The Nielsons

Friday, July 10, 2009

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.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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!! :)

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Projects

Pat's new project - a playset in the backyard. Thanks Jon for coming out to help!

SOOOO many pieces - the yard is covered.

After the first day of work - I think they are to step 3 of 35.

My project - getting the MILLIONS of flowers we bought planted

Josh loves being outside "helping"Morgan hanging out with Halle. They love each other. Thank you Kaity for watching the kids while we got stuff done!

Our "Poopy" Party

If you get offended easily - don't read this - but this is what real life is all about!!

The other morning Josh insisted on wearing "big boy pants." He had found some Buzz Lightyear pants in his drawer. So, we put them on. He got on the toilet to try a couple of times and stayed dry for a couple of hours. Then, he came running naked to me and yelling, "Mom, hurry, I need you. I need a diaper, hurry!" He layed a diaper on the floor and layed on it. I could tell he needed to go, so I put him on the toilet. Wouldn't do it - yelling for his diaper on. I told him we were going to play a game and put some Fruit Loops in the toilet and told him to try to hit them. He did - no problem. He immediately wanted to call Pat and tell him that he now got to go to Chuck-N-Cheese (Chuckee Cheese- we have promised for months that if he pooped on the toilet we would go). Later when we went to Pat's work Josh announced to all of Pat's coworkers that he had "bounced" a big poop off the Fruit Loops and now gets to go to Chuck-N-Cheese. We went that night!