Friday, May 30, 2008

Photo Update-Why I love my life!

Have I mentioned how happy this guy makes me? ...keep reading
Wow he is so stinking cute.



I love a good photograph. This photo represents so many things to me that make me happy. 1. Jacob wanting to do everything his big brothers do. 2. Andrew taking such good care of his little brother. 3. Grandam's house. That makes us all happy. 4. Summer time- the fact that the weather is nice enough to be outside.

My college roommates. They are all such beautiful, amazing girls. It was so fun to get together for a little reunion 2 weeks ago. I haven't seen them since college (8 years ago). I have been so blessed to have such wonderful people be a part of my life. I am so proud of all of them for the good women, wives and mothers they are. They are such great examples to me. I love you Kim, Laura and Michelle.
Let's do it again.



Spring is here! I LOVE SPRING! I love that the earth comes alive again. I love all the beautiful blossoms. I feel like my spirit comes alive in the spring. I can't get enough of being outdoors, and observing the beauty of the earth. It makes me so happy.

I love this picture! This is Brent's grandma Lucille. She is 84 and just adores all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loves to spend time with our boys but she is limited in what she can do with them. She always talks about how she feels bad that she can't run around and play with them like she used to with her grandchildren. I think that is all she sees our boys do is run around and so she feels like she can't do much. The other day she dropped by to see us for a minute and Andrew asked if she would read him a story. He climbed right up on her lap and handed her a book. I think it was a special moment for her as it was for us. She is a wonderful woman and I am so thankful for everything she does for our family, but most importantly the love that she gives to our boys. We love you Grandma Lucy!

One of the greatest sources of JOY in my life comes from this little guy. He truly makes me a happy person. Whenever he walks into a room and sees someone he loves he makes this happy, shouting, groaning noise with a huge smile on his face as he runs to give you a hug. The best part is that it happens every time he sees me through the day. Every time I leave the room and come back, he is so excited to see me. I absorb all the loves and cuddles he gives because I know that it won't last long. They grow too fast.

Jacob you make me smile!

One thing that we have enjoyed as a family for the past couple of years is tagging along with Dad as he travels to continuing education courses across the state. We go to Boise a lot. We stay in a hotel, eat out, swim...party, and the next day while dad is in meetings, I go do something fun with the kids. This photo was at the Boise Zoo. I just realized the other day that we may not have these experiences much anymore because Will will be in kindergarten next year.

This is my niece Teya. I was able to spend a couple of weeks with my sister Jaime and her daughter in April. I love spending time with family.


This is Will's preschool class. We have been so blessed this year to have him be a part of such a wonderful group of kids. He has such a wonderful teacher. I am so happy for Will that he has something in his life that is just his, and he is so happy with it.

Only the Nielson family can appreciate this picture. :)


I love that my two oldest are so close. They have such a good relationship and they love being together. Andrew enjoyed being able to go to all of Will's preschool field trips. Will helped him fit right in with the rest of his friends.

Will took a field trip to the bowling alley with his preschool class. He is a pretty good little bowler.


Will participated in Spring Soccer this year. This was our first "sports" experience with our kids. His experience was positive because his dad was there with him having fun. It was fun to sit on the sidelines and watch them play together.

3 comments:

Kristin said...

These are such darling pictures! You have a fantastic family! And I love the picture of Grandma Lucy and Andrew reading together. That is precious.

Melissa said...

I love the "call the vet" shirt! Our Jacob has the same one! When we saw it we thought of my dad and had to buy it!

Katy said...

that is what I call 'a post'... thanks, I don't want to go home.