ONE YEAR!!

I can hardly believe that one year ago today, I married my best friend, the man of my dreams, and the father of my children! We had an amazing wedding surrounded by family and friends. The next day, Brian and I both said that it was a "perfect" day and that we wouldn't change a thing. After all of my planning and hard work, it all came together. I was remarkably calm knowing that no matter what happened that day, Brian and I would be married at the end of the day, and that is all that mattered! The last year has been very eventful. Here is a recap:

• On January 2nd, we headed to St. Lucia for our honeymoon. We ate yummy food, drank to our hearts content, and met awesome people! I ate fire and Brian learned to sail! We had a minor setback when our room was raided and several belongings were stolen, including our camera with all of our pictures, but overall it was a great trip and we look forward to going back someday!


• On February 13th, we found out that we were expecting our first child. This news came a bit sooner than expected, but we were thrilled nonetheless. Most of our year was spent preparing our lives and our home for the birth of our little girl.


• On October 13th, our lives were forever changed as we welcomed Macie Lu Mitchell into the world. She has brought so much joy and meaning to our lives!

Happy Anniversary Brian! Here's to many more happy years!!!

This isn't my favorite picture, but it is the only one I have on the computer!

Secrets from Abbie's Kitchen

People are always asking me for my recipes, so I decided to create another blog just for them. That way, everyone will have access to them. My recipes are not all original, but instead a compilation from cookbooks and friends. If there is a recipe of mine that you are wanting, just leave me a comment letting me know and I will add it. I started out with a few that people asked me for over the holiday season. Click on Abbie's Kitchen under my blog list to get there. Enjoy!!

Macie's Baptism

Macie was baptized today at Holy Spirit Church. It was also the Feast of the Holy Family, so it was a perfect day! Afterwards, we had about 20 people over for chili and potato soup. Brian got many compliments on his food...yummy! Look at my little angel!!

Macie didn't even cry!
The proud parents!

Macie was wiped out and slept thru almost the whole Mass!

Macie's godparents....Aunt Annie and Uncle John

Christmas Day

On Christmas Day, we put a lot of miles on the Escape! We started out going to Brian's parent's house to exchange gifts and eat breakfast. Next, we headed to Madisonville where we went to both Brian's mom's and dad's family gatherings. Last, we headed back our way to Boonville where we celebrated Christmas with my dad's side of the family. I was so happy that Macie was awake and happy for a portion of time at each stop so everyone was able to see her smile and her beautiful blue eyes! By the end of the day, our bellies were full, the Escape was stuffed and we were exhausted!!!

Pops had to get in his quality time with Macie!
Aunt Katie holding her favorite niece!

Mommy and Macie

Macie got her cousin, Kaylee, a chef's outfit. Wouldn't you eat something made by this adorable chef?

Macie was tired of being held, so we laid her on the floor to kick and play. Kaylee went and found some toys and had Macie smiling and cooing at her. It was so cute! Kaylee insisted that Macie bring that frog home since she was too big for it now.