Christmas Morning

It is so wonderful having little children. Opening presents is so much fun. William was so excited for each and every gift that he recieved. Annie didn't know what to think but wanted to play with Williams toys once they were unwrapped. Steve kept giving her a gift and she would give it back to him, it was so funny. It is such a joy to have these two sweet babies. I love them more and more each day.

Merry Christmas

Didn't get a chance to send out Christmas cards this year so I thought I would compose a Christmas letter on my blog to read!

Mom(Me)-I am at home with William and Cheyenne aka: Annie and currently watching several other children. I serve in the Primary as the Chorister and love teaching the children of our ward new exciting songs about Jesus and the gospel. My greatest joy is watching my children grow and learn daily. I love being a mom and treasure the time I get to spend with both William and Annie. I am grateful for the gospel and the sacrifice of Jesus on my behalf. My family is my most prized possesion. I love my Mom and Dad and all that they do for me on a daily basis.

Steve- Is currently working for Bank of America as a Business Analyst. He loves his job and loves to play with his children. He is currently serving as the 1st counselor in the Sunday School Presidency. He is busy keeping the front and back yards landscaped and clean and loves to play with William and Annie. He is a good father and husband and I am grateful to have him.

William- He just turned 4. He is getting so big and smart. He says the funniest things and is starting to help me more around the house with little chores. He just got his own room and is such a big boy. He keeps me going with his energy. I love being his mom and friend. He still gives me kisses and hugs and loves to wink at me.

Cheyenne aka Annie- She is 20 months and really keeps me going. She is into everything I really can't turn my back on her. She loves to run and jump and love on her brother. She is becoming such a girl and likes to wear my shoes and carry purses around. She has a sweet personality and loves to babble all the time. She also loves to carry the phone around and talk to the air.

Our greatest joy is being parents and belonging to the Church, it has helped us in many ways throughout this year. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas.

The Nelson Family.

William's day!

Happy Birthday to my boy he is 4!. I love him so much, he has grown so much not only in height and weight but he is becomming a wonderful young boy. He does so good in preschool and loves going to primary. I am so proud to be his mom! He still loves to give me kisses and hug's all the time and is very sweet (not) to his sister. He is learning to be a big helper and help do things around the house. He makes his mom and dad very proud. I love you W Happy Birthday!

Halloween!

We had Trunk or Treat at our ward for Halloween. I am not the biggest Halloween person, but the children enjoyed every minute of it. My sweet William for months has been telling me he wants to be the Phantom of the Opera and so we found a mask, put his church clothes on and voilla! Cheyenne was a bumble bee and kept her hood on all night. They were so fun and cute!

October Bdays

Shout out to my hubby, it's his birthday today! We had a birthday weekend, he got to pick out his presents and went to lunch but mostly just spent time together.

He is getting on the older side (early 40's) but I think having young children keeps him young at heart.

I appreciate him and all that he does for his family.

William said "Happy Birthday dad, you are a great horse, can I have a rope?

Cheyenne didn't say much just gave him a kiss and clapped when we sang Happy birthday to him on Sunday!

October is a great month for birthdays! The two oldest women in my life celebrate. Both my grandma's that have passed away celebrate Oct 26 Grandma Mazie and Oct 31st Grandma FeFe. They were such wonderful women and great examples to me. I was very close to my Grandma Mazie since she lived with my family over 20years of my life. I still tell stories to my kids about what granny Mazie would do for us kids. My granny Mazie never got to meet my children but Grandma FeFe got to know each of my children before she passed away. I am so grateful that William and Cheyenne got to see and talk with Fefe. I loved going to her little house in Mesa, it was such a great play place. Both these women were such great influences in my life and I miss and love them both so much!

See what happens!

So I had to go to the bathroom, this is what happens in a matter of 10min. I guess sometimes it's a good thing if they want to follow you to the bathroom right?

Labor Day

Sunday night Cheyenne wasn't feeling well, Steve and I were up every two hours with her. Maternal instict told me that she had an ear infection. I was able to take her to the urgent care on Monday and sure enough two ear infections and strep throat. She was put on a heavy dose of antibiotics. So we kept Labor day low key. My mom invited us over for hamburger/hot dogs and swimming. William loves to see his cousins and go swimming with his Bumpa so we headed over about 4pm. I blew up water balloons for the kids to throw, William swam and had the time of his life throwing balloons at his older cousins. I asked him what his favorite part of the day was and he said swimming with my best friend and throwing a balloon at Meghan. I love that he is not hard to please. It was nice for me not to have to worry about dinner either. Overall it turned out to be a good day. Cheyenne started feeling better and even chowed down on a hotdog too.