Happy Anniversary

Nielsons

Portrait of Carolyn

Carolyn having her picture taken.  Brat.

Father's Day 2009

Allie

Sad news: Our ever-so-friendly dog and family companion for 10 years, Allie, passed away on Monday. She loved people, had a killer tail, and just needed to be included in everything, including family prayer, meal preparation, and greeting guests at the door. She loved to nose her way under the kids' folded arms during prayer, follow Sharman's every step around the kitchen (she particularly liked to stand guard at the refrigerator), and go on long, long walks with Jim. She didn't always respond to "come," but she ALWAYS came when we said "treat!" We miss her.

Hey, I have cute kids too!

Okay, so maybe they are a little older than Stacey's, but they are still cute. Especially at the BYU football games. Go Cougars! Only a few more weeks (like 8) until football starts. Yay!!

Kids cuter than Kobe

It's time for the egregiousness that has become this blog to be moved from top spot! And so I present you with pictures of something MUCH cuter. My kids!

A couple of weeks ago, the kids caught a garter snake out in the yard. The snake got to go on many adventures and traveled far and wide. Mostly in the grimey hands of a six year old. It's really a miracle they didn't kill the poor snake.



On the 16th, Andrew turned 10! He had a fabulous birthday (for details visit my blog), and I now feel even older than before! I can't believe I'm old enough to have a ten year old! Now that's just scary!



And finally, Andrew and Lillie had their first ever piano recital. It was nothing big, but they did great and it was fun to see! (Again, for more details, see my blog!)



Phew! I feel better now. I could hardly come here anymore knowing I would have to stare at Clenched Jaw! My kids are WAY cuter, if I do say so myself!

Celebrate good times

Let the celebration begin.

Hidden Garden Tour - Highland homes

Backyard of the first house we saw in Highland. It actually "connects" to the second house by way of the pond. The pond is huge.

The steps coming down the other side of the pond. I really liked all the contrasting shades of green along the path.

This is in the backyard of the second home we saw in Highland. The view is from the back patio and courtyard area. Very inviting!

Hidden Garden Tour - Alpine homes

This is from the first house we went to. This is right off their back patio and behind it is a lovely rose garden.

This is the arch leading to the pathway through the rose garden. Very beautiful!

The beautiful garden path through the roses.

This is the back courtyard for the second house we saw in Alpine. Very colorful and I especially liked the pots of flowers on the wall.

Graduation Part II

Ok, so I've been playing!

Happy Graduation!!!

Our fourth (and final) high school graduation!!

Congratulations Whitney!!

A fine shot of Courtney's graduation!!

Abby couldn't come, but wanted to be part of the festivities!

Portraits of a Great Granddaughter

Watermelon and hot dogs at Memorial Day picnic 2009

Memorial Day Picnic 2009 Riverton City Park

Need a little photoshop help here to fix backgrounds does anyone know how to do it?

Africa pics are now posted for your viewing pleasure.

Baby Shower!

Some of the girls at Carly's Baby Shower!

Happy Birthday to Velna May 24 2009

We go visit our latest Great Granddaughter, Emily Claire

You would have to witness the situation first hand to see how complicated life can be when you are trying to tend newborn child no. 6, Emily Claire, while the other five happen to have a day out of school, occupying themselves with decorating the driveway, the mailbox, jumping off the top of eight foot walls, to which event the explanation was provided: "We were just playing a game." To read about these events in entertaining detail, see our granddaughter's blog, Stacey's Mothering Moments, linked at the right. All great grandma and I can do is look amazed and astonished.

Lillie, Minus a Tooth or Two

Melody is 1!

Melody turned 1 on Friday. I can't believe she is already 1. The year went by so fast. We had a great time eating cake, opening presents, and hanging out with Grandmas and Grandpas.

Also, for those of you that don't get to our family blog, the twins are boys and the doctors think they are identical. We are going to have our hands full for sure!!

One of These is Not Like the Other!

For those who don't know, Michelle is in Mozambique doing an International Studies project. I pulled this picture from her Facebook page. She is having a great time and we have chatted a few times on the webcam. She will be home Thursday night. The world traveler will have now been on four different continents in two months time!

Mother's Day 2009 continued

Melanie, Megan, Monica: Mother's day 2009

Race Day!

Since I forgot the camera, this is actually a picture of us after the race and back at home. Monica ran it in half an hour, but I walked with my friend Stacy (who is a "survivor") and we took our sweet time. It was an amazing experience to walk/run with over 18,000 people. Thank you to all who supported us, and not just financially!