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Here is our new tradition. Sunday night is watch a movie from our childhood night. You remember those movies that you just loved and you thought were the best movies ever? Think again. Chris's 1st choice- Cloak & Dagger I had never even heard of this movie (have you?), but apparently Chris loved it as a kid. Chris's rating as a kid- 5 stars Chris's rating now- 4 stars I came home from a singing practice and Chris was about 1/4 way through the movie and I asked him how he was liking his movie. He said it was way intense and just as good as he remembered. Jena's 1st choice- The Dark Crystal Jena's rating as a kid- 4 stars Jena's rating now- 2 stars Chris had never seen this movie before and would be fine with never seeing it again. I think I will have to agree. **** On to old traditions. Christmas at the Barber house. Every year we get together a few days before Christmas (so everyone can be there at the same time) to eat dinner, read Christmas stories, watch...

I can't imagine anyone who lives in Utah and doesn't go down to Temple Square to see the lights. So, naturally we went. First stop, Joseph Smith Memorial building to watch Annette sing with her group, Cinnamon Creek folk singers. Here we are waiting for them to sing. I forgot just how beautiful the architecture is in that building. Not the best venue for a small group to sing. Luckily they got to sing again at the South Visitors Center which was much better. Onto the main attraction. The lights! Stefanie & Craig Matt & Courtney My personal favorite, red lights & the temple in the background. Craig & Stefanie went to The Melting Pot on their honeymoon 4 years ago & suggested that we go there for dinner. We did & it was delicious! I STRONGLY recommend going. We decided to take Frontrunner to SLC since the weather was supposed to be bad (and to say that we rode the train). Little did we know, the only bad weather was in Brigham. Crazy weather. Here's ev...

Bang! Bang! I got bangs. Yeah, it's been a long time. Lets say like 13 years ago. Forgive the photo please. I am home all by my lonesome so I have to rely on photo booth. In other news... cookies! This is my most favorite recipe because it is soooo easy. Thank you Amanda for baking these for me 3 years ago. I'm permanently hooked. Cake Mix cookies 1 package of Cherry Chip cake mix 1/2 cup of vegetable oil 2 eggs Bake @ 350 for 10 minutes Easy, huh? And they taste delicious.