Sunday, May 18, 2008

Big Events

Clearly, it has been a while since we've updated and we've had a lot of requests to post the latest news. Since our last post a lot has happened. Here is a laundry list of items:

1. Nate's Birthday
2. Allison's Birthday
3. Nate's Graduation
4. 4 Year Wedding Anniversary
5. House Hunting
6. First trip to the Zoo

Overall, we're doing well and enjoy having Nate come home at 5:30 or 6:00 with no homework or tests to worry about. As some of you may know, he accepted a full time offer at The Generations Network (Ancestry.com, MyFamily.com, etc.). He really likes his job and we're getting used to the idea of staying in Utah.

Cora is growing up so fast. She can now stand up on her own with the help of the couch or any sturdy structure. She is even sleeping better... knock on wood. She always smiles and loves to see other children. She is also a wonderful eater. She loves fruits & vegetables including asparagus, broccoli, carrots, peas, lettuce, pears, apples, bananas, etc. She'll basically eat anything we give her. I wish the same were true for Nate!

We've also begun the house hunt. It is pretty stressful but we hope to be in a home this summer sometime.

We're excited for the Everett Family Reunion this summer where many of my brothers and sisters along with their families will be visiting for week. That will be the highlight of our summer.

Graduation


Oh No!


Cora's first trip to the zoo. She loved the monkeys.


Allison's Birthday. Nate surprised me with a trip to a day spa. It was great!!


Oops...



Cora on the swings... This is almost a daily ritual.


Our latest photo shoot. We'll post more pictures of this later.

15 comments:

Lanes said...

Wow! Happy b-days, Congrats and cute pictures! We are glad things are going well!
Love,
The Camps

Christopher Crall said...

FINALLY! I check the blog all the time and I was starting to think maybe you'd died and nobody cared to tell me. You can't do that to me again. I crave Skousen news!

Tricarico Family said...

Congratulations on . . . celebrating birthdays, graduating, getting a great job, and Cora loving vegetables! And the family portrait is great!

Rachel said...

I love the new post. Especially the family picture...you all look great. You should send that pic of Cora to a baby modeling agency, she looks so cute!

Parkers said...

I was beginning to wonder if you blog died! Your new photo shoot pictures are GORGEOUS! Where did you have them done?

Wilson Family said...

Happy Birthday to you both! Cora is just a doll! Allison you look great! oh....you too, Nate. :) Doug and I miss you guys so much! We're so glad you are doing well. Exciting to get in a house and start a real job with no school stuff on top! Enjoy the family time you have together...its our favorite time of day! Love you guys!

BrittWilk said...

such cute pics!! love the mass update, too. that's how i blog these days as well. :) we miss you guys. good luck with house hunting... oh, and let us know if your apartment becomes available. we're in the market - the 29th ward market, that is.

Rachel said...

I love your photo shoot pics! Cora is adorable!! How cool that you're house hunting.. and what a great time to do it! I miss you guys. hugs for Cora!

Tigh, Jacque, & Charlotte said...

Oh my gosh Allison! Those pictures are timeless! I love them!
Oh! It's jacque by-the-way!
I have those really cute pictures of Cora I took. I will have to e-mail them to you!
It was so fun to see you guys!
Love, Jacque

Michelley said...

Love all the pictures!! My neighbor said she saw you and the Ferre's at the zoo - how fun. We've been meaning to take Jaxon. Sad you guys will be leaving soon!!!

The Crandizzles said...

I'm glad you're back in the game! :) Those are some awesome pictures!! And you got to meet up with the Ferres, how fun! And are you going through a realtor to find a house?

Angela said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the photos. Did you dye your hair? It looks really nice. The family photo of the 3 of you just gorgeous, who took it? And glad to hear that all is going well at the Skousen household. Best of luck house hunting! And I'm totally jealous I missed out on the "mini" roomate reunion you guys had. I saw the pics on Deanne and Janis's blogs, how fun! Anyway, thanks for flnally updating your blog!

Mariela said...

Congrats on all the exciting things! Your little girl is adorable! It was neat to run into your blog!

Jana said...

It's about time! Congrats on the job and good luck with the house hunt. I wish that were us! Cora is BEAUTIFUL. I love her polka dot dress. I just ran my first 5K today (I ran the whole time!) and thought of you. I hope you're doing great!

pam said...

It is so fun to see your little family. I hope you guys are doing well.