Day 49 - 60

Day 60: 12/21/2010
Our first and maybe last Christmas Card.
I think I made Christmas card creation more difficult than it should be.
After about my 8th trip to the store, a decent product was printed.

Day 59: 12/20/2010
It's amazing how fast time flies.
It feels like only yesterday when Sydney could barely sit up,
and now she is one! Happy Birthday little one!

Day 58: 12/19/2010
Jill came over to watch Tim Tebow's first start as a Bronco.
 Tim made it interesting, but the Broncos still lost.
Surprise, surprise.

Day 57: 12/18/2010

First road trip.

Jeff, Jill and I all drove to Casper, Wyoming for Jeff's cousin's wedding.

It's was a beautiful and unique ceremony in a airplane hanger. 

Day 56: 12/17/2010

Christmas party at the Stoddarts'.

Linda had decorated her home so beautifully.  

Day 55: 12/16/2010

Happy Birthday Jules (and Jen)!

Jules has become a great friend and I was thrilled to celebrate
her birthday along with her twin Jen.  

Day 54: 12/15/2010

Ugg time with Sydney.

I hope she doesn't grow out of them too soon.

Day 53: 12/14/2010

Winter flower bouquet. 

Flowers often speak "I Love You".

Day 52: 12/13/2010

Women: Do you ever have those day where you just cry?

Today was one of those days for me. 

Men: When your wife experiences this...

the best medicine is love. 

Day 51: 12/12/2010 

God definitely spoke to me today. 

At church His Little Feet, a Haitian Orphan Choir, performed. 

It was a life changing service. 

Please take a moment and watch this video about our call to love orphans. 

Day 50: 12/11/2010 

This year I had to clarify a bit with "Santa" 

about some gift ideas, especially stocking stuffers

Day 49: 12/10/2010

 Tabatha finished grad school! Congrats!

Celebration was held at The Rio in Greeley- hoppin' place. 

Day 40 - 48

Day 48: 12/9/2010

Our night stands tonight...

Becca: Lavender candle and a yoga magazine.

Jeff: Sports Magazine and Radio set to ESPN.

Day 47: 12/8/2010

Tonight Jeff and I put up our first Christmas tree together. 

When I say "together," I mean Jeff carried it in from the car. 

Day 46: 12/7/2010

My new cook book, "Healthy Cooking for IBS." 

Jeff is particularly excited about the Spinach, fennel and lintil salad. 

Day 45: 12/6/2010

I said goodbye to my wedding blonde hair and 

traded it in for darker tones and a nose ring. 

Who says married women are boring? 

Day 44: 12/5/2010

After two days with a six year old, Jeff and I were in bed by 8:15 pm. 

We can't remember if that top picture is of Skyler 

or Josh McDaniels following his firing that day.

Day 43: 12/4/2010

Our first babysitting experience together. 

We spent the night with 6 year old Skyler and got a preview into

parenting together. 

Jeff's version of a "sliver" of brownie is VERY different than mine. 

Day 42: 12/3/2010

Not only did we hang out stockings, but most of our new wall decorations. 

Google search of the day: "How the heck do you use molly bolts?" 

Day 41: 12/2/2010

Homemade apple sauce is always wonderful this time of year.

My grandmother came over and we visited over tea and the aroma of the apples. 

What a lovely memory. 

Day 40: 12/1/2010

Jeff and I are learning new things about marriage every day.  

Lately we've been focusing on forgiveness and unconditional love. 

Good thing we know the best example, our Heavenly Father.

Day 26-39

Image from mindbodygreen.com

Day 39: 11/30/2010

My goal for this next year is to work on my yoga positions.

Tonight my instructor had us doing the "flying crow" pose. 

Needless to say I should apologize to the person next to me for falling so much.

Day 38: 11/29/2010

Jeff and I spent the evening listening to music, writing thank you notes 

and working on other projects.

It was a lovely, quiet night home at the Dillon's. 

Day 37: 11/28/2010

We had a trip out to see the grandparents in Nunn and Eaton, Colorado.

I can't believe my Dillon roots are in these small farming communities.

The sign says "Watch Nunn Grow" 

and I'm assuming they're not implying the population.

Day 36:11/27/2010

I love the word RENEW.

I'm trying to become healthier and rejuvinate my body 

and poor Jeff is helping out.

He's been a great trooper eating blander, more simple and pure foods.

Day 35: 11/26/2010

Jeff and I spent what seemed like the whole weekend watching football.

Boy what I have I gotten myself into?...I couldn't be happier!

Day 34: 11/25/2010

Our first Thanksgiving together.

We tackled cooking our first Turkey, named Phillip.

I have to say, it all came together perfectly.

Day 33: 11/24/2010

Word of advice: Read how many servings your recipes makes.

If you accidentally skip that step...

you will end up with a lot of extra batter and no more pans.

Day 32: 11/23/2010

I could never understand why chopping onions never bothered my eyes,

it is actually one of my favorite things to do. 

Yet I couldn't stop crying today - 

do you think it was the glasses vs. contacts?

Sydney (and Alexa) also gave me this wonderful photo 

of her at 11 months. I truly adore her (and Alexa). 

Day 31: 11/22/2010

 Our friends, Brad and Jessica, gave us this hilarious

Star Wars (wedding) card with a link on the back.

Kevin and I looked the website up

and we had a animated Yoda waiting for us. It was AWESOME!

Day 30: 11/21/2010

Meet little Joey.

Jeff and I got to meet our friends, Gina and Joey's first child.

He was so adorable and so was Jeff holding him.

Day 29: 11/20/2010

I am getting ready for Thanksgiving and trying to decide what to make. 

I have really enjoyed cooking lately and am excited to see what I'll try next.

Day 28: 11/19/2010

Oh dear, a hotel for dogs?

Natalya and I picked up my boss' dog Dexter at the the PetsHotel 

and I was amazed that the dog stays in a better hotel than I do.

Day 27: 11/18/2010

Some of my favorite afternoons are spent with my little friend Sydney. 

I love how entertained she is by the smallest things. 

I also love all of the fresh fruits and veggies Alexa always keeps on hand.

Day 26: 11/17/2010

Jeff finally set up his favorite wedding present- the shredder.

He spent hours sifting through old papers and shredding them. 

I'm amazed at the enjoyment he got out of it.