Breaka Breaka 1-9

The Monday before Thanksgiving break I went to a bridal shower at the Cheesecake Factory (yum!) for my friend Ashley. The original plan was to go to a tea party place, but that was too pricey. As you can see, Ashton and Natalie dressed up anyway. Darling. Ashley (middle) is adorable and is going to make the most beautiful bride!!! And besides the fact that she's precious, I like her because we're somehow related, and my mom used to babysit her dad (that makes my mom sound like she'd be 75, but she's still young and foxy). Crazy Idaho connections.

We spent Thanksgiving break in Cedar City. I think I gained 100 pounds because I felt like I was constantly eating. We went to Walmart everyday. We took a family picture now that everyone is married. It was the first picture I have ever been in with a dog (Cheney's generally are not animal people). One of the dogs peed on the photographers carpet. It was quite the adventure. My favorite part of the break was going to St. George to look at the temple lights, hitting up Target, and going to Nielsen's frozen custard even though we weren't hungry (just because we could)!

It was awesome to be at the temple we were married in. It is so gorge, I love it!
I love the Christus statue. I got to see the original in Denmark!

LOVERS.
Pretty Pretty.
Nativity.

As a sidenote, because we are poor newlyweds (and Christmas, my birthday, our anniversary, insurance and rent payments all fall within 2 weeks-UGH. no winter babies for me) Craig and I set a $45 spending limit for each other for Christmas. I thought I would hate that, but actually I love a shopping challenge, so it has been great. So far, 1 vest from Dillards that I've really been wanting, 2 cute shirts from Target and 1 other shirt, and $15 left to spend. BOOYAH! I think I will spend the rest on accessories. And ask for more clothes for my birthday ( i love clothes, so sue me). I hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving!