A wedding

Nathaniel's sister Brianne spent four months in Israel this summer and we were so happy to have her back, to hear all about her experiences and see her again. As much as we were happy to see her someone else was probably ten times more excited... her fiancee Dustin.  they got engaged way back in January and got married just a couple weeks after Brianne got home! We enjoyed going up to Idaho and Logan Utah for the sealing.  The Reception was the most unique one I have been to ever and it fit Brianne's personality exactly. The whole day was just beautiful and seeing Brianne and Dustin so much in love made me fall even more in love with my hubby.  We were stilling kisses all day long and just love everything about it.

 Waiting for the bride and groom.

 The cake

 The car

 Aunt Milla and Kyle (I love this picture of her)

 The newlyweds... in the river!

 Kyle... this is how he was most of the trip.

The happy couple :)

Gleason Family Reunion

Other than some sleep issues with Adam, we had a ton of fun. Hiking, zip line, box hockey, climbing poles, balance beam pillow fights, marshmallow wars, camp fire, good food and wonderful family.  It was a blast and can't wait til next year!

Adam loved the cars

box hockey

Adam was fearless

I, on the other hand, was not

messy face

Gardening

When we moved to Springville I was so excited at the prospects of having a garden.  My mom often had a garden at home and though I helped some with weeding and de-rocking the garden plot, I never felt that it was my garden.  Amazing enough, my own garden grew and I am now reaping the benefits.  I love the time I have been able to spend in the dirt planting and weeding.

 Squash, zucchini, carrots, cucumber, and beets.... yummy! 

 Adam eating a fresh picked carrot

Flower garden out front

Adam has been having some additional fun as he realized that as a two year old he can do a lot more (or maybe it is just his bids for attention) either way, he has been busy and keeping mom and dad busy too.

 as Adam explained...water!

 living up to the nick name monkey 

looking for friends through the back fence

Brothers

 Adam Nathaniel and Kyle Chase

Brothers

 (I just loved Adams face here)

 Friends

Blessing day

Dearest Kyle Chase Cook,

On this day you were given a name and a blessing. So many of your friends and family came to show their love. you are so special to us and we are so happy you are part of this family.

 four generations of Cook men :)

 dads side

Grandma Gleason (Grandpa and all your Utah Gleason cousins came too)