Morgan's Blessing

Our beautiful girl was blessed on June 7th.

She is hilarious. Sticks out her tongue when she smiles.
I love this.
Pat and I worked so hard to get our yard looking awesome for the blessing....

But, because of the nice rainy weather, we somehow fit about 60 people in our house.

(and garage...) I am in love with her dress. I found it before she was even born and had to have it. Thanks, mom, for helping buy it.Morgan with her two Great-Grandmas.I think it's funny that it is the baby's "big day" and they have no clue what it is about.

Lake Powell

We went on our annual Nielson family vacation to Powell the end of May into June. It was beautiful, perfect weather and water. LOVED IT! One of my favorite places to be. Josh's first time out on the water. He loved it!

So - Since I will NEVER strap my feet into something again (no wakeboarding) I told Pat I wanted a surfboard because it is my FAVORITE thing to do. (And..I'm pretty good at it :) hehe). What a good guy, he surprised me on the way down (after I spent a few hours pouting) by stopping and buying one. I spent a couple of good hours on it! Such a blast! But, of course, we didn't take any pictures. So, this is me a few years ago surfing. Now, I got the surfboard, I have to start working on him about a boat! :)
Lovin' being on a boat.My cute guys.

What a character!

Josh, Cole and Kyle. Josh now keeps talking about his "brothers" Cole and Kyle. Pat and Josh on the waverunner.
Josh had so much fun being with his cousins. It was great for him to be around them so much.

Josh and Kayla coloring.
Can you tell he is not supposed to be touching them yet?

He had so much fun.

A little confused about what the "washing" bucket is for.
Josh and Pat spent hours playing with squirt guns.Morgan was unbelievably amazing. She has become such a good, happy baby.

Laughing on our bed. On our way out to go home. We were all a little worn out.

Catching up...the rest of May

Can I just say how much I LOVE having a girl. I am so glad that Heavenly Father is in charge of that and not me. I thought I wanted a boy. Do you know how much FUN this is:Morgan- a little over 2 months.The playground was finally finished. It really only took them about 3-4 days (and I think they all secretly enjoyed it more than they let on!) It is seriously the greatest addition to the backyard. We love it! I am so glad Pat listens to me once in a while!Josh had just woken up from a nap to find swings and a slide. His first time down the slide (can you see his tongue?)
Cheezing it first time on the swing.Morgan enjoyed it.
Halle's not sure.

Josh and his best friend Makayla on the swings - Josh is REALLY missing her!!
He loves it so much - I can't even get him off when he is falling asleep. SO CUTE!
So, I can admit it...BOTH my kids LOVE Baby Einstein. They didn't even notice me taking these pictures of them.

Look at Josh - like father, like son!! :)