{Snow Wonderland} A child's Dream

{{DREAM}}

As a child growing up in the south, I dreamed of a WHITE Christmas, such as this. Note: Picture on the Left
Each year, if we were lucky a few snow flurries would drop on the ground, yet their arrival never made Christmas day. Even though the years passed my dream never ceased. I would think to my self wouldn't it be lovely to build a REAL snowman- not one made out a icy mud. Well, I soon grew out of those childish dreams... and went on with life.

**{Ten Years Later}**

{{Reality}}

Be careful what you wish for! I live in Utah, and it SNOWS constantly... I guess as a child all you have to worry about is bundling up before heading out to greet the winter wonderland guest. But, as an adult, you have to SHOVEL it, DRIVE in it, get STUCK in it, SCRAPE it etc.

Except I am not the one that usual shovels.... Thanks, Sweetie.

Despite all the negatives that these flakes bring, I am going to take full advantage of the enjoyment it can provide- even if my last sledding experience ending with me in the ER at 3:30 in the morning. What wonderful freshman memories.

{Challenge} Take time to enjoy our little friends...

since they aren't here for long.

{{Happy Holidays}}

New Leaf {2009}

Is it already here… the YEAR 2009? I cannot believe it- none the less it is a week away. Therefore, here are some improvements i tend to make during the next 12 months.

Goals for 2009:
Find {enjoyment in exercising}
{Eat well} don’t settle for junk food
{Sleep deeply} let my mind rest
Pick up a new {hobby} and excel in it- Photography
{Read more literature} walk away from tabloids/ dive into words of wisdom
{Embrace change} better
Seek for {daily spiritual enlightenment}
{Express love & gratitude} more
{Experience nature} more frequently
Try {Yoga} with an open mind
Learn how to {relieve stress} daily

{try new recipes}.... actually cook MORE often
{Laugh} more often and {completely}

Try not to forget {these goals}… I am setting.

Written by a most earnest striver. 12/22/08

Dinner with {The YORKS}

THREE Simple joys in Life that you experience with loved ones:

1} Eating out for your birthday- I have chosen California Pizza Kitchen (also known as CPK by the frequent diners) for the past 3 years as THE place to host my birthday dinner... mmmmm!

Side Note: I think James got food poisoning from their Jerk Chicken pizza.

Sorry babe, you have been up-chucking the entire morning!

2} Sneaking up on CO-workers to make sure that they are doing their job. While Ryan chats with employees, the girls (Geneve & Lil' Sis) sneak away from their fiance and husband to check out the Christmas sale at Kirklands.

3} Bumping into old friends that you haven't seen in months. Good to see ya Amber and Tanae!

{24} Livin' Las Vegas

For my 24th birthday...

James took me to VEGAS for the weekend.

During the trip I enjoyed trying different

settings with my DSLR camera. I love the

look of black and white photography.

This view provides the perception of the travelers- US! During the trip there we played different CAR games and listened to Gary Allan's Greatest Hits.

The clouds and weather were amazing.

Thanks sweetie for a GREAT time.

Christmas LIGHTS

LUCKY Girl

I am such a lucky girl. I get to wake up to this every morning....

and HE is oh so HANDSOME. PS I love you.

Birthday Wish List

Books or Gift cards to Barnes and noble/ Borders
· Martha Stewart’s cooking School Lessons and Recipes for the Home cook
· LIFE: The Classic Collection
· National Gepgraphics- The Science Book
· Hammond- Timeless Earth
· Any ART book with BIG pictures
· Cookbooks of all kinds… I like them with lots of pictures as well

Decorating stuff such as Shelves, table Lamps, Christmas throw pillows, etc

PICTURE FRAMES (lots) black and antique gold (No silver please)

MIRRORs- all shapes COLORS: rustic, antique gold, black, gold, etc. (No silver Please)

PUPPY- Black Labradoodle (this one is more of a dream gift... one day)

For those of you who have no idea what to get... THanks ahead of time and hope your holiday season is treating you well!!

Birthday comes early...

Can you guess what I got for my birthday from James? yes I already opened it...
NOTE: Birth date 12/14/1984 and you can do the math. Katy = OLD

Here are a few hints of what it's NoT:

A dReaMy Guy named FABIO-

I am lucky enough to already have that EVERYDAY

Some expensive jewelry-
I think the price of THE rIng will tide me over for the next few years. THanks BABE.

