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Sunday, November 30, 2014

November News

November blew past me this year! I love the month of November. Mainly because my favorite day of the year (my birthday) is in November. I love the chill in the air that gradually rolls through. I love Thanksgiving and hearing about every ones plans. I love the Christmas buzz toward the end of the month. I love the change that happens from October to November to December. Normally, I start my birthday countdown on October 23rd and remind my loved ones daily of how many shopping days they have left. This year I was busy "directing" my ward's roadshow. Before I knew it, it was November 8th and I was behind on my countdown! The roadshow, however, went off without a hitch! The kids did great and we didn't have any follies! Yeah us!
 My group of kids that I directed. I'm in the middle of all of them. This is right before our first performance.
 And then it was November 13th! Still no countdown. But I did go to a super fun garland making workshop in L.A. with my good friend, Camille! We met some new peeps, enjoyed hot chocolate and by the time we left, I was sneezing glitter out of my nose!
 The birthday celebrations began with my two favorite people on the planet! My parents took me to dinner at Bennihana.

 Then this motley crue took me to Farrell's for some birthday ice cream!
And sushi with Diana ended the weekend. All in all it was a wonderful birthday with lots of love, laughter, family and friends.

Not pictured but still close to my heart events: My primary class that I teach on Sunday's had birthday cupcakes with me.
Kaylene, Chloe and Terri took me to lunch at Panera complete with sweet gifts!

All year I thought back to what I was doing last year at this time. I was finishing my final days of University in London and getting ready to move back to the states. I still miss it so much. I often think about my old neighborhood in Kennsington and what color the leaves would be in Hyde Park or going to the movies at the Odeon Cinema down the street. I also think about the German markets on Southbank at Christmas time and the millions of lights that shine the way to Harrods. A big part of my heart belongs to London. London changed me. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed. I'm working on creating new adventure's. There is a big one out there for me, I can feel it. I've decided that this year is the year that big changes happen for me.

Susan "The Times They Are A Changing" B.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Let's play catch-up! Lots has happened, so here is a run down:
 This sweetie-pie and her parents came down at the end of July for a fun weekend.
 We took a boat ride around Long Beach harbor. The rest of the family was there too. It wasn't just the two of us or anything.
 My girls. They melt my heart.
 While everyone else was posting 1st day of school pictures of their kids, I posted this picture of my 1st day of work! It feels so good to be employed again! I really enjoy my job. I was hired at a marketing company as the social media specialist.
 Ice cream date.
 This handsome boy turned 10! We are into double digits people!
 This pretty lady celebrated a birthday too!
 And so did this goofy guy!
 I spend an afternoon at Tanaka Pumpkin Patch with some mid-single folks.
 I LOVE Halloween. It's my favorite and if there is a pumpkin patch to visit, I'm down.





 Corn maze? Kind of on the weak side.
Trunk or treat with my girls. Belle, Pink Lady and Alice in Wonderland.
 Orange you glad he was a banana? (see what I did there?)
 We dared him to put on his sister's old costume and trick or treat a second time to get more candy. No shame. BTW, that shirt on his head is acting as a wig.

Susan "More tricks than treats" B.

McKenna & Mike Tie The Knot

If you haven't noticed, I've been on hiatus. Not on purpose. Ever since I moved back from London, I've been working on becoming an active member (read: adult) in society. That doesn't mean I haven't been having fun and snapping photos of some important memories.

In September, my sweet cousin, McKenna married the love of her life in the San Diego LDS Temple and I was privileged to be a guest and witness them proclaim there love and vows before God and their families.
 San Diego LDS Temple. As beautiful as this photo is, it just does not do it justice.
My best gal, Shannon. The mother of the bride.
The cute couple after they exited the temple.
The beautiful bride showing love to all.
 McKenna sandwich! Father and brother of the bride embrace.
So happy for my sweet cousin.

Sibling love. 
I couldn't stand not being in the picture with these two cuties, so I allowed one finger to photo bomb.
Mother and grandparents of the bride. What a proud day for them all.
 First dance as husband and wife.
 Daddy/daughter dance.
 Newlyweds <3

 Susan " Someday, my prince will come" B.