Nelly + ISU Cyclones = AWESOME

Just thought I would share...This has a few of my favorite things all rolled into one: Nelly, Cyclones, and a Paul Rhoads Speech. It gives me goosebumps...

Go Cyclones!

Merry Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas and have a lot to be thankful for this year. We were able to spend time with family and celebrate the birth of Christ! We spent Christmas Eve in Muscatine with Noah's parents, Christmas morning in Princeton at Noah's grandparents, and Christmas day and evening at my parents in Belle Plaine.

Noah and his flight suit?!? I guess he'll be ready for Halloween!

THE iPad...Super fun :)

One of my gifts from Noah were some very sparkly earings! I am a lucky girl!

My new ISU jacket.

We got the Schmelzer's a Little Buddy Heater. They are all ready for cold weather tailgating now!

BACON! BACON! BACON! I think 18 lbs was eaten this year :)

I guess we all have Santa fooled!

Noah and Evan in their Bacon coma.

Uncle Rick making Smoothies in the closet :)

The "original" Billups grandchildren.

Now the grandchildren and "add ons"

White Elephant Gifts

The Kuhls

Mom and her fancy coffee maker.

Ellie and Cecilia opening gifts!

The Cronbaugh cousins came out for some fun in the evening. Here's Jenny attempting Noah's brainteaser. She finished it way faster than he did :)

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Schmelzer's are ready for Christmas! Although I didn't get all of my DIY Christmas projects done this year, there is still plenty of holiday spirit around our house. Here's a quick glimpse at "Christmas at the Schmelzer's 2011!"

 

I found these Odin and Bella ornaments while in Missouri visiting Grandma Sue. I think they are hilarious!!

Odin does not.

Here's Noah helping with the decorating. HA! So happy to have his picture taken! Merry Christmas!

I Love Smiling. Smiling's my Favorite :)

CHRISTMAS BREAK!!!Yay!!!

I know not everyone gets to have an extended vacation from work during the holidays, but boy am I excited that I do! I can't believe the first semester is over...it has definitely been a busy one. Between coaching JH Volleyball, HS Basketball, and teaching, the last few months have flown by.

We did have a little fun at school before break. There was an ugly sweater contest (sorry, forgot my camera) lots and lots of potlucks, games, and decor. My study hall class helped me decorate my door and we WON! Woohoo! Best door ever :)

Elf may or may not be one of my favorite Christmas movies ;)

'Tis the Season!

We got a head start on our Christmas celebration this weekend with a trip to Muscatine. We spent the weekend with Noah's family, enjoying some delicious chili, an impromptu pizza party, and lots of delicious desserts! It was a great start to the Holiday season!

Happy Holidays!