PICTURES!

So three months ago I won a photo shoot, pretty awesome I say so myself. We were in DIRE need of some pictures other than wedding photos around our house, and were so so so happy to win the drawing! My old roomie BreAnne was the photographer, I have always loved her photos, they are so beautiful- and very in the moment. So if you are looking for a amazing talented photographer give her a call, or visit her website here: BreAnne Weston Photography Sooo here are our pictures, ENJOY! :)

My personal favorite :)

Boy oh boy I sure do love this guy! He is my rock, and my best friend. Cheers to almost three years with this incredible man I am lucky enough to call my husband. Forever and for always :)

April- May 2014 Spring Fever

WOW what a fast Spring time!!! It is so crazy to think summer is officially here! We are so ready for nice weather, and all of our little trips to look forward to. I know I say everytime that time goes so fast- but it really does, it gets away from me and before I know it I wrote a post more than two months ago! Since I have been done with school, I have started doing a few clients in Burley, so it is a great excuse to go home every couple of weeks! I haven't been able to go home this often in such a long time (because of my old job) so it is so nice to see everyone! My little sis LOVES nothing more than when we come home, so naturally she is in heaven :)

My Memer  love this little chicka!! 

For Christmas, Colt's parents gave us a tv that they had fixed-- and unfortunately our cute little entertainment center in our family-room just wasn't big enough for it, so we have been searching and searching for months for something we could transform into a entertainment center because buying one how we wanted was RIDICULOUSLY expensive. Finally one Saturday on my way to work I noticed a giant neighborhood garage sell- so I called Colt and had him run to see if there was anything worth buying to put our tv on. About 30 minutes later Colt sent me a text message with a picture of a old dresser, I was SO skeptical about it- but he was determined to make it look amazing, and so he did. :) BEST. DECISION. EVER. He spent many nights after a long days work working on this tv stand! 

This lovely little treasure before.....

Working oh so hard!

Colts please don't take a picture of me face..ha sanding maniac!

ALMOST THERE! He pulled out the drawers and their tracks and replaced them with Shelves... 

Its amazing what a little bead board will do! We LOVE how it turned out! Although we are not quite done with it just yet.... Pictures on our next phase of this entertainment center SOON hopefully! :)

One thing Colt and I have really found joy in is our Pup- Dixie. Call us crazy (because we are) but she is our furbaby, and most definately part of the family! She has developed such a spunky fun personality, and we just love watching her enjoy nature. She has become Colt's loyal hiking buddy- and pride and joy (just don't tell him I said that :) ) She turns 1 today!!! SO CRAZY! So in honor of her here are some old and new pics!

Then

Now.

In Our Element

Such a playful spunky pup, hopefully that never changes!!!

Most recently, this last weekend in fact, we were able to make a trip down to St. George for Colt's baby sister Mckenna's high school graduation! It was such a awesome experience!!! She looked so beautiful and was just glowing with happiness! Colt and his brother Marshall got to be Mckenna's escorts (because of her siezures, and not knowing when they could happen) they looked like her body guards. It was so special to see how they took care of her, I can't even describe the feeling. Seeing Colton's love and concern for his sister is such a blessing to be able to witness in my life-- I sure am the luckiest woman in the world to have married a man with such a big heart. Watching Mckenna's graduation ceremony and Colt standing by her side I was so overcome with love, and gratitude for both of them. We were honored to be able to take Mckenna to her Grad night, which was so fun! She had a blast and could have easily partied the night away! She has become such a beautiful woman, and is such an amazing example of finding the simple joys in life. Here are some fun pics from her special day :) 

The Baby is Graduated.. OOPS! GRADUATED!!!!

Micky and her Bros!!! SO CUTE!

I absolutely LOVE this picture. So awesome!

We sure missed Lauren, Dan, and Taylor!!! 

Such a FANTASTIC day! :) 

The rest of our stay at the Cox's consisted of hiking, bonfires, the temple, playing pool for FHE, and going to the movies. Oh and all the girls let me do their nails :) It was so fun! We were sad to leave, but we will see everyone again in less than 3 weeks for our trip to California. It made leaving not as hard as it normally is knowing we will see them all very soon! Whoot whoot for vacations! Ha!

Temple date with my love

Love me some s'mores!!!

 The crew

Mountain top bonfire..

Nothing better than family, friends, and good food!

SUCH a BEAUTIFUL hike! Wow Colts family lives in an amazing place!!!

And these are the things that have been keeping us busy the last couple months!! Man we sure have a awesome life, and are so blessed to have each other. Life is truly a gift!

