Thursday, January 22, 2009

Whenever there is a cloud, there is a silver lining...

I attempted to take a ton of pictures in St George last weekend, I took this one and then the battery died! This is our new favorite park in the Coral Canyon area, we always stop before the drive home to let the kids wear out! It was so nice there in the 60s and the green grass made my Spring Fever kick in way early! It was fun, we came home early for another Drs appt and sonogram and everything is going perfectly! We feel so blessed through this all! I have never lived with such a haze over me as this past yr! I thought you're supposed to be depressed after losses like ours and I battled through. Well it seems as though things are getting normal now, I didn't know how far off I was until now looking back! I gained annoying weight and gave up on a lot. I feel myself as of this past week, and not letting the gripping fear of another loss control me! Maybe it was the nice weather, the ultrasound and just life coming together so well but I thank the Lord daily for everything I have, I am so thankful for Him in my life, how else can you cope? An old friend of mine took his life last week, and it broke my heart. He was a Father and friend to so many. I know that dark place of depression now, I never thought I would be so low (not suicidal, just not myself!) I wish I could of talked to him. You can't help but wonder the perspective he has now. On a happier note I am getting really excited for our anniversary trip in a few weeks to Colorado! Our 10th was supposed to be more exotic, but I need to be closer to home now, so we are going home! Its been 6 years! I cant wait to see the changes and the old standbys! Oh... and Colette is having her girl 2 weeks after me! cant wait! It'll be so fun! We already have our names picted out and they sound so cute together! If you don't know I am 8 mo older than her (due to adoption, yes it is the story of my Mom found out she was prego 1 week after they got me) and we had fun baby pictures together... Me, the "healthy," bald, robust one and her the 5 pound ball of hair, Its gonna be fun for round 2!

Monday, January 5, 2009

Its a.....

So we had our sonogram today, of course we were thrilled when everything was okay! We were really exctied to hear ITS A GIRL! Wish us luck! we bought a fun outfit to tell the kids with, Evan was mad, but Kate couldn't wait to hang it up! Conner says he doesn't care about anything but Bakugan, but hes cool with it! We are exctited and I thought I would be releaved but I'm not! this is gonna be a long couple months!

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Kira (Derek's youngest sister) and Jimmy Secors Wedding! Jan 3, 2009

Leaving the Temple as a Married couple
Yeah! It was SOOOOO cold!

L-R Nick, Evan, Kate, Conner, Blake and Drew all suited up!


Little ladies! L-R Chayse, Brenna, Kate, Brooklyn, Kylie and Brinley all cousins can't you tell?!


The Whole family! Now complete with Jimmy Secor!

Kira and Jimmy with all the nieces and nephews!

Derek and his 4 sisters! L-R Maria Bramwell, Kira Secor, Derek Nielson, Nora Robinson, Gina Newell

The pretty cake!


The Mens contribution! Conner and Evan were even in on this one!
It was a beautiful wedding and Reception! Good luck to the Secor's! Derek was so cute tearing up! He really loves his baby sister Kiki! Kate loved the whole magical night from her rose wand to Kiras dress, to being a triplet with Brenna and Chayse! the boys as always just loved being with Nick and Blake, even if they had to wear a fancy suit! For some reason, I have completely lost my voice today! It was good to see everyone!

and there they go.....









Happy New Year 2009!

Making lots of noise! Happy New year!
Celebrating the strike of Midnight Easter Standard Time!


Kids Rock Band time!

All the Grandkids minus Nick & Jake with Grandma and Grandpa Nielson

Still engaged Kira and Jimmy!

Evan attempting with all his might to show his missing teeth, cannot open his mouth! Kylie and Evan with no 2 front teeth!

My Niece Carly and Grandma Loretta!
We had fun on new years eve @ my niece Kylies New Years party! It was fun to be with the whole family! Everyone was here for the wedding! We had yummy food, Rock Band , games and good times! Thanks Newell Family!