300th Post

I'm just posting because I wanted to be the 300th post, I bet you are all really jealous. I love visiting the Wilkins blog and seeing what is going on with everyone. Thank you to all of you who post. I guess maybe I should post more - I just figure that I post to Mabel's blog all the time, so that is enough, but some of you probably don't visit her blog, so I'll try to post here more often.

We are great here in California. The weather is so nice. Fred is liking his new job. I am still working for my dad and running my little business. For any of you who didn't know I even had a little business, it is similar to what Caroll and Cindy both do. For any of you who still have no idea what I am talking about, you can go to my website: http://www.nataleeallendesigns.com/ and then you will understand. And if any of you Missourians find something you like on the website, I can send the design files to Caroll or Cindy and they can make the designs for you, then we won't have to ship them. Anyway, you should check out Caroll's website too, if you haven't already, it's http://www.wordswithoutend.com/ - very good stuff there as well.

Anyway, I hope all of you are doing well. We think about you all often and love you very much. Take care, NataLee

Here are a couple of recent pictures of Mabel. She has no fear, and seems to try just about anything now, like going down the slide face first. She is so much fun.

We changed the Wedding Date

Hey everyone just thought I would let you know that we had to change the date of our wedding. The St. Louis Temple is being cleaned during the time that we were planning on getting married. Taylor wanted to change the date up to June but I told him that was a little too soon. So it is now the 6th of August, the reception is going to be the Saturday following, the 9th. He is the greatest guy ever I love him so much! (He made me say that!) But I really do love him!

Emmie's 5th Issac's 2nd B-day!

Number 4 is on the way!

Just thought I would spread the news that Brent & I are expecting number 4. We are very excited. We were planning on waiting to spread the news, but this week I stepped on a rusty nail. So I had to go and get a tetanus shot. The doctor wouldn't give it to me without consent of my OBGYN. So on my return home to pick up my children from Amy's shower. Everyone asked how my shot went. Then without thinking I said, he wouldn't give it to me without consent from my OBGYN. Then Cindy said, so your pregnant! Yep, that was the announcement for number four, by accident. We are about 8 weeks along and are due in November. Hope everyone is well. Love you all!

What's his name?

Hooray! We heard Robert and Melissa had a baby boy... but what is his name? We love you guys! Can't wait to see him!

~Melissa

I'm Engaged

Hey everyone, just wanted to let those of you who don't know already, that I am now OFFICIALLY engaged! We are getting married on August 1st in the St. Louis Temple, you should come.









My fiance's name is Taylor Bolton, in case you don't know. My ring as the wedding band on it right now, so you can see what it will look like all together.

50th Birthday Celebration!!!!

As many of you know, our wonderful mother is turning 50 tommorow. She has always done so much for all of us to make us feel special, and always goes out of her way to do extra things for us. This year for her big 50 we are having a surprise party (the reason I can type this here is beacause I know she doesnt know how to get on this blog).
We want all of her siblings to write 2 nice things about her (things admired, funny nice stories, or other good attributes) you can type them here on the blog, and we will combine them to give to her at her surprise party. Late notice ,I know for those of you who live around here, but the party is this Saturday the 12th at 7:00 pm at the Nothum home. We would love all of the adults to come and celebrate with us. Please keep this a secret and dont forget to wish mom a happy Birthday tommorow.

What's up in Cali?

Eliza is getting excited to go to Missouri. She has been riding her John Deere Gator all over town.

This is Eric receiving his 10 year recognition award for employment at an Impact dinner. We have been so blessed to work for such a great company. Eric is so awesome; they only had great things to say about him.

We love you all!

~Melissa

Ben and I found out that we are having a baby girl!!! We are sooo excited!

Easter "Camp Out"

We all went to the lodge Friday night. It was a little chilly and damp, but we promised the kids an actual camp out in April. We all had a great time dancing, eating, and watching a movie.

Saturday we got some brush taken care of that has been worrying Grandmother and had a lot of fun roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, walking through fire, and finding Easter eggs.

~Welcome Ryan Michael~

Amy and Nathan are proud new parents. Their sweet little angel arrived today at ll:09 this morning- the first day of Spring. He weighed in at 71bs. 12 oz. and is 21 1/2 inches long. He has light brown hair and is soooo sweet. We had the opportunity to visit them at the hospital today. His name is Ryan Michael and he is named after his Dad's middle name Ryan and his Uncle Ryan as well. His middle name comes from Nathan's little 9 year old brother Michael.

Hopefully they will post some pictures of him later for all to see. Again congratulations to Amy & Nathan! Welcome to Ryan Michael!

Haylee's Growing Up

Little Haylee is already four months old. Just thought I would share her one day old picture. I love this picture of her looking at her Mama. Here she is four months old.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WESTON !

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Kids Say The Cutest Things

Brent has been documenting cute saying from our children. I thought I would share a couple that Porter has said.........

"I was in utah for Meghan’s wedding. Linell calls me and tells me that porter and Parker were playing under the blankets when Porter lifted them up over his head and asks linell. “Mom, can God & Santa see us under the covers?” Linell tells him, yes they can. Porter then asks, “How can they do that?”

When we were at a bonfire at Rex’s house. Teriann (who was 8 ½ months pregnant with a cute belly) Came up in the dark and stood beside us. Porter started looking at her and pointing at her and whispering “dad…dad…look” “dad, look”. I said what porter, what about her? “dad, look….” What is it porter……”Dad, she has a mountain on her.”

Yep,... here we are.

We just want everyone to know that we love them. We think about you all so much. We wish we could see everyone whenever we wanted. We can't wait to be in Missouri this summer!

Hannah is 3!

What a cutie. We can hardly believe she's 3. We are so thankful that Hannah is in our family.

Emmitt is 6 months old

Emmitt is so cute and so much fun he is getting huge here he is holding a 1 week old baby I cant believe Emmitt was ever that small We love and miss all of you and hope to see you soon

An older and cheesier Tucker

hey everyone, its been a while since we have posted anything, so we thought we would update you all! ryans working hard in school while lizzie is taking a break this semester to take care of tucker. tucker is almost 10 months old! how crazy!!! he is growing all the time and is more and more fun every day. this picture demonstrates how he can be a little cheesy sometimes for the camera haha! well, for the past few weeks, our little family has been sick. first tucker had a cold, and then lizzie got the stomach flu, then tucker got the stomach flu (and still has it), and now ryan has the stomach flu! so pray for us that we can recooperate haha! we miss all of you and hope you are doing well! love you guys!

Haylee Teuscher Valentine Sweetheart