March MADNESS

March was DEFINITELY full of madness in our little world!!! Okay so now that life is finally slowing down I get to play catch up, and my goal was to get a post in before April- so yay for me!! :) Haha I believe last we left off was before Christmas, so here goes the LONGEST blog post EVER!! Christmas was a dream! It came and went way too fast. We got to spend it with Colt's amazing family, it was so nice to see everyone- we went to the Nativity at Tuachan, ate the most delicious food, wrapped presents, got family pictures done, and went on a small hike :) It was so refreshing! Colt had to work the day after Christmas, so we had to do the long drive home on Christmas day- it was pretty depressing haha we both were so sad to leave- and leaving on the actual holiday made it even worse. But we made it home safely, and we are so so grateful for our jobs- although I complain all the time I mean although we complain sometimes :) Here are a few of my favorite photos from our trip

The Cox Siblings 

What REALLY happens when we try to snap a pic!

Families are Forever

Colt got me a new coat for Christmas, he sure spoiled me :)

I have ALWAYS wanted to go to nail school, but lacking the funds, and time that dream always seemed so out of reach. This January we decided to make it happen, and even better was the fact that I got to do it with my little sister- Jordan. She is simply amazing, and such a good example to me- who would have thought I would learn from my LITTLE sister isn't supposed to be the other way around?? haha We made some good friends along the way, and had the most awesome instructors always willing to answer any questions and help whenever needed. It was such a blessing, and a feeling of fulfillment in my life. I know nail school isn't a big deal- but it was just what I needed to take we my mind and energy off of everyday worries. It was a 9 week program, Tuesday- Saturday 9-5, much like a full time job. Halfway through our school was bought out by Paul Mitchell, so it was a interesting transition. 

I love that my sister is one of my best friends! LOVE YOU GOOSE!!

Not the most flattering pic, but this was our instructor Danielle- she was AWESOME!

Our Abbey Girl!! We will sure miss her! 

Some of the girls half weren't even paying attention! ha

With the Owners, directors, and Instructors

In February we celebrated a birthday in the Cox household.. Colt turned 29, yes 29!!!! Holy Crap I am married to a old man ;) just kiddin, but really tho next year he is turning 30!! It is so insane, we met when he was only 25- I was 20. Man time flies when you are having fun! For his birthday we went out for sushi- his request not mine- haha and then we went and saw the Secret life of Walter Mitty. Such a relaxing evening! When we got home I gave Colt his present, he was like a kid in a candy store, it was well worth the purchase. We have used it literally EVERY night since the night of his birthday! Colt is officially our family chef, I hardly ever cook lately :) pure heaven!

 Birthday Boy with one of his presents, cereal and all :) haha

A Man and his BBQ= True love 

In the Begininng of March, my most dearest and best friend Sam got married, it was such a honor to be apart of her big day! Colt was supposed to come with me, but last minute had to cover a shift at work :( so I had to go it alone for the day-- it wasn't too shabby, I went to the ceremony in Bountiful- at which I saw one of Colt's closest friends (Robert Brant) What are the odds :) and then I had a few hours to kill so I went and saw a movie- yes alone :) haha no shame here! and then I drove to Brigham for the luncheon and reception. Sam was such a stunning bride!! Her and Carlos were absolutely made for each other, and we couldn't be more thrilled for them both!!!

Mr. And Mrs Rodriguez :)

Sorry Sam, your eyes are closed! haha 

She was so pretty!

Life the last couple months has been absolutely crazy, Working two jobs and going to school full time- Colt working ALL THE TIME-- I feel like we wake up go to work, come home have enough time to eat dinner and then we hit the hay, and it starts all over again. We are in serious need of a vacation... We are planning on going to St. George in May-- so that is something we can look forward to :) I am officially done event coordinating at Castle Manor tomorrow, and I will take on more hours at the Salon working the front desk and doing pedicures. We are SOOO excited that I don't have to work EVERY weekend-- and such long nights anymore!! My work hours will be the same time of the day as Colt, it is going to be so nice. I think he is more excited than I am :) I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to work there, I learned so much, and there are tons of things I will miss, but when it came down to it it was the biggest stress in my life, and I am ready for the next chapter in our lives. 

I know I always go off on a sappy love side note about this guy, but honestly he is just the best thing that has ever happened to me. I wouldn't have been able to make it through these last few months without him by my side encouraging me and building me up. He is my everything, and my love deepens for him everyday. I don't know how I convinced him to marry me, but I sure got the best end of the deal! I love our life together, and am so excited for what our future holds!! Cheers to a new Month!! Happy Spring everyone!!