A Look Back...

...at 2008.
Since today is the last day of 2008 I thought it would be fun to take a look back. This year has been one of the most eventful years thus far for our small family.

This picture was taken on Mother's day/our Wedding Anniversary. We were married 1 year this day and two days later had our Beautiful....Aubri Jean Cook. Born on May 13, 2008 at 12:45am. We are so happy to have Aubri in our lives and LOVE being parents!

This was taken at my baby shower the Friday before Aubri was born, you can tell I was ready to POP! 3 of my friends in this picture have since had babies! (from the left) Sophia had her baby boy, Kason on September 4th, Tashina had her baby girl, Maddison, on July 17th, Suvi is currently serving a mission in Chile, and Ashley just had her baby girl, I don't know the name yet, yesterday December 30th. How Crazy!! Speaking of babies, 2008 brought a lot of them! Michael had a baby girl, Keija, on July 20th. Rachel had her baby girl on October 12th.

We did so many things as a family but this had to be one of my favorite! I love the circus and it was so fun to take Aubri and see her reactions to everything that was going on! Thank you dad for taking us!

I never thought this would have happened in 2008, but having a house of our own has been amazing! I absolutly LOVE it!

One of the most relaxing times of 2008 came with a vacation to Cancun, Mexico. At first we were nervous taking Aubri to Mexico at 6 months old, but it was SO fun, and went off without a hitch. THANK YOU Dad for taking us!!!

Christmas is my Favorite time of year. It was so fun having a child of my own to spoil. She was so cute ripping and eating the wrapping paper off her gifts. This is one of my favorites from my mom, the "bunny outfit" from A Christmas Story. (my favorite christmas movie)

2008 was a wonderful year, scrapbooking, blogging, growing with my family, loving my husband and learning how marriage works, being a mom, and everything else, I wouldn't change a thing.

After all that I thought I would leave you with the last picture taken this year (unless I take some before midnight)...enjoy

leave her alone for a moment to get clothes after a bath and this is what I find! Hilarious.

May you have a happy new year!!!!!

So Long...

Recently I have been telling people to view my blog and when I give them my web address I feel silly. SO, I have started a new blog at www.kissincooks.blogspot.com, kinda catchie eh? I like it. Anywho I will continue blogging at the new address starting today. See ya there, and sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. :)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed....

Reindeer!!!All the cute reindeer in my life!

This is what I saw this morning, a winter wonderland FINALLY!!
This is what it usually looks like in my back yard, simply amazing!

My tastey creation!! Chocolate somthered rice crispy treats = yummy.

unfortunatly this is what my kitchen looks like when I venture into cooking....

Poor guy cannot come into the kitchen with out having a heart attack. His famous words to me.. "Natalie, a good cook cleans up as they go" well, I guess I'm an ok cook, cause I have tried, really, but so far no luck. At least he likes what comes of it when I do cook... :)

Finally I have pictures of our house, as you will see we still have a lot of work to do, but I promised :) This is our little bathroom, the toilet is off to the right in a little nook.

Aubri's room is so cute, just a little left to do. Also we no longer have blue tape holding up the chair rail, my wonderful husband nailed it up two days ago.

Our living room/dining area (what you see when you walk in the front door.)

Our lives have been a little crazy with not working full time, but we have ben lucky to be able to work with my mom and dad. Chandler is close to getting his Real Estate License he starts his in-class hours Monday, he is excited for that. I am learning the business of billing and collections, I kind of did this when we were working at the apartments but just not to this degree, so far I like it :)

Well happy holidays to everyone!

Long Time No Talk....

...and I'm sorry.

So much has been happening in our lives that I have not had the time to update this thing.

First things first, we went on an awesome vacation to Cancun Mexico for a week with all our family, and it was a blast!!!

Second, I have finally been getting my house put together, I got our living room all cute, and My kitchen for the most part, I am still working on Aubri's room, Our room, and the office. Hopefully it will happen soon. AND I'll have pictures soon as well.

Third, The AMAZING Mrs. Brandy Dial, Photog Phenom did the cutest photo shoot of Aubri, Maddie, and Kayson. (Maddie and Kayson are the children of two of my friends.)

This is the cutest Picture of Aubri in her Blessing Dress!! And it still totally Fits her!!!

I LOVE this picture too, I think I love them all, actually I know I love them all! I can't say thank you enough to Aunt Val for this beautiful dress!!!

Aubri's 1st Christmas outfit, I thought it was cute!

This cunk of Baby is Maddison Lilly Spencer. She is 4 months Old and is the daughter of my friend Tashina. She is so stinkin' cute!!

And this is Kayson Alex Desposorio. He is 3 months old and is the son of my other friend Sophia.

these are the cutest pictures ever!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

Well, I am supposed to be getting internet at our house some time next week, so I'll be able to post more once again. have a good one!