the schwaBarnes bunch

Monday, December 15, 2008

PUMPKIN FACE!

happy birthday my favorite jack attack!!i love these next couple of weeks because we get to be the same age! the "19" on your crown is made out of precious rubies, by the way. you're worth it baby! wish i could have been there at exactly 12 am this morning to take your polaroid like the good 'ol days. have no fear though- i will be there to snuggle buggle you in just a little over a week. today is your day jacque precious! have a beautiful, glorious day!
ps. look on the sidebar- your age has been changed. it's totally official.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Happy Birthday to Jacque!

We celebrated Jacque's Birthdaytonight, even though it's really not until tomorrow. Dad has to leave for work in Seattle, weather pending. So we had a shrimp feast for dinner and then friends came over for cake and icecream! Everyone was singing/yelling the Happy Birthday Song so loud that Jacque could hardly keep from laughing to blow out her candles! Good Times!!! I can't believe she's 19!!!

CHRIS and LEESH

so i couldn't wait to open chrissy and leesh's package that came in the mail today. So i just wanted to thank them for giving me the lovely pillow case and earrings, chocolate and tin box. I love it all !! you guys are awesome. Thanks a ton!!

Saturday, December 13, 2008

100th post!

By request of Sheri, here are some pictures of the "gingerbread houses," which were really just graham cracker houses. Not many people actually made legit ones (mostly just snacked on all of the candy) but here are a few that are worth mentioning:

Here is the radical gingerbread MAN that Simon and Chrissy created.

This was probably the best attempt of the night. Made by Jessie, Lexi, and Whitney.

And this is where Ashley and I tried to make ours, however that guy with the red sweater there smashed Ashley's. Mine was saved, but it's not that awesome to begin with... it's the one with the pretzels on the roof. I like eating candy better anyways...

bring me a party

Yesss we did have an ugly sweater party, and it was super fun! We built lots of gingerbread houses and repped plenty of uggggly sweaters. You've already seen plenty of pictures, but here's just a few more!

Hey......Sarah>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Party Season!!!

Tis the Party Season! Dad and I were invited to the Nicholls Staff Christmas Party last night. We dined at PF Changs, or as dad puts it, PF $Ka Chings$. Dad got to sit next to the guy that said maybe 5 words all night! AWKWARD!!! We had a lovely dinner then went to the Nicholls home for dessert and a piano concert by Jeremy, the Nicholls piano teacher. It was fabulous!!!

Friday, December 12, 2008

if you want to destroy my sweater

...woah woah woah. So here are a few pictures from the ugly Christmas sweater/gingerbread making party that Chrissy and her roommates put on a couple of nights ago. I ended up just making sweaters for Aaron and I (well, more like just sewing tacky stuff onto plain sweaters) because seeeeriously all of the thrift stores were so picked over. Everyone was looking for ugly sweaters, it was incredible. The best part about Aaron's sweater was that we figured out that the fluffy neckline actually doubled as a Santa beard- totally awesome. And yes, Aaron and I both struggle at being normal for pictures... must have picked up that habit from Sam errr something...

And this last picture above is dedicated to our friend Andre. He was sad that he hadn't been featured on the family blog before... and I figured this was a pretty hardcore picture- hello, he STILL rides his motorcycle around and it's well into the freeeeezing month of December.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Thank you for the kitchen Grandpa and Grandma

I'm the Prettiest Little Farmer that you ever did see!!!

Jacque as a Zebra....

If jacque was a zebra.
hahha

Happy News!!!!!

Aunt Linda gets to go home TODAY!!! YAH!!! She's happy about it. She'll get to see Sparky too.
Dad's gonna go pick her up as soon as the Dr sees her this morning. It's all up hill from here! Or is it all down hill? Well, whatever is GOOD! Think I need a bit more sleep. Anyway,
We're so greatful for how well it's all gone for her. Thanks for all of your prayers. love ya

Sheri-
Just to give you a heads up, I'm sending Izzy's picture with Santa Clause. She's not smiling, BUT she didnt' cry YA!. Love ya

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Best Friends

I got spend a little time with Stephanie when we got off the ship in San Diego. She and Adonis are doing great! So fun to see her!

You gotta love the Ward Christmas Party!

Sam & Sarah took center stage at the Ward Christmas Party! Sam was a shepherd and Sarah a beautiful angel. Kat looks so cute in her new glasses. Taylor was pretty upset he didn't get asked to take part. NOT! Santa was there too. You gotta love the Ward Christmas Party!

Looks like we have more than just a FEW nuts. But they are SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Party On!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that my YW Christmas Party is successfully over I'm ready to get serious about Christmas! The kids at home are glad it's over too. Thanks guys for your help! Thanks for all of the great candles Ang. They were a hit! As you can see we won't have any problems fitting all of us in the living room. 21 YW singing Christmas Songs! I'm so excited that we get to see all of our children and grandbabies!!!!!!!!! I only wish you could all be here at the same time, but we'll take you all whenever you can come. I need to know what you're craving. I'm gonna start planning meals, snacks, and treats! Remind me what your favorites are so we can Party On!!!!!!!!!!

Cool in sunny Nevada!

Davien's first straw sipping.Oct.08

Ya know Ang, ya really shouldn't let
Izzy play in the drawers!!!!

Geeesh!!! I wonder where she gets it from???

I Cook too!!

Ooooooh, Hi MOM! Look I fit!!

Izzy was playing with tupperware and when I returned back to the Kitchen to check on her, she took everything out and was sitting in the drawer. Silly Izzy!!

one year later...

So, this week marks my one-year anniversary of being home from Brussels. CRAZY, huh!?! Since today is INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY, and I was working at a Human Rights NGO, I figured it was a good day to mark the commemoration. Brussels was a BLAST and I enjoyed every minute of being there. My friends were great, my job was great, and I fell in love with Europe. I hope each of you has the chance to go and visit someday... it will be worth every penny!