Merry Christmas Everyone!

Okay so every year I have this idea that I will be able to send Christmas cards to everyone I know and love. But then every year Christmas comes to fast, and postage is too expensive. Sadly this happened again this year. I started with the international ones. And after 40 bucks in postage, and carpal tunnel in my hand I gave up. I did get some Christmas cards out to people in the US, but they are few and far between. And it's not that I don't love all of you guys, it's that I'm poor and time has run out. So I will put in this blog what I put in the Christmas cards!

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To My Dearest Family, Friends, and Loved Ones!

It's that time of year again. The time of year that tends to bring out either the best or worst in people. This season for me has been such a happy one. I have just come to realize how many people I have the privilege of calling friends and loved ones. I feel so blessed to be able to associate with so many wonderful people. Each and every one of you are blessings and miracles in my life. You were brought into my life at a specific time, and have helped mold me into the woman I am today. And I am so grateful for that, and for each of you.

This year has been an adventure. I worked hard and achieved two of my life goals. I got my motorcycle license, and bout a motorcycle, and I went back to school and am working toward becoming a Paramedic. I just finished my EMT-Basic course. Now to throw a curve ball, I have also applied to the University of Kent, in England, to pursue a Masters Degree in European Theatre. I should know by the end of the year if I have been accepted or not. My two great passions in life are theatre and medicine. I just am not sure which fit is best for me, or if both are. We'll see!

Christmas is a wonderful time to be our best selves, and to start over. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and know that you are loved and thought of. Merry Christmas to all! Become a kid again, and enjoy!

Love
Sarah

* Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. -Norman Vincent Peale

* He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. -Roy L. Smith

* I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. -Charles Dickens

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I am so excited for this Christmas! I get to spend it with my family in Cali! I haven't seen them since April, and it will be so good to be able to spend some quality time with them.

I have had quite a few a-ha moments recently. And I have come to the realization that I have been taking my family for granted. I just thought they would always be there and always love me, and we would always have a great relationship. And I hate that I have taken advantage of them like that. They are amazing, and they do love me, and I am lucky to have such a good relationship with them. But I need to put more work and effort into it to show them how much they mean to me! Christmas is all about having the people you love around you, and laughter and love.

I just feel so blessed! And I am so grateful that I know Christ Lives and is an active part in our lives, if we will let Him. I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, and following those truths is the only way to have lasting peace and happiness. I am so grateful for my Savior and cherish the love that He continually shows me. I pray that the feelings of this season will stick with me throughout the year so that I can become more like Him. So that I can and will be a true Christian in every sense of the word.

I love each of you and pray that you will have a wonderful Christmas!
All my love!
xoxoxoxoxo

Quote Worthy!

So Patrice told a story that I had to share. Her brother Shane was sassing her Mother about the fact that they have two Christmas trees and was wondering if they had decorated them yet. And Patrice had a brilliant snappy come back that I thought the world needed to know of... she said:

"Yes we decorated it with shut the hell up, and your an ass tinsel."

Pure genius... I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants!

Oh Christmas... the time you spend with your family... it always brings the best out in us! =D

I heart Patrice!

Patrice came down and visited this weekend! It was fantastic. I forgot how much I love that crazy girl. She can make me laugh like no other. In honor of her visit we had to visit Pirate Island, and we were lucky enough to get the secret Pirate Cave! It was so exciting. And hilarious. Dinner was eventful since we had Patrice, Cherie, Erika, Christian, Cindi (Cherie's sister), Missy (Christian's girlfriend/love), and me all in one location! It was awesome.



I really like this picture of Patrice it's oddly attractive... I can't really pinpoint why.. .but I really liked it!


Patrice is trying to learn the art of shakeface but caught a fit of the giggles instead. Thus why this picture is so awesome, and so very Patrice.


The giggle fit continues in all it's beauty, and in all it's Patrice-y-ness.


Christian and Missy decided to show us all how the art of shakeface is done! They are so perfect for each other. Love it!


Our cave was so awesome it had hidden booty and Chandeliers... it was quite posh for this pirate establishment!




Christian got transformed into Helga the Viking! And his scarf made very impressive boobies!


When the balloon guy came in we knew that we had to get the girl viking hat for Christian.


Christian is just enjoying all the treasure/booty in the cave!


This is a mid action shot. Patrice was holding her sword in her mouth like a true pirate, but of course I had to catch the moment as it fell out and chaos ensues.


Okay I absolutely love this picture! Cherie is all limbs and Patrice is all torso... it's so funny. When Cherie sits down she is so much shorter than Patrice, but when she stands she is taller! I love the two of them together. So awesome!

This weekend really reminded me how blessed I am to have such fantastic friends. That we can be apart for long lengths of time, and yet when we get back together it is like no time had lapsed at all. It's so fantastic! I really am grateful to be blessed to have so many fantastic friends!

Gotta Love Jagger Time!

So I got to spend Thanksgiving with the Jagger clan in Chicago. It was so fantastic. The only downside is I didn't find my camera batteries until the last night. So Uncle Mike, Pat, and Granee have all the good pictures.

Man I love my family; I forgot how cool they were and how much I love and appreciate them. I wish I could have spent more time with them, but school wasn't finished and I had only so much vacation time!

I wish all my family were closer, but it was so great to spend time with them. I won't continue being all mushy, but as it is the holiday season I am so grateful and happy that I have such an amazing family! I love that I can be ridiculous and sassy and know that these people will still love me no matter what I do! Plus their Jaggers so they're crazy too!


Sam and Gene deciding to give shakeface a try.


Jen and Abby trying out shakeface, but looking a bit more windblown. =D


Pat and Gene trying shakeface, it's always hard the first try... and you always end up laughing.


Than Pat stole my camera and got some quality shots of the family! Here's Pat and Sam.


Gene and Pat... and a shadow from what Pat's thumb I think.


Pat and Uncle Mike


Pat and Jen looking so cute!


Pat and Abby... she's too cute to be his kid!


Aunt Colleen, Abby and Pat.


And this is a candid shot of Grandma Carol and Grandpa Jack... trying to decide what to order... but I think Grandma's on to me!

Christmas Cards!

Okay so I have been a horrible human being, and fallen off of the blog world. Well I am trying to right that wrong. But first off I am working on Christmas Cards, and I need everyone's help! I need all of your addresses, so I can send the cards! And right after I post this I will update a bit!

I love you all and thank you for your patience!