MoRe new Furniture- already found this retro/vintage couch at DI

Notice the floral pattern of brick red and olive green... LOVED it.

So do you think you KNOW?

Well here is the LAST HINT... My present connects all of the kNOTs together...lol.

Clever pun if I do say so myself:)

Notice: the COOL eye wear... curtsy of Joe and Amy!

WEll, MOST importantly THANKS SWEETIE for your hard WORK hanging lights and washing windows to buy my present. And I don't mind that you opened and played with it first!

PS I love YOU!

Answer: DSLR Canon Rebel Xs...

THE Thanksgiving HOLIDAY

ThANkSgIviNg with The PENDLETONs

Filled with love, laughter, games and yummy food...

Holiday Highlights:

TUrkey, hide-n-seek (sardine style), christmas lights, barbies, cards, golf, Santa, FOOD, Food, FOOD, gingerbread houses, The Wii, Disney scene-it, left overs, pies of every kind, ice cream, candy, Bolt- The Movie, glasses, contacts, eye exams, tree climbing, sweet potatoes, pancakes, car rides, LINE-less shopping, Walmart X4, Kmart X3, rode trip, SUNSHINE, graduation, christmas music, BABY NEWS, cuddling, Nap-time, HUGS, Black friday and.... LOTS of family time.

OUR FIRST THANKSGIVING TOGETHER

James and Katy 2008 (Isn't HE handsome)

"A picture is worth a thousand words"

Here are a few thousand words...

"Playtime" like a kid...

Alittle horsey and hiding under the bed... brings James back to his youth.

We had such a wonderful time. We feel so blessed to have spent the holiday in WYOMINGwith the Katschkes...

FUN was definitely had.

PREThanksgiving: Jon and Dani visit

What do you get when you bring together:

Jon and Dani Itri

&

James and Katy Pendleton...

A NIGHT full of game playing

Mixed with some KETTLE corn, candy and left over enchiladas...

You get of night full of fun. So glad our friends, Jon and Dani were able to come and visit.
Nothing is better than enjoying time together... especially with your significant other and friends (Note: Dani and Jon won in hand-n-foot, which is unheard of...lol).

PREThanksgiving: AUNTIE LYN TIME

AUNTIE LYN comes to town right before the thanksgiving HOLIDAY to visit us "U-tards" which is the endearing nickname she gives us.

There is always fun things to do when family is in town, such as:

Aunite LYN enjoying her Pumpkin PIE

#1 Dance performances

Our clan was made up of LYN- of course, mom, Gloria, Bill (thanks for the tickets), and Me.... the kids were incredible.

Dance Club: Art With Heart Nov 21 - Nov 22 ProvoOver 400 young dancers ages 3-18 years from up and down the Wasatch Front combine their talents in a performance showcasing jazz, ballet, hip hop, and tap to benefit the children from Shriners Hospital for children. Art With Heart has earned nearly $150,000 over the past 8 years for Shriners Hospital. The performance includes extremely talented young dancers with appearances from several current young Shriners patients!
"kids who dance so others can walk"

#2 FOOD- enchiladas Lyn's favorite genre which is Mexican... AUntie can't get enough of those chips and hot sauce. Note: she almost ate James' Mom entire bottle of homemade salsa by herself. James wasn't to excited about that...lol.

RECIPE:

Chicken (James Favorite)

- 3 chicken breasts

- 10 oz tube of sour cream

- 2 cans of enchilada sauce (red mild is the best)

- 1 small can of green chilies

- 1 package of flour tortillas

- Lots of CHEESE

Spinach (for those that are more healthy eaters)

- 1 box of 10 oz frozen spinach

- 1/2 cup of green onions

-1/2 cup of sour cream

- 1 can of GREEN enchilada sauce

- Lots of mozzarella cheese

-1 cup of low fat Cottage Cheese

After cooking sunday dinner at gloria's we enjoyed playing a few card games with family and relaxing.

#3 Enjoying Family time

all the sisters were together and it is always so hilarious when the four of them get

together especially if you add in the Katrice factor- Loved it.

Katrice attacking me... and yes she is HEAVY.