The Washington, D.C. Temple all lit up for the annual Festival of Lights.
I thought it was absolutely lovely.
I thought it was absolutely lovely.
Monday, December 15, 2008
The West Wing
A couple weeks ago my Uncle Jim called and asked if we would like to go to a tour of the White House. (He currently works for HHS and has the power to organize such things.) Of course, we said yes! We had a great time last night and it was especially fun to see the White House decorated for Christmas.
Outside the West Wing with the Presidential Seal above us.
Outside the West Wing
The Press Room was probably my favorite part of the tour. Each of the chairs in the Press Room is labeled with a plaque, designating which paper, magazine or radio station the reporter is from.
Inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, where the majority of the White House staff works.
Where I would love to be if I ever got the chance to work at the White House.
The National Christmas Tree!
Outside the West Wing with the Presidential Seal above us.
Outside the West Wing
The Press Room was probably my favorite part of the tour. Each of the chairs in the Press Room is labeled with a plaque, designating which paper, magazine or radio station the reporter is from.
Inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, where the majority of the White House staff works. 
Where I would love to be if I ever got the chance to work at the White House.
The National Christmas Tree!Wednesday, December 10, 2008
A Few of My Favorite Christmas Things
Christmas is one of my favorite things. It just so happens that my family and the Gospel are two more of my favorite things and everything seems to be all packaged nicely together during the Christmas season.
I have been getting very excited for our trip to Barcelona for Christmas this year with my family. This is normally an exciting trip all on it's own (because it is in fact Barcelona and my family is actually living there).
This Christmas is made all the more exciting because #1, I get to see my Dad. I always get to see my Dad at Christmas, but normally I get to see him at a few other times during the year as well. This past year I saw my parents in early April, but my Dad wasn't able to come to our wedding, so it has been almost 8 months since I have been with him. That's the longest span of time we haven't been able to see each other and I'll be honest, I haven't much liked it. I am looking forward to seeing Mom and the boys as well, of course! It's been a little over 6 months since we were able to spend some time together at the wedding. And as for Rebecca, well, it will great to see her too, though I did recently spend a week in Provo.
The #2 reason for the heightened Christmas excitement is that Russ and I are also going to Italy! Hooray! Russ has been twice, but I've never been so I convinced him to take me. We'll be spending a week with my family in Barcelona, then a week in Italy and then back to Barcelona for three more days before we head back to real life. The heading back part is tragic, but necessary if we plan on doing any fun traveling ever again. :-)
Last but not least, the #3 reason for extra Christmas cheer is that Russ and I still have a little bit of money left over from our wedding to spend at Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn for fun holiday things.
Yesterday, Russ and I went to the Outlets for the remaining gift items on our Christmas list and I got a little Christmas present for myself at Williams-Sonoma. They are little appetizer/dessert/whatever plates that have different little snowmen on them. I think they are adorable and I plan on using them for whatever I can from now until we leave and for every Christmas from here on out.
Here's a picture of one of the plates. (There are 4 different designs.)
I have been getting very excited for our trip to Barcelona for Christmas this year with my family. This is normally an exciting trip all on it's own (because it is in fact Barcelona and my family is actually living there).
This Christmas is made all the more exciting because #1, I get to see my Dad. I always get to see my Dad at Christmas, but normally I get to see him at a few other times during the year as well. This past year I saw my parents in early April, but my Dad wasn't able to come to our wedding, so it has been almost 8 months since I have been with him. That's the longest span of time we haven't been able to see each other and I'll be honest, I haven't much liked it. I am looking forward to seeing Mom and the boys as well, of course! It's been a little over 6 months since we were able to spend some time together at the wedding. And as for Rebecca, well, it will great to see her too, though I did recently spend a week in Provo.
The #2 reason for the heightened Christmas excitement is that Russ and I are also going to Italy! Hooray! Russ has been twice, but I've never been so I convinced him to take me. We'll be spending a week with my family in Barcelona, then a week in Italy and then back to Barcelona for three more days before we head back to real life. The heading back part is tragic, but necessary if we plan on doing any fun traveling ever again. :-)
Last but not least, the #3 reason for extra Christmas cheer is that Russ and I still have a little bit of money left over from our wedding to spend at Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn for fun holiday things.
Yesterday, Russ and I went to the Outlets for the remaining gift items on our Christmas list and I got a little Christmas present for myself at Williams-Sonoma. They are little appetizer/dessert/whatever plates that have different little snowmen on them. I think they are adorable and I plan on using them for whatever I can from now until we leave and for every Christmas from here on out.
Here's a picture of one of the plates. (There are 4 different designs.)I hope you are all enjoying some of your very own favorite Christmas things!
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