Family Pictures

So over Thanksgiving my mother in law wanted us all to take some family Christmas pictures, and I'm so glad we did!  Brian and I accidentally forgot to pack red, but it worked that we could borrow some clothes :)  Uncle Bruce did a wonderful job getting some pictures even though it was tough with two kiddos and a dog. 

25th Birthday Bash

For my birthday this year I wanted to mix things up a bit.  Typically, we go to dinner with friends and have cake and ice cream at the house. It's enjoyable and doesn't take too much planning. This year I decided to host my own murder mystery birthday party.  It was tons of fun, but also tons of work!  Cooking for 20 people didn't scare me at first, but it was definitely more work than I anticipated.  Thankfully my wonderful husband and one of my dearest friends, Scarlett helped out with the party details, cooking, etc.  I wish I would have gotten more pics at the party, but it was just kind of chaotic that night.

My coworkers are the best! They got me a 9 inch Pyrex pie pan with my name on it!

New MK watch from the hubs and cds from our old roommate Brett

Sushi dinner date before going home to cook for the party

This sweet friend came to help me cook! Love her!

Scarlett's Murderous Mississippi Mud Pie with worms

See Todd! She cooks! :)

Brian bought me birthday cookies

My favorite state

Party favors

Decor

sorry the pic is blurry! 
I was rushing around frantically taking pics before guests arrived.

Cowboy Casserole = so yummy! Recipe to come later

the vittles

Me and my gunslinger

The whole outlaw family

Brett & Aaron in character

This guy was so tired from daycare.
He was supposed to guard the "dead" body...



Todd and the ladies

Love this guy!

My sis!

Texas girls gotta stick together

I wish this was a birthday present!

But I'm content with puppy-sitting for Brett whenever I can

this little guy is adorable!!

Big golden
Little golden

We love Luke!

Global Missions Health Conference 2012

Being that I work for a non-profit that provides medicine for missions, I was able to attend the Global Missions Health Conference in Louisville, Kentucky this year.  It was my first time to go, and I was blown away by the massive size of the conference.  It was such a great experience, and I'm already excited for next year!  It was mostly a work conference, but we were able to squeeze in a bit of sight-seeing!

I loved flying Delta!  How cute is this napkin? 
Ok well maybe by my excitement you can tell this was only my 4th flight ever!

Our booth at the conference

Sight seeing on the last day

Louisville Slugger Museum

Biggest church I've ever been to in my life!

My new favorite coffee!  Wolfgang Puck!
 I seriously had 4 cups one day :)

On our way home, we went through Minnesota where I was able to snatch up some of my dad's
favorite candy from his childhood.  Guess what he is getting as part of his Christmas present?

Another treat from the Minnesota airport :) Godfather Pizza!