A Lovers Holiday

Oooo, La Laaaaaa! Shane and I had a wonderful get-a-way to Jacksonville, Oregon. We stayed at the historic Magnolia Inn. Such a cute liitle Inn, decorated and perfect for two lovers to celebrate the magic of L O V E. Next time your in Southern Oregon don't forget to take a little detour to Jacksonville. http://www.magnolia-inn.com/

Meet Jackson Bomont Bonella (aka Jack)

This little guy is the newest edition to the Bonella hosehold. We are so excited to have found him and he is the cutest little pup. He is a Poodle/Bichon mix. He's my little follower and Shane little buddy.

Happy Holidays 2009

Shane and I had a wonderful Christmas just the two of us here in Grants Pass. Shane had to work in the afternoon on Christmas and I was all by my lonesome doing nothing. The day after Christmas we drove to Portland to be with my family and that night we made it into town just in time to meet my siblings at Red Robbin and gather with old friends. We went to my cousins baby blessing on Sunday and then a family dinner at my brothers home that evening. It was fun seeing the kids and seeing how much they have grown. My sister Nichol and I hit the sales on Monday and then Shane and I drove back home Tuesday afternoon. It's always so sad when the holidays are over, but then I think about next year and it gives me something to look forward to. My house was torn apart last Saturday putting away Christmas, well actually it's still torn apart. Little by little and back to reality.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I love the holidays!!

This years Tree 2009

Random photo's of mine and Shane's Christmas past.

Me and my sister Nichol

Shane and Santa

Me and Shane 2007

Me, Nichol and my cousin Wendy I think Christmas 1994

Christmas 2003 I think

Shane and his sisters Heather and Lisa

I love the holidays. This my most favorite time of year. Christmas music, candy, goodies, family gatherings, gift giving and most of all the true meaning of christmas, the birth of our savior. When I was a kid I would make one of those green and red paper chains and hang it from the ceiling of my room and count down to christmas day. I remember times of laying in bed on Christmas eve waiting to see if I can hear the sound of Santas reindeer. I always had this feeling that I couldn't wait and wanted it to be Christmas morning so bad. I'm very naustalgic and love thinking back to when I was a kid at Christmas. Don't tell anyone, but I still believe in Santa. I'm all about Christmas triditions and even though I am sad Shane and I won't be with family on Christmas this year I am excited to start triditions of our own. We will drive to Portland the day after christmas to be with my family. I'm excited to see the kids and the excitment on their faces.

Thanksgiving

Shane and I spent Thanksgiving in Portland with my family this year. It has been 10 years since I have been home for thanksgiving. It was nice to be with my family and relax. We also got together with the Bralliers and had a good time playing a game and eating muchies.

All Hallows Eve 2009

Halloween this year was alot of fun. My work had a halloween party with too much food and candy. Later in the evening Shane and I had some friends over for a halloween dinner party and passed out candy to the trick or treaters. This year I was a ROCKER!! Shane had purchased an afro wigg but decided not to wear it last min. HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Drive In Movie Night

My sister-in-law gave me this really great idea for a primary activity. We had a drive in movie night. We turned the stage into a movie theater, rented a popcorn machine, had tons of candy and the kids made cars out of card board boxes. It was a hit and we all had fun watching Walace and Gromit.