what we've been up to

boys roadtrip to CA to visit Art & Victoria

Hunington Beach

All of us at home... finally.

This is old... but big news: Kels graduated from college

Cole's baseball buddies

Kelsey & Robby @ typical North Ogden 4th of July

Mom & Cole in Hawaii

Happy birthday... 14 years old???? Already??

Kelsey's Homecoming Dinner

We had a lot of fun celebrating Kelsey's homecoming with all of our friends. We all headed up to North Ogden and Mom and Kels made delicious food (as always- we even had martinelli's). We have been so lucky to have made such great friends at BYU and are so glad they all came!

P.S. For those of you who don't know... Kelsey and Robby got engaged this past weekend! We will post more pictures/details later but we are so excited and can't wait for next July. Mark your calendars :)

Straight A Stud

Cole has been working so hard this past quarter to keep his 4.0. Trying to maintain football and early morning assembly practices didn't make this easy! He really went the extra mile completing extra credit and reading A LOT of books for AR points. He worked so hard and we are so proud of him! Congratulations!!!

Oh Mom...

Well, well, well... Kathy R. Nixon does it once again! Look at the amazing Halloween package my mom sent me this week. She sent Kylie one as well. Without fail, my mom pulls through and does her best to make us feel at home during the holidays, even when we're so far away. She is so darn talented and thoughtful. I continue to learn so much from her and can't wait to be closer to the whole Nixon bunch in 11 days!

Thanks Mom, we sure love you!

Happy Halloween!!!

Mock Thanksgiving

This past weekend, we had "Mock Thanksgiving". We had all of the Robison side over because Grandma and Grandpa are heading to Arizona for the winter. As you can see from the pictures, we had a lot of fun with all of the new babies in the family! We love thems so much! Grandma and Grandpa Nixon even stopped by... which was great! It was a lot of fun to have Kelsey in town too... we can't wait until she moves back for good.


Kelsey, Ana, and Abby


Kevin & Sherry's newest addition, Ellie! She is adorable.


Abby... such a sweetheart.



Is this a typical picture of Dad & Grandpa or what??


The girls


Grandma Karen and Abby

P.S. CONGRATS TO MATT AND MARQUESSA! We can't wait to see the newest addition to the family. Also, thank you Tash for sending out the family list!! That will be so nice to have. We love you all and can't wait for the holidays when we get to see everyone.

Football

I (Kylie) went up to Cole's game yesterday and took some pictures of him playing in the last football game of the season for NOJH. For an 8th grader, he held his own despite the Nixon genes (bless our hearts for our height). He sure is tough and did a great job. He is now taller than both Kelsey and I, which is not exactly fair. It was a great day for football and it was good to take a break from classes and go watch my cute brother.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Here's to 25 years! We love you and couldn't ask for better parents.

how kylie will be spending her summer.

i found out i'm accepted to the BYU London study abroad for next spring! I am so lucky to have this opportunity- I can't wait. We all know how apt i am to homesickness, so I will be expecting visitors!

Little Loves

For those of you who don't know...Kylie is an incredibly talented photographer. She caught these sweet moments of our favorite little girls. Thank you Kim for having the cutes kids ever! (I wish saw them more!)

Kelsey's Contribution...

Well Hello All!...I'm so glad that one of us actually did something about all of this "blogging" talk. I spend atleast an hour each day checking others' blogs and it's about time that our fab family start contributing to the craze. So...for anyone who is interested in what's going on in my life, here is a brief update:

* I'm living in Los Angeles fighting the daily traffic and taking every opportunity to spot a celebrity. (most recent sightings, Majic Johnson, Paula Abdual, Dolly Parton, Kevin Bacon, and Jeffrey from Project Runway.)

* I absolutely LOVE culinary school and have somehow avoided extreme weight gain. (thank goodness)







* I have a great job cheffing for a Jewish family in Beverly Hills. Their next door neighbors include Jack Nicholsen, Mischa Barton, and Dolly Parton. No big deal...right?




* I am happily dating a fantastic young man by the name of Robby who adores me from 700 miles away.



* I just auditioned for "The Next Food Network Star" and I'm a semi-finalist. (top 50) Keep your fingers crossed! I pulled both the youth card and the Mormon card...hopefully that nugged me into the YES pile. I shouldn't hear anything for the next 1-2 months, but if I'm selected, filming begins late January.
* I'll be completing my culinary internship at the Salt Lake Tribune working as a food editor during November-December. I'm also hoping to work part-time at Mrs.Backer's Bakery during the holidays. Lastly, I am also chasing a job with Sur La Table as the assistant culinary director at the Salt Lake Location. I'd be teaching cooking classes a few times each week and hosting private parties. Oh...I really want that one!

So pretty much, my life is at an interesting point...it's called TRANSITION. Bless my parents hearts for supporting me through the thick and thin. The term "reality bites" has brought on a whole new meaning lately. Rent, car payments, tuition, food, bills, etc. I think I'm just experiencing a form of "growing pains."

I'm thrilled that I'll be back in Utah for the holidays. I can't wait to throw fantastic holiday parties and spend quality time with those that I love most. I send you all my best and hope to see everyone soon! (p.s. I return in 42 days!)

and so it begins....

Here we are, joining the blogging community! We love looking at our cousin's blogs so enjoy! Here's the family update on each of us.

Dad: Still Locking It Up and working harder than ever... and is also grayer than ever (sorry dad).
Mom: Feeling better, working, and cooking us her delicious meals when we all come home on Sunday!
Kelsey: In L.A finishing up culinary school at the Kitchen Academy begging Mom & Dad for ticket vouchers to come home to see us on weekends!
Kylie: Back from summer in Hawaii... waiting to hear if she is accepted in the advertising program and STILL looking for a job to prove to her parents that she is responsible.
Cole: Go Knight's! Playing football for NOJH and being the sweetest little brother alive- even at age 14.



The girls in California





Mom & Dad dropping of Kylie in Hawaii.




Cole rocking out to guitar hero.