Halloween!

I like Halloween. Probably not as much as Nate, but I really enjoy the theatrics of this holiday. Just this weekend we went with a bunch of friends to dinner and a haunted house (Nightmare on 13th) before Clint heads out on his mission. In all honesty I get so scared when we do stuff like that because I am a big scared y cat and Nate loves to give me an even harder time. But by the end of things I can sit back and laugh at myself.

So throughout the Haunted house we were trying to take pictures so half of them didn't turn, and we kept getting in trouble by the security people.

Here is Clint the future missionary!

Here is the mighty Jeff Willis!

WARNING!! Long Update

Well time has been flying by here for us. I have been meaning to update my blog, but have continued to run out of time. Well enough with excuses here is what has been going on with us over the last month and a half...

We went on a Durbano family vacation to Lake Powell! For those of you who have not been there let me tell you that it is a little slice of Heaven! We had perfect weather and even better company. Unfortunately I didn't take a camera so I have been waiting for others to send me pictures. I'll post them as soon as I get them. It was a fabulous trip!

I have had two of my best friends have babies that are completely adorable! First was Nicole & Pat Burns. They had a healthy baby boy that they named Carter. He is a cutie. He has an adorable older brother Lincoln that keeps Nicole on her toes! I love to hang out with them it a lot of fun!

My best friend Jessi had her first baby boy the end of September. It was quite an event. Crew was a tough little boy to get to leave the safety of his mother! He sure is cute. He came into the world a whopping 9 lbs. 1 oz. Nate and I got to meet up with them when they came to Utah to take Crews baby pictures. We love Jessi and Grant and miss them so much!

Here's Baby Crew! And below is Jessi and I!

Nate bought me my first EVER digital camera so I have been taking lots of pictures with it in hopes of being able to blog a little more often. So if the rest seems boring that's too bad!

Nate and I have been preparing for the winter. Here are a few pictures of the latest and greatest. We went into our forest of a back yard and cut down some dead trees to serve as firewood.

Nate with the mighty Chainsaw!Here's the start of our stack of Firewood

Our dogs are growing like crazy. It has been a lot of fun playing with them. They have some of the best personalities!

Roxy has become our little escape artist! She's dug holes climbed on top of the kennel all to get out.

And after a long day of play they crash on the couch with us.

This is the first time that they have ever been in snow! And the Love it. Every time that we brought them back in they would wine to get out. Oh by the way... We got 4 inches of snow!! Crazy.

Anniversary!

Yesterday was our 1 year Anniversary! Man how that time flies by... Or as Nate put it "It feels like we have been married a lot longer!" (I think I'll take that as a compliment). The past year has been filled with Trips, Family, and Friends. What more can you ask for?

I am so Lucky to have such an amazing husband who Loves me and takes such good care of me! Nate I love you with all of my Heart and I am so excited to spend the rest of my life with you! I cherish every moment that we are together. I am truly the Luckiest girl to have someone that spoils me everyday with his sweet thoughts or his loving teasing, just to let me know he cares. Thanks Babe for all that you do!

I've put together a little slide show to take you down memory lane with me! I hope that you enjoy as much I have!

Sorry about the quantity of pictures, but I wanted to post them all!

Weekend in Idaho!

This last weekend we took the Durbano's up to my parents house in Idaho. It was such a fun and relaxing weekend. I forgot to take to camera so I didn't get any pictures... I am sad about that because it was such a beautiful weekend. Perfect weather!

We arrived Friday evening to dinner and a wonderful sunset on the river. It took me back to the good ole' days of waking up and going to bed in one of the most relaxing places possible not to mention that it's home and there is no where like home. I miss it sometimes, but I am really enjoying my new home!

Saturday we had a yummy breakfast on the deck caught up the Durbano's on my history in Idaho. After we decided to take a tour around the big metropolis of Rupert : ) We started at the Minidoka Damn and Ended at the Dairy farm! It was really fun! The Durbano's had really never been to a large dairy farm that operates with so much technology. It really is interesting. I would highly recommend it to someone.

Rhett and Natalie then joined us at the house for a little boating! I am truly spoiled, there is nothing to compair skiing on the river too. It is amazing! The water is glass there is no one to boat around it is pure bliss. We had a good time watching everyone wake board or surf. My dad even went wake boarding. Man do I wish I had my camera it was one for the record books. He even attempted a large jump (he let go of the rope though) but still got some air! Nice job dad.

All and all it was so fun to be surrounded by family! There is nothing better than that. We love you Guys !

4th of July

We got to spend the 4th of July in my home town... Rupert Idaho! It was a fun, crazy weekend. The weekend all started on Thursday afternoon on the drive up Nate and I could not stop laughing at Diesel... The first halve of the drive he was like a little kid trying to stay awake because he didn't want to miss a thing. He was leaning against the seat and his head would start to droop down, and as soon as it hit the door he'd jerk back up and do it again.

After arriving we got to relax and enjoy my family. My sister Britney and Brother-in-law Steve flew into town with Ellie so it was really nice to catch up with them and play with Ellie. As tradition goes we all get up and go to the Rupert parade on the 4th, but this year I think the parade was a little off... It seemed to be so much better as a kid.... It was still fun. Ellie became best Friends with Nate for the first time. She used his pockets to hold her candy so they are best buds now! I do have to tell you about this jaw dropping display in the parade. I wish all of you could have witnessed the madness to this float. Let me paint you a picture. We are talking a 1980's Chevy truck comes around the corner with not one side of the truck's paint matching. Lifted blaring "BAD BOY's, BAD BOY'S" covered in hand made signs with what only looks like a convict running for "County Sheriff". The cab of the truck is filled with people that can only be described as total "Red Necks" If you think that is it.... Wrong! Sitting in the bed of the truck on a cooler is this guy hand gesturing guns and pointing to the crowd like he totally has the job. Surrounding the truck on all sides are these HEAVY gals wearing jeans and wife beaters with no bra's!

