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Happy New Year!! + Family Photos

    A photo of Natasha and her family in fall leaves

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    December whirled by, partly because I feel like we worked through the entire month (probably took on more projects than we should have), but also because December always zooms by and it’s ridiculous to think we’re already past Christmas! Our tree is still up, or should I say my parents tree? And It will probably come done in a week or so.

    I’m hanging on to the warmth and lights and fuzzy feelings that come with a home decked out for Christmas. It was weird not to be in our own home for Christmas since we are still house hunting and living with my parents, but honestly being here is as close to home as it can get! Watch our Christmas morning video clip below :).

    Here’s a peek at our family Christmas morning. It’s kinda personal and cutesy if you’re into that sort of thing; complete with special snow effects by my husband :). And there is relaxing music so pump up the volume!

    (Scroll Down to See More family photos)

    Update: yeah we’re still house hunting and have been looking for 8 months. Maybe we’re too picky? But the fact that we work, and live at home makes us that way. I just know when we finally find our house, we’ll look back and realize why it took so long and be thankful to God for his good timing. And next year when I tear open all my own Christmas decor (currently packed away in storage), it will feel almost brand new and at the same time bring back warm memories of our first home, I’m sure.

    Hey by the way, do you want to take our tour of our first home of 13 years that we sold this past spring? My husband put together this slideshow which I’m sure helped us sell our home and now serves as our own little keepsake. Also, it was only that clean when it was on the market. lol.

    2016 Milestones

    Thank you for following along with our blog. We’ve hit some really exciting milestones this year (not at all to gloat but this is you, all you)!! And I’m so grateful for each and every one of you. I consider you my friends and really Natasha’s Kitchen family! Our kitchen is always open for you!

    • We celebrated our 7 year blogoversary! Where did the time go?
    • People on NatashasKitchen.com: 2.4 million visitors this past month – get out of town!!!
    • YouTube subscribers: 74,900 – thank you for making videos so fun!
    • Facebook friends: 340,000+ Which is absolutely amazing!
    • Instagram peeps: 71,100+ I love our conversations there!
    • Pinterest followers (I don’t like that word ‘followers’, let’s call you fellow pinners): 204,000+ You inspire me daily!
    • Natasha’s Kitchen reached #19 among the most influential food blogs in America – In the famous words of my sister Sveta: “Toats ‘Ma Goats!!”

    Family Photos 2016

    Our kids are growing so fast which is why we take annual pictures. Here are our favorites :). These photos were taken by my friend Alla of In A Dream Photography. I love how she captures the warmth of life in a natural way. And I’m so happy to share these with you! We can pretend you’re scrolling through the family album in our living room :).

    A photo of Natasha\'s family standing with fall trees and a river in the back

    A little boy and girl that is standing fall leaves

    Natasha and her family sitting on a tree log looking at each other

    Two photos of a father posing with his son in one and daughter in another

    Two photos of Natasha posing with her son in one and her holding her daughter in another photo

    Natasha and her husband standing in the grass

    Two photos of a little girl in one she is playing with leaves in one standing

    Two photos of a little girl throwing up fall leaves

    Siblings, boy and girl, sitting on a tree log hugging

    Natasha and her family posing for the camera by a river bed

    A little boy that is standing in the grass by the river bed smiling

    Natasha and her daughter smiling on a trail

    Siblings hugging in the fall leaves

    I feel undeserving and humbled by the numbers and milestones we hit this year both in our family and with our blog. God is so good and you all are absolutely the sweetest people on the planet. I’m truly thankful for your support, encouragement and for sharing my recipes with the people you love. It’s such a rewarding feeling to know my recipes are being made in your kitchen :).

    A Christmas card with a photo of a family that says Merry Christmas the Kravchuks 2016

    I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and wishing you and your family a blessed and happy New Year!!

    Natasha Kravchuk

    Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

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    • Shenalie Rajapakshe
      November 15, 2017

      Dear Natasha..

