Bleu's Tower of Terror

My sister Rachel gave us a kitty condo for Bleu this year for Christmas. We couldn't wait to get back to UT to set it up.

Sleeping...

Hanging out...

Playing...

Bleu loves his kitty condo! We love that he is scratching it instead of the carpet, and it's one more thing to keep that active kitty busy!

Bleu & I hanging out watching TV

Remote hog

I was doing laundry, put a load with the sheets on the sofa, I come back and Bleu had nessled himself inside, haha.

Christmas with the McKinnon's

My brother Marshall was able to come to CA from UT for Christmas this year, and Rachel, Dave, & their little girl Aurora came up for Christmas morning and brunch. Truman & I got to wake up Christmas morning with Shelly and my Mom & Dad. We had the traditional Christmas morning breakfast my Dad grew up with of pigs in a blanket with maple syrup, fruit cocktail, orange juice, & eggs.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...

We all know Shelly wants all the presents...haha.

Marshall & Mom with their loot

Truman's new zip hoodie

Truman & me relaxing Christmas morning with my family. Thanks for all the fun, presents, and family time! We had a great time!

Early Christmas in San Jose

We celebrated an early Christmas this year during the break with Truman's older brother Joe, his wife Tracy, and their little boy Milo at their place in San Jose, CA.

Tracy made a yummy spaghetti dinner with salad and garlic bread & got to watch Milo open some presents.

Milo was definitely the life of the party!

He had fun climbing up and over everything

The boys got this XBOX 360 for Christmas this year, plus an extra controller, and Call of Duty II: Modern Warfare. They were very excited!

Milo & Tracy

Hayley & Jake

You have to love how Truman's Dad falls asleep at the drop of a hat. Must be tired from all the family fun ;).

Becky reading Milo his new books

Tracy baked some awesome sugar cookies for us to decorate

I cut one of the cookies out to be a heart, haha.

There were lots of fun shapes and colors to decorate with.

It was fun to see them all for an early Christmas, good times with family!

Truman got his braces off!!!

On Tuesday, December 15th, Truman got his braces off after 1 year 3 months 2 days 8 hours and 15 minutes. haha.

Truman has long been awaiting getting his braces off, and they look amazing!!!

Here are some before braces pics:

Truman and me, Nov. 2007, when we were engaged

These pictures are the morning before he got his braces on...

Fake crying about having to wear braces for then next 12-15 months. haha.

80's roller skating night (Early braces + palatal expander)

Amy's Birthday Dinner (End of braces)

'Getting Braces Off Celebration Dinner' at Tucanos! Looking oh so cute in his new shirt ;).

When Truman first got his braces on, we made a deal that when he got them off we would go to Tucanos to celebrate. He was actually able to enjoy the dinner with no braces and no palatal expander!

You've always been darling to me, & now you're going to be smiling even more... Just how I like it! I love you Truman!