My little Sweet Hearts!!!

Everyone - BUT the Lady behind the Camera!! :)

Opening Presents

Thank you for all of my wonderful presents.
I have already has so much fun playing with everything.

Mom told me to hold up 3 fingers for the camera....this is kinda hard.

I love this birthday party stuff......thanks Mom and Dad.
The cake was yummy and the mexican food was delicious!!!

At the end of the day I gave all of my cousins a big thing of
bubbles and we had soooooo much fun. I even saw uncle Jason
gettin' into this bubble makin' stuff!!

Our TRIP to Colorado to see Uncle Jared and Aunt Stef

We spent a fun Day at the ZOO!! Natalie loved, loved, loved it.....but Auntie, Grammie and
Mom were tired half way through. This Zoo is enormous!!!

Sharing some Uncie and Auntie lovin'

Sleeping - Peace

Our Little Cowboy

Natalie's Turns 3

Natalie turns 3 today. Wow!! Yes, hard to believe. My little girl...
We had a fun birthday party on Saturday filled with lots of family!! The day was a sunny success!! The kiddos were able to play outside on the swing set, bikes, and in the jumpy house. Natalie had a fun day. Today she asked for another party when I told her today was her "real" birthday. :)

February 2009

Hello All, Yes, as usual it has been a while.

....and yes, life is crazy as usual and Yes, we got a puppy and he is so darn cute...except at 2 am, 4 am, 5 am and again at 6 am. But what the heck I really am use to it. Dallan has 6 teeth now and is still army crawling all over. He has not mastered getting up on his knees and moving his arms, but he is trying and trying and trying. His big sister has started preschool. Our play group has turned play group into a preschool co-op instead where we teach each others kids. Natalie loves it and wonders why she doesn't get to ride the yellow school bus like her Aunt Ashley. She is so funny and truly cares about everyone. When daddy gets home from work she always asks "How was your day daddy?" ....and then listens for his reply. She is also mastering swimming and is now swimming by herself. I am so amazed when I watch our little fish. She is also still taking her little mommy and me dance class, but would rather do ring-around-the-rosie over and over and over and over instead of the dance to Three Blind Mice (which is what she needs to know for her recital). All is well here...just waiting for Spring and praying for more rain.

Blessings to your and your family!

Love - The Nielsons

Dallan is sitting up and so proud of himself.

No, Tiny is not excited about his new friend at all!!!

I know...what was I thinking?! We got a puppy and named him Odie. He is 4 weeks old and getting use to his big sister....she packs him around everywhere including in her baby stroller. He fits perfectly in there. Last night she had him sound asleep in Dallan's bumbo seat. Too Cute!!

Can you see those teeth? He already has 6!!

Our Play group Valentine Party....they had so much fun.

Smile Uncle Jared.....Reading his little book to his niece (hopefully this will rub off on him....Natalie wants some More cousins Unlce Jared and Auntie Steffie)

Look at that Bird....Natalie just loves that Daddy goes out and hunts for her dinner :)

Priceless - Lucky Daddy....after a long day of hunting

The Nude Pianist
(I don't think we have one of those yet.)

My first solids......mmmmmm sweet potatoes!

Priceless!!

We couldn't help it!! He got into Natalie's doctor kit.

My Little Carebear - Check out that birth mark!!

(

Our precious little girl - OUR reason for
loving being a mommy and daddy!

In Loving Tribute to My Grandma Marian

In Loving Memory of My Grandma Marian Graybeal
She went to be with Jesus January 4th, 2009
Grandma-
A baby cradled in your arms...
Teaching me your gentle charms...
Growing up with you by my side...
Learning from you never to lie...
To understand and not judge too...
Love and kindness I also learned from you.
Through the Years you watched me grow...
Teaching me everything I'd need to know.
Listening to every word I've said...
And every word I've wrote you've read.
You've been there for me to the end...
Until the day for you, God did send.
Now you watch me from up above...
Shining down on me your heavenly love.
I will miss you with all my heart...
Thank you for being there from the start.
I love you Grandma!!
by: Michelle Reeves

Snapshots into a beautiful personality

Winter 2008

Hello Friends and Family: Yes, I know.....I have not updated our blog forEVER!! These are some of our fun moments between October and December 2008!! Elisa, our exchange student from Spain has already gone home, but as you will see she is/was a big part of our family. We all miss her and Natalie keeps asking about her. Enjoy .....and Merry Christmas!! Elisa, Natalie and Dallan......the kids :)
Thanksgiving

Ready to 'trick-or-treat'

This was taken at Natalie's first dance recital!! It was the cutest thing Mommy and Daddy have ever seen! She performed so well up on stage and even remembered some of the dance moves.

Natalie loves Santa......obviously she doesn't understand who he "really" is....the guy in the red suit that eats cookies and leaves presents under your tree....maybe next year!

"I think I want this pumpkin...and I can carry it myself"

Our handsome boy

So sweet!!

Natalie really thought these were socks for her feet. Chad and I couldn't stop laughing!!!

Dec. 13.....our first winter snowfall. Natalie was helping her cousins, Emmie and Lilly decorate the tree outside at Grammy and Grampy's house.

Candy making day at Grammy's house....we made so much yummy candy!!!

What a fun tradition!!

Enjoying a fun day ....candy day....grammy snuck me a little chocolate...don't tell!!

This picture was taken on our way up to Yellowstone in October. What a fun, memorable trip with Anna (from Germany...my Mom's exchange student) and Elisa.