Dec 31, 2008

Kris' Favorite Books of the Year


Rough Stone Rolling:  
I found this book very informative and gave me a more deep look into the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Saints in the early history of America and the restoration of the church.


None Dare Call It Conspiracy:  

Very appropriate title I have come to find out.  This book should be read by everyone.  It provides great insight to our national/global state of affairs, but must be handled mildly and with great prudence.



10 Books That Screwed Up The World:  
The is a look at theological concepts that have shaped our society over the last 500 years or so.  Very interesting to see where the seeds of so much of our modern issues were born and why they were born and with what objectives they were born and from whom they were born.  


The Book of Mormon:  
The Book of Mormon is the book that has been most worth my reading this year.  Herein I have been taught about the prophesies of the days that we live in.  More than ever this inspired book has come like a voice from the dust for me, our community, our nation and our world.  This book has inspired me to change and look inside myself and make more effort at rooting up the pride and ego, increasing the gentleness and kindness, and raise a voice of warning.  It has taught me of the dangers of the secret combinations that if allowed to infiltrate our countries and societies will see to the destruction of them.

    


Dec 16, 2008


Kris and our niece Lily at the Teton Dam.

Nov 30, 2008

THANKSGIVING BREAK


For Thanksgiving we went to American Falls, ID to be with Kris's Miller Grandparents, parents, and other relatives.

Kris's Parent's from Oregon came and brought their cute dog Sadie.  Kate was scared to death of her at first, but loved her by the end of the trip.
Siblings pics
Kris's parent's stayed at our place for the rest of the weekend and all the siblings got together.


We celebrated Christmas Early!

Dad Gordon surprised us with a BEAUTIFUL piano bench he hand-made!  What a nice gift.  It is the perfect height for our keyboard at home.  


The three of us went and cut down a Christmas Tree!  It was so fun, and the weather was beautiful too.  (You can see it in the background in a couple of the above pictures)

SISTERS!

Annie and Kristen came to visit last weekend, and it was so fun to have them in Rexburg!  We tried out the Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe in town (very good!), we did a little shopping, and they helped me decorate for Christmas!  We also watched "The Nativity Story"-a great Christmas Movie.  They helped get me in the Christmas spirit early this year :).   


Nov 20, 2008

MORE WEDDING PICS!

I just got the wedding pictures from our Photographer this week, so here's some of our favorite pictures she took!























Kris's Grandpa and Grandma Nielson, and Grandpa and Grandma Perkes

Lindsay's Grandma Curtis, and Grammy and Grandpa Anderson (he performed the Sealing)





Our cute nieces...Lily, Kate and Kate

Oct 23, 2008

WEDDING!





All of us girls went to get pedicures :)

We got married in the Denver Temple on June 28, 2008
Our Parents: Kris's Step-Dad and Mom, Lindsay's Mom and Dad, Kris's Step-Mom and Dad
Nate's a happy man...one of 3 brothers now!

Us listening to our parent's speeches at luncheon after sealing ceremony

This is the beautiful view at Arrowhead golf course, where we had our Colorado Reception.  The weather was perfect all day.  :)

A better view of the driving range, where they set up the tables and food

They ended up bringing out golf balls and drivers-which brought much enjoyment to many that came to the reception!

Kris found a spare minute to get a few hits in

Kris's Washington Parents, two brothers and their wives and babies.  On the left is Ross, Heidi and Kate.  To the right is Joel, Kendra and Lily.  They all live in Rexburg near us, which is a lot of fun.

Lindsay's Family: Whitney, Nathan, Kristen, Kris, Lindsay, Dad, mom, Annie, Kate, Scott and Jennie

There were a couple of awkward poses for us. :)

But we had fun with it

Anderson siblings...

My favorite Bridal picture

I loved my Bouquet!!  My cousin did all the flowers for the reception and they were beautiful!  My sisters, Aunts and cousins were so cute to help too.

Father-Daughter Dance.  We danced to "I loved you first"- sweet song that made me cry when I first listened to it to put it on a CD for the reception.

We danced to "Everything" by Michael Buble-Our favorite song-but not exactly a slow song.  :)

Cutting of the Ice cream cake

Kris loves this picture

Our departure...everyone threw rose petals as we ran to the car

My sister and a good friend took some great pictures for us and we have been so grateful!  I am still waiting for the pictures from our Photographer...so I'll put a couple more pics on the blog when I get those.  
I also wish I could post pictures of all the relatives and friends that came-it was overwhelming the support and love we felt and had that day!  It felt like a perfect day for both of us.  

WASHINGTON OPEN HOUSE:
Here are a few pictures from the Washington Open House.  
It was in Brian and Jill's Backyard (House where Kris grew up)





FAMILY PICS:

Grandpa and Grandma Foster (Brian's Parents), us, Mom Jill and Dad Brian

Oregon Parents: Dad Gordon, Mom Leanna, us, Michon, Brent, Marion, Hannah and Jacob

I LOVED the chocolate fountain!  I spent a lot of time there :)