The Nelson Family

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Family Camping Trip

The week before the kids and I went to Washington, my whole family went camping in Jackson. We have not been camping as a whole family in years, so it was fun to be all together. This was the boys first time camping as well, so it was really a fun weekend doing all these "firsts" with them.

I have loved all the time we have had to spend with my family since we have been here. It is such a blessing to us to make these memories!

Saturday, September 8, 2012

A Visit to the Nelson's- Part 2

It was very hot when we were visiting, so we spent a lot of time in the pool. On Saturday, everyone was home, so we spent a few hours enjoying the water together. My sister-in-law is a great swimmer and a lifeguard, so she helped Deagan with his swimming. It was a very lovely morning!

My beautiful mother-in-law

Looking good in his goggles!

He loves being able to swim around on his own, so Deagan spent most of his tim floating around on the noodle.

Deagan going all the way under water. A big accomplishment!

Swimming with Aunt Melissa

Filling the pool!

Spraying everyone while filling the pool!

That just says summer doesn't it?

Saturday night we went to the county fair. The kids loved seeing the farm animals, which is really the only thing we did there. They also enjoyed some ice cream; a perfect way to end a hot summer day.

Our trip to Washington was short, but so sweet. I just feel so blessed to have married into such a great family!

Monday, September 3, 2012

A visit to the Nelson's-Part 1

A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to go visit my in-laws in Washington State. It was a wonderful trip, but there were a lot of hiccups leading to the trip:

-We got kicked off our first flight out of Cody because they over sold the flight by 9 people!

-We got delayed an extra 2 hours in the Denver airport, which meant we didn't actually make it to Greg's parents house until 3 a.m. They were so sweet to come and get us!

-When we got to Washington a couple of days later, our bags did not follow us. Long story short, the people in Cody mislabeled our bags, and our bags spent a few days in the San Francisco airport. Thanks to prayers and people looking out for people, we got our bags back the day before we left Washington! While it wasn't fun to not have any of our stuff with us, I learned that we can really get by on a lot less than we think. What a great lesson to learn!

It was so nice to spend time with Greg's family and for them to see the boys who have changed a lot since we last saw them. The kids warmed up to them right away and really loved being with them and their aunt Melissa. My in-laws live on a great property; lots of yard to run and play in, a pool to swim in, and toys galore! They also have a fruit orchard off their property, and we spent the first full day outside picking and eating peaches. You can't beat a peach right off the tree!

I got a few things at Walmart for us, but we really didn't have much. The boys preferred to run around in their undies anyway though! :)

Playing with Grandma's Fountain

I just love his smile in this picture! It just screams pure joy doesn't it?!

Sticks make the best swords

Playing in the orchard

Enjoying a peach!

Isn't that a beautiful sight?

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Painting outside

Every once in awhile I feel creative. It's so rare I have to take pictures! The kids wanted to color with chalk outside but all the chalk was gone, so I made some side walk paint. I used equal parts corn starch and water and the some food coloring. It was a really fun activity! I really need to do stuff like this more often because all of us have fun when I do.

Visiting friends

A few weeks ago, my dear friend that I grew up with was in town with her kids. We got together at a park to let our kids play, and we all had a good time. The kids played so well together, and Cori and I had a great time talking. We are very grateful for old and new friends during this deployment.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Beautiful summer evening

I love Wyoming evenings in the summer. It might be really hot during the day, but it cools down at night, unlike the east coast weather that I have gotten use to.

I try to take the kids out most nights to play because it's more bearable for all of us. This particular night was perfect. The sunset, the company; just perfect.

Kids imagination

I was talking to my mom recently how when Deagan hands me a toy to play with, I cringe. I realized its because I have totally lost my imagination when it comes to toys and such. What a lame mom!

Take this picture for example, I would never have thought of building this on my own. Well I might have eventually, but kids have the ability to transform things. I love that. I need to be more like that.

Kids do and say the darndest things...

I don't want to forget all the cute things that my children have said or will say, so check back often to see what the Nelson family has to say!

March 26, 2013

Kayden: Do I still have my eyeballs or are they still at Grandma and Grandpa's house?

Me: I never knew they were there...

January 8, 2011

I was tired this afternoon, and I needed to nurse Kayden. I felt too tired to go pick up Kayden from where he was, so jokingly I asked Deagan if he would go change Kayden's diaper, nurse him, and then put him down for a nap.

He took it seriously, and said, "I have little boobies mommy! But do I have milk?"

Me: "No you don't have milk. I was just kidding."

Deagan: "But do I have water in my boobies?"

Needless to say, he did not follow through with what I said:)

January 6, 2009

*We went to Olive Garden for dinner tonight, and after the waitress brought us our breadsticks my son yelled after her, "Thank you lady!"

*My oldest loves to bring toys with him to bed. Tonight he had a couple of toy dinosaurs that he got for Christmas. The rule we have of bringing toys in bed is that the toys can't play, they have to sleep too. Tonight, he was having a hard time just letting his toys sleep, so I kept asking him to stop playing with the dinosaurs so he could go to sleep. He was getting really frustrated at me because of this and towards the end he started saying, "I am very mad at you!" It was so hard for me not to laugh at that.

January 4, 2009

He has done this for a while now, but whenever we are in the car he will ask, "Where are we going?" in a annoyed kind of voice. Later on he will ask really sadly, "Where did my house go?"

October 29, 2009

My oldest woke up really early this morning, and was whiny and impossible to please. At this point, I am dreading the day ahead and it is only 7 a.m. My oldest was sitting on his play table coloring and playing with his paint box (that was empty). He dropped the paint box, and began whining for me to pick it up. The conversation went something like this:

D: "Pick it up Mommy!"

Me: "It is right by you, you pick it up."

**Pause from Deagan**

D: "Michelle! Pick it up!"

I couldn't help but smile when he called me Michelle. Maybe this day will be better then I am expecting.

September 6, 2009

I think that wanting your privacy while going potty is a natural instinct that we are all born with and that develops over time. D is beginning to show signs that this privacy is a very important time when going to the bathroom. This afternoon I was making dinner and came in to the living room to check on him. As I walked into the room, he held out his hand and yelled, "No Mom! Go back!" I can always tell when he is done by him allowing me to stay in the same room with him.

August 30, 2009

D wants me to always watch what he is doing regardless of what it is. His new favorite thing to say is, "WATCH MOM!" over and over.

July 11, 2009

I was taking a bath, and locked D in the bathroom with me while I did so so I could keep an eye on him. During this process, D was very interested in his old nursing buddies (if you get my drift) and kept saying "Yummy!" "Yummy?" I asked him. "What did it taste like?" "HOT DOGS!" He replied!

July 8, 2009

D is a big help around the house. He puts things away when I ask him to, sometimes. He helps me fold the laundry, by that I mean he lays in the laundry. He is just a great help. One of his new things is to throw away his diapers after I am done changing him. After a diaper change this afternoon, he proceeded to pick up the diaper and head to the trash. His normal trash that he uses was out of reach, so I told him to go into the bathroom right off of the kitchen and to put the diaper in the trash right next to the toilet. I think all he heard from that was, "Put it in the....toilet." because that is where he put it. Like I said, very helpful! :)