It's That Time of Year!

This is fun, join in!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Depends on the shape of the gift, if its a box then I love neatly wrapped with pretty paper, if not then a bag all the way...thanks to Shanna!

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, no pine needles and Cooper won't get into it. We are going green!

3. When do you put up the tree? Usually the day after Thanksgiving, but we were gone this year, so we (meaning Jeff) put it up the weekend before Thanksgiving

4. When do you take the tree down? New Years weekend

5. Do you like eggnog? Yuck! I have tried it many times, just can't do it

6. Favorite gift received as a child? A show saddle with lots of silver when I was 13

7. Hardest person to buy for? My Dad

8. Easiest person to buy for? My Sister, Jessica

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Nope

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, and they must be post marked with December 1st

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I love presents!

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Christmas Vacation

13. When do you start shopping? The beginning of October

14.Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No way

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Won tons that my Dad spends all day making...yumo!

16. Lights on the tree? Yes please, white ones

17. Favorite Christmas song? Michael Buble, the entire Christmas CD

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel. My parents on the 23rd, Gallingers on the 24th and the snow on the 25th.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, Dancer,Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, & Rudolph

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? A star of course

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? All three days :)

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Crazy mall shoppers!!!!!

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? My tree is red, silver and chocolate brown this year...love it!

24. Favorite Christmas drink? Pomegranate martinis (that's for you Beth!)

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? To spend it with all the people that I love!

Go, Fight, Win!

Need I say more?

GO DUCKS!

Civil War: The Civil War is the colloquial name for the annual college American Football game in the U.S. state of Oregon between the Oregon State Beavers and the Oregon Ducks. First played in 1894, it is the seventh-oldest college football rivalry game in the United States

What are you thankful for?

I am thankful for my family, friends, health, home, and my life! Happy Thanksgiving.

"Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise…
then you will discover the fullness of your life"
Brother David Steindl-Rast I love this! :)

J.O.S.H

WOW! What more can you really say? Josh is wearing a hat that was in the truck on it's way to Goodwill. This hat dates back to Dustin wearing it at our White Trash Party in 2007.

I think both guys look like they just escaped from a "facility"

Everyone who knows Mr. Williams well, knows what kind of

night it is when he starts telling secrets! :)

J.O.S.H stayed at our house a few nights last week while Mary was in the hospital. It reminds me of how much I truly miss the Williams leaving down the street. We are lucky enough to still be able to see them often!

"Your friends will know you better in the first minute you meet than your acquaintances will know you in a thousand years." -Richard Bach

One Month!

Cooper with her Reindeer ears

She was so mad, so would not look at me until I said "Do you want a cookie?"

Yes, that is correct! One month until Christmas...yahoo! This past weekend we decorated the inside and outside of the house, put up the tree, wrapped all presents and the cards are even ready to go! But of course, Jeff says we can not mail them any earlier than the 1st of December. Everyone laughs and jokes at me for decorating and having everything done early. I look at it as I am now able to really enjoy the holidays. I can go to the Christmas parties and events worry free!

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

Tag...I'm it!

I was tagged by a friend and here's my project. You go to the 4th album on your computer, open it and choose the 4th photo and write 4 things about it. Then you tag 4 of your friends to do the same!

1. It was my Birthday weekend, we stopped off at Sand Lake before heading

to our beach house for the weekend!

2. My hair was really blonde

3. I am the first person to ride Jeff's new Honda TRX700XX

4. I really miss riding :(

Now I challenge....

Common Sense

Fire Family Williams

Gibbunz Family

The Gallinger Gang

And of course anyone else up for the challenge...I was just going by the rules!

Going to the Chapel

Mike and Alison "Ali" were married on Saturday, November 15th. I can't believe this time has come and gone. We are so happy for the two of them, good thing I had my chat with Mikey a few years back :0) They had a beautiful fun filled evening at the Grand Ballroom in Salem.

Congratulations, love you guys!

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."
-Germaine Greer

Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes...

Yes, that's correct I have an unknown amount of shoes in my closet! This weekend my friend Mary realized how many pairs of shoes I really have as she helped locate one of two shoes within the disaster.

So, I am seeking help from all blog readers out there in blog land. My current set up consists of three large laundry baskets; one for sandals/flip flops, one for casual/athletic shoes and one for dress/work shoes. Any great suggestions on how to organize my shoes within a small space?

I am open to all ideas, please help!

“Is it time to go home yet? I keep clicking these damn shoes, but nothing happens”

It's All About Me!

I read this on Fire Family Williams Blog and thought it would be fun. Enjoy!

i am: Megan, Megs, Meggie

i think: life is good!

i know: that I must live my life to the fullest

i want: everyone to be happy

i have: a great husband

i wish: for peace

i hate: mean and rude people

i miss: my Grandpa Villines

i fear: death

i feel: whooped, just worked out with my trainer for 1.5 hours!

i hear: Cooper snoring

i smell: pumpkin candle

i crave: a cinnamon roll...Cinnabon, yumo!

i search: for great shopping deals

i wonder: where we will be in 10 years

i regret: not finishing my degree

i love: my family and friends

i ache: when I hear about car accidents

i care: about getting in shape and being healthy

i always: recycle

i am not: into rude clients

i believe: in heaven

i dance: like a white girl :)

i cry: when watching Army Wives

i fight: with my sister...love ya!

i write: not my strong point

i lose: with slow drivers in the fast lane

i never: stay mad

i confuse: are some people real

i listen: to other blogs for music

i can usually be found: in my car

i am scared: to loose those close to me

i need: a warm, sunny beach with a drink in my hand

i am happy about: the holidays and a fabulous 2009

Freedom is Never Free

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it

is the home of the brave.

~Elmer Davis

Family Pictures -- 2008

Us -- Lovin you!
Macee Marie

The Gallinger Family

Jeff & Cooper

Sister -- Jessica

Bushman "Kids" Jeff, Me, Jessica, Adell, Kathy, Macee & Seth

Sisters -- Macee & Adell

Sisters -- Me & Jessica

Brother & Sisters -- Me, Jessica & Seth The Bushman's

Alison's Last Night Out!

Ali, Brenna and Audrey enjoying a snack and pedicures
Ali the Bride to Be

Great accessories for the evening! :)

Michelle, Tiffany and Beth enjoying pedicures and mimosa's

Ali, Shanna and Brenna ready for dinner at Oba!

Me, Beth, Ali, Shanna and Brenna ready to hit Portland

Me and Brenna at Oba

Beth and Shanna enjoying the best dessert ever!

Beth and Ali ready for some drinks

Ali with some random guys in NW Portland

Tiffany, Ali and Shanna at District...Cheers!

The gang at Alberta

We started the day off with pedicures, mimosa's, and snacks at Expert Nails in Salem. Once finished and refreshed we headed to Portland via the Woodburn Outlets! We enjoyed taking our time getting ready at the Embassy Suites before heading to dinner at Oba. An amazing dinner, dessert and drinks was enjoyed by all. Then the fun began with drinking and dancing. Congratulations Ali! We are all so happy and excited for you. 13 days to go! :)

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