Stunned we all turn to my father thinking this clearly has to be a joke.... He then informs us the he really believes that he is going to be a write in for Sheriff! Wow... I think he needs to have a reality check. I have asked my dad to take pictures of this in the Burley parade because we were all to stunned to take any the first time.

After the parade we had family out to the house to boat and do fireworks later that night! It was really fun to spend time with everyone I love. I only have a few pictures, but hopefully I will be emailed some more.

Saturday night Nate and I decided to venture in to town, and check out the Carnival in town. It was amazing I think we were the only white people there that weren't workers or policemen... All in all I truly realized how small our little community is. I had fun growing up there, but I am truly grateful for my parents hard work and encouragement to go to collage and experience things! Love you Mom and Dad. Thank you for all that you have done, and still do!

The Latested and Greatest

Things here have been flying by! I haven't had a spare moment to get the things posted that I have wanted to so this Blog is going to be a long catch up on the Durbano Family.

At the beginning of the month we celebrated Nate's Birthday in Sky Ranch with friends and family. The weekend started late on Thursday night as we caravaned down south towards our destination! We had a car load and Diesel. When we reached Hurricane (a small town that you have to go Thur to reach Sky Ranch), we came to a road barrier. Someone had placed Caution Cones across the road, and as we came to a stop wondering what's going on and why are there cones in the middle of the road our car was hit with an apple/dirt clod. We then figured out that some kids had set up a trap, and we fell right into it. Feeling anger first the MEN leaped out of the car yelling at these teenagers. After a few moments of realizing there wasn't much to do about the situation Natalie the brilliant one suggested taking the cones. The joke then fell on them, without any cones there trap was nonexistent. After everyone climbed back into the car I calmed them down by reminding Nate that he too had done tricks similar to this in his day and to give the teens a break. It's summer and not much to do. Boys will be boys.

The weekend flew by with a variety of activities. It started out with a day at the lake. We took the boat down to the lake and enjoyed tubing and sun! We also took the dogs with us. It was Diesels first time to go boating. Nate enjoyed every minute throwing him in and watching him swim.

He also enjoyed a short tube ride!

This is Rusty and Diesel all worn out after Boating.

After returning home and jumping into the pool. We headed out to dinner and a movie. After the movie the guys and Natalie(to make sure the boys were safe) went out rabbit shooting! Oh the stories that you'll here from them. It was a very eventful, fun filled night! They were out until about 2:30 am.

This is Brandon and Brandi showing their tough side.

Saturday was a more relaxed day. We hit the Outlet Mall and enjoy some shopping. After the shopping we went to this Japanese restaurant and enjoyed Sushi and watching our Chef cook for us. If you haven't experienced this kind of restaurant I would strongly recommend it. It is a blast! Take some friends and enjoy the atmosphere! If you need suggestions on where to go I will gladly recommend some places.

What more could you ask for besides GREAT Sushi, Fabulous Entertainment, and even Better Company for a night out.

My Adorable Durbano Family

Doug showing us his skills with shrimp catching.

Natalie's great catch on the 1st try.

Pat was missing Nichol so Tyson was his next option.

We have recently got another puppy! Crazy I know, but Diesel has loved Roxy! They run around all day playing with each other, and sleeping. She has been a good dog. We rescued her from a horrible situation, but it was totally worth it to see how much she has improved since we has got her.

These two love each other! These pictures occur after they have ran around play for a few hours. They are definitely Spoiled dogs.

Birthday Madness!

This week has been a very special week of celebration! June 2 was Nate and Natalie's (his twin) Birthday. We like to celebrate things as long as we can in this family. I am personally greatful because I had a two week birthday! Anyways... We have big plans made for this weekend. Nate has decided that he wants to celebrate his birthday with friends and some family down at Sky Ranch.

For those of you who are not familiar with the area. It is a tiny community of houses located east of Hurricane, UT. It is a very beautiful and secluded area where we can relax, four wheel, and doing some shooting. It is going to be an eventful weekend so look forward to a future Blog!

I would also like to recognize one of my very best friends that also shares the famous birthday day June 2. This would be my incredible friend Jessie Pennington! Jessie and I spent many endless nights enjoying take out, reality TV, and each others company. We also spent the majority of our day laying by the pool and reading gossip magazines! Who could ask more than that.

Sadly enough her husband Grant (who is amazing) decided to finish school and start his career back in Farmington, New Mexico with his family. By doing this he took Jessie with him even though I offered to keep her with me. How selfish was that! (Just teasing) This has brought a many great things to their life's though. Including there first baby. A boy due in September! I couldn't be more excited for them, and I look forward to seeing them step in to the world of parenting.

Jessie, Happy Birthday! I love you and miss you! You too Grant. : )

Not to drag this out too much longer but I would also like to make a shout out to Meag and Lis and wish them also a Happy Birthday! They too share the amazing day of June 2, and they happen to be twins as well! I am a fan of fun events!