      Im Shenalie and im from Sri Lanka. i visited your beautiful website and i must thank you for posting delicious recepies.
      i married recently and im searching various recepies to prepare for my husband. i think your website is the perfect place for me.
      And i must say you have a beautiful family. since i dont have kids yet im planning to be a mother soon. i wish my dream will come true…
      so God Bless you and your family….
      Take care
      with love
      Shenalie R

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        November 15, 2017

        Hello Shenalie! I’m so glad you found my site! Thanks for following and sharing your encouraging, thoughtful comments! God Bless 🙂

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    • Sherri White
      July 11, 2017

      You have a beautiful family!

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        July 11, 2017

        Thank you so much Sherri for your sweet compliment! 🙂

        Reply

    • Janet Marzan
      January 18, 2017

      Hi Natasha, Happy New year from Toronto, Canada! I just love your family pics; you have beautiful and blessed family and you are ALL so photogenic. Thank you for sharing part of your family and professional life with all of us. I look forward to reading and trying out new recipes from you in 2017! Cheers.

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 18, 2017

        You’re so nice! Thank you Janet! I hope you love everything you try 🙂

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    • MG Shepherd
      January 9, 2017

      The photo array is so beautiful; what special memories to look back upon in future years. Thank you for sharing your lovely family along with your yummy recipes.

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 9, 2017

        Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment :). I agree, and love that my husband has the skills to put together family videos and slideshows. I’m so glad you like the recipes! 🙂

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    • Tzivia
      January 8, 2017

      Wow beautiful slide video Natasha darlin your cooking baking site has been such a huge time and lifesaver once upon a time I used to eat a lot of take out it’s not that I didn’t know how to cook or bake it was just that I needed some major motivation thanx to your site i go out less and cook and bake a lot of your recipes big hit with my family and friends thanx again tons and lots happy healthy sweet new year 2017 should only bring you and your family and friends much success health peace and love blessings

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 8, 2017

        Thank you so much Tzivia!! 🙂 I’m so glad you find so much inspiration on my blog 🙂

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        • Tzivia
          January 9, 2017

          Yup u betcha keep it coming gurl

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    • Larisa
      January 7, 2017

      Nothing wrong with waiting extra for that perfect house! Especially when you can live with your wonderful parents

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 7, 2017

        Thank you so much Larisa and I completely agree. It’s a great reminder when I start feeling impatient 🙂

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    • Oxana
      January 7, 2017

      Hi Natasha! You have a very happy family! Love it!

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 7, 2017

        Thank you so much, you’re so nice! 🙂

        Reply

    • Julia Frey
      January 5, 2017

      You guys are just plain adorable! Congratulations on the blog achievements! I can’t think of anyone more deserving than you! 2.4 million visitors…shut the front door…okay I don’t usually say that but I felt like the situation called for it! Well done, my friend! 🙂

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        January 5, 2017

        Thank you so very much Julia! We are blessed!!

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    • Olga
      January 3, 2017

      Oh, look at those red shoes….
      what size she’s wearing? My girl is a little older than your baby D and we’re still in size 5. 🙁
      Looks like you’re raising a future model 🙂
      May God bless you and your family in 2017 too, dear Natasha. And i hope you will never think of changing your carrier/ hobby to something else, because our menu depends on you. 😀

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 3, 2017

        Thank you! You are so nice! My little lady is actually wearing a size 8!! 🙂 I almost can’t believe it! She grew so fast. God bless you also and thank you for the encouraging comment!

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    • Christine Shev
      January 2, 2017

      Gorgeous photos, you guys are so photogenic!! Love your snaps too, some of them really crack me up.
      May God bless you with a wonderful year!

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 2, 2017

        Thank you Christine!! You’re so nice 🙂 I hope you have a blessed and happy New Year as well! 🙂

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    • Sara @ Last Night's Feast
      January 1, 2017

      Happy New Year!

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 2, 2017

        Thank you Sara and to you as well!! 🙂

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    • Jenny
      January 1, 2017

      Each of those milestones is well deserved. You guys are talented and work very hard. Your blog has been a blessing to me, too. You taught me how to cook! And I’m the designated dessert baker for all parties now because of your yummy cakes! Thank you!
      Your family is beautiful! Happy new year to you all 🤗

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 1, 2017

        That is so sweet of you to say. Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful new year!

        Reply

    • Zina P
      January 1, 2017

      Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family…..God grant you many years!

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      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        January 1, 2017

        Thank you Zina and God bless you in this New Year also!!

        Reply

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