Merry Christmas

Just wanted to write a little note on here and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Hope you all have a safe, and happy holiday seasons with your families.

Love, Maren, Scott,

& the boy dogs

A Christmas Story

Luke Chapter 2, King James Version

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

A Christmas Confession

This year I have had the worst time getting into the holiday spirit this year. I think it has a lot to do with the fact my parents are divorced. It's been 8 years I think, but it never gets easier. I hate having to go 10 different places to make sure I see everyone, then you add in a 'husband' and his family, and that adds 10 more places to visit. It's a lot, and it's not always a happy holiday season. Feel free to stop reading this whenever, basically I just needed to vent! So I'm sure this will be a bunch of mumbo-jumbo. In all honesty, there are times when I just wish my parents were still married... I think Scott is the only person that really knows that. I, for some unknown reason, volunteered my house to have Christmas Eve dinner this year. That's another thing that has drove me nuts this year-we usually have Christmas Eve dinner at my dads sisters house, but I had a falling out with her son and REFUSE to be anywhere he is at the same time. So, because he is some kind of idiot I am missing out on Christmas with my family, missing tradition, missing time with the only Grandma I have left, and missing out on Christmas with my nephews. Yes, it is my choice to not want to be around him, but if you only knew the story, you wouldn't want to be either. But thats a whole other vent session! So, back to X-Mas Eve I've got to do the cooking, the baking, the cleaning. Luckily Scott is such a genius in the kitchen he'll whip up some amazing grub.. And my Mom will be working her tail off to get everything together. The whole meaning behind Christmas is the togetherness. All I really want is to be TOGETHER with my family, the whole family. Not to be seperated because of divorce, or because of an arguement, or because someone doesn't like the other person. Another weird reason I tihnk I can't get in the mood is because there are no gifts under the tree. No not because we can't afford them, but because Ruger EATS them!! I cannot tell you how many gifts he has chewed through. I wanna strangle him! So I've had to lock everthing up and the tree is so bare and lonely! Another thing this morning before I left for work, Diesel and Ruger were all hyper and tipped my tree all the way over. I cried. I mean really cried. I wanted to just throw it outside and leave it. I'm hoping I get a much needed mood boost, pronto, I've only got a day!

Well for those of you who are still with me, thanks for reading my rant. I feel like I am the only one who extremely dislikes the holidays. And I hate that. It's so depressing! Well, I will update you on my progess or lack there of :)

Merry Christmas ladies

The Worst

I am the worst blog poster ever.... I can't believe November came and went, and now... Well, now 2011 is about here. I'll give the quick and dirty version of the last month....

• I registered for school again. Kinda nervous, kinda anxious, kinda bummed. I haven't been in a year, but I feel I am in a much better place than a year ago. I am taking 15 credits and going to school every day but Friday. I needed an incentive.
• With that, I am also fully invested into the Health Education Program. So, in 4 semesters, I will be graduating. Wow... Graduating. It's long overdue.
• Thanksgiving was spent this year in McCammon with the Nelson family. We had a nice dinner, stuffed ourselves until we were ready to pop and watched some football.
• Black Friday, was a total bust, I had to work! Sooo depressing. It's just not the same going in the afternoon instead of 4am :)
• We are still up in the air about our Christmas activities. I have decided that when Scott and I have babies, the parents can come to us! Haha. We will need a 15 passenger bus to haul all everything. Us, kid(s), dogs, gifts, kid stuff, dog stuff. I'm thinking we'll need a 15 and a u-haul.

I will take some pictures (family shoot, Christmas tree, recent happenings) soon and post them. I promise you all will hear from me before Christmas.

I hope everyone, although caught up with the craziness of the holidays, remembers the real reason for the season. The Savior.

Merry Christmas friends. I am grateful fo reach and every one of you.