jar

This one-of-a-kind, do-it-yourself layered glass cookie jar comes with all the necessary dry ingredients already measured out! It is a "just add butter, eggs and vanilla" kind of gift, which will delight grown-ups and kids alike. Any favorite cookie recipe will do; however, we chose a recipe with walnuts, dried cherries and chocolate chips for a festive look and delicious taste!

Ingredients:
1-quart wide-mouthed jar (with a lid) in glass or clear plastic
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant)
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3-by-3-inch piece white card stock
Hole punch
16 to 18 inches narrow ribbon or kitchen string

Directions:
Add each ingredient into the jar in the order listed. After each addition, use a large spoon or a small fist to level and pack down each layer. Attach the lid.On the white card stock, make a gift tag that includes the following instructions: "For scrumptious holiday cookies in a flash, preheat the oven to 375°F. Beat together 3 ounces (3/4 stick) softened unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 egg in a large bowl or mixer. Add the contents of the jar and stir or mix until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies. Enjoy!"Punch a hole in a corner of your gift tag, and thread your ribbon or kitchen string through. When the tag is centered in the middle of the ribbon, tie the ribbon around the jar's neck, or secure it under the threads of the lid. Makes 1 jar.

source: www.wiliamsandsonoma.com

{Super Cool Turkey}

Okay, so i was looking at Ms. Sheik's scrapbooking magazine, and it had the cutest stuff inside! I went to the online site and they let you download free layouts, cards, projects, etc. So, i downloaded how to make this cute little guy! If you want the directions, you can click this link: http://www.scrapbooksetc.com/takeaclass/thanksgiving-turkey-decor_ss1.html
(it will lead you to the site)

I'm a Mayor!

I just got back from my Consultation at the Orthodontist. I have to get braces, obviously, but they have to be on for 22-24 months!!! That's like 2 years!!! That's not even the sadest part, my over bite is 90%. My smile is overbite city, and I'm the mayor. I think my mom wants me to get my braces on like at the begining of 2009. So, if my math is correct, I'll get my braces off around my Sophmore year! I also have to get this weird thing for my overbite. On the plus side, I won't have braces in my senior picture...

Halloween...

Here's some pic's of my siblings costumes...



And this is my awesome pumpkin!

Hair Cast!

this tool will tell you what to expect hairwise for the day...

I'm a Couch Potato

So i guess i haven't been blogging for a while. Like the last time i posted anything on my blog was on Monday. Though i guess that's not a long time. I mean a whole four days isn't like a long time, i think? Well, so i guess i'll update you on my week:
Tuesday: I went to Arizona Mills and got a couple of long-sleeve shirts
Wednesday: I sat around the house like a lazy bum watching re-runs of some shows
Thursday: I went to Superstition Springs mall and watched the Project Runway Season 5 Finale
Today: I sat around the house doing nothing and of course, watching re-runs of some TV shows
My week was kinda like a pattern. One day i was at the mall, the next i was at home watching tv all day. Yeah, my week was kinda boring.... But on the plus side, now i've got winter clothes and i've been updated on some of my favorite shows!

I finally fit into jeans from Aeropostale!!! I just got a pair today while we were at the mall. Surprisingly they fit better than my jeans from Old navy that are a smaller size, weird huh? Ugh, i have to stop typing now because my mom said I have to get ready for Edge. Well, talk to ya' guys later!!! :)

Chilly...

I'm soooo cold!!! Did you guys notice the sudden decrease in temperature? I had to search for my lip balm before my lips cracked!!! I'm so happy we have a week off for October break!!! I get to go to Chandler Mall tomorrow!!! My brother said when he went to hot topic (don't ask why he was at hot topic...) with his friend like last month he saw a Twilight pin that said
"forget the Jonas Bros. I want the Cullen Bros." I'm soooo gonna buy that pin!!!

Twilight Countdown!!!

OH MY GOSHERS!!!! I just saw the Twilight trailer!!!! It was soooo good!!! I love the apple part! Golden! I think I'm gonna add it to my blog!!

here's some pics of my family last Denver trip:

<- look the kitty's hiding under the Christmas tree!!

Can Belle get any more comfortable?

This is my little sis, Kate.

(she might want to invest in braces)