Birthday Post

Tomorrow Chris turns 36. To me that sounds pretty old. Lol I know I'll get there soon. Tonight the kids have been busy making him cards and being sneaky and hanging a banner downstairs for in the morning. They love him so much. Chris is so good to help brooklyn with her homework especially math, mostly because I don't understand it... Him and Hailey share a love for running and see eye to eye when it comes to dealing with anxiety. They talk on the phone in the mornings about things they have permission to stress about and things they can't control. I appreciate his concern, love, and patience with our children. Ryan and Chris and best friends. Chris is always encouraging Ryan to do better and be better. I love watching them work together on projects, play games (monopoly), and practice baseball. Ryan wants to be just like his dad in every way.  I think it's an excellent goal. Chris is such a hard worker. Because of this we finally have our very own, in ground, pool!! Chris we love you and can't wait to celebrate you tomorrow!

First day of 6th grade

Today Brooklyn started middle school.  She had a cool new back pack and lunch box.  She had a pair of tennis shoes in her backpack to change into for her class of PE and she was wearing a cool new pair of Converse.  Grandma Nelson net us at school to help send her off on her first day.  Brooklyn worked really hard on completing summer homework for her, not so favorite book, Call of the Wild.  She listened to it and read it once by herself and once with Chris to make sure she understood it.  Brooklyn attended a "no parents allowed" middle school meet and greet.  She met new friends and met some of the teachers.  We realized that her schedule was mixed up and that she was assigned 2 classes of Spanish.  She HATES Spanish.  We got in touch with the school counselor and Sunday night @ 9 pm he sent her a brand new schedule.  She was thrilled because he had put her in dance class!  She is excited about everything middle school has to offer.  Good luck this year Brooks!

This is Brooklyn's 1st ever Back Walk Over without any help and on a flat surface!!  So proud of you Brooksie girl!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! Chris, Cynthia, Brooklyn (5), Hailey (4), and Ryan (2)

1st Day of School!

Brooklyn had her first day of school today. She is going to Somerset Academy! There were tears this morning because I curled her hair and made it look "crazy". Sorry Brooklyn I love you and I wanted you to look cute. Chris was able to take the day off and be there for this big day. He gets the Father of the Year award. Even Grandma Nelson came. She is one very loved girl. Brooklyn if you read this when you are older we all love you very much and wish you the best as you grow and learn! Here are some pictures of the morning:

Pictures with mom and the kids
Her very nice teacher Mrs. TannerWith dadLook @ that huge backpack. Thank you Grandma Nelson! She loves it!In her classroom ready to learn

Cake Time!

Last night our family had a BLAST! We all dressed in our aprons that we got for Christmas (thanks grandma and grandpa poopie) and made some yummy cupcakes and a little cake. It was so fun and the cake was delicious! When we have nights like this it just reminds me of all the reasons I love these cute kids and my husband! (Isn't Ryan cute poking up over the table with his stir stick!?!)

Love and a Motorcycle

I love my husband and he bought a motorcycle...so we took pictures!

Family Reunion

The kids and I went to the Lundberg Family Reunion and had such a wonderful time. We went to the This is the Place Monument. It was amazing! I can"t wait to go back.

We washed clothes by hand.Walked on stilts.Some did better then others... Meli was quite good at it!Practiced going to school! She loved it.She tried to escape. And then there were the naughty ones!This was one of the beautiful views!And of course the train ride, that the kids just loved!

Ryan

I don't know why the picture is so small, but Ryan turned 1! We love you buddy!

Too Cute!

This is part of what makes me so happy!

(Brooks is 1st one on the lfet)

Driving to the airport! No kids! Chris and I just enjoyed celebrating 5 years of being married. It was great. We went on a nice little weekend cruise and enjoyed a little alone time! Here's to another 5 years baby!A Thrifty in Mexico! Yum!Resting from all of the shopping! Our dinner group,the great people we hung out with all weekend!
Getting ready to fly back home, but first a little more fun in CA. Oh and then a nice stop over in AZ. (that's what happens when your plane breaks down!)

Flash back!

My sister posted this picture on her blog! Wow I'm like Brooklyn's age in this picture, or maybe Hailey's. How cute is this!?!

CAKE!

I made this!

Handsmoe Boy!

Just gotta love this handsome fella! I do! Ryan is now 10 1/2 months old. 8 teeth, and thinks walking looks interesting. Please baby boy hold off on walking/running for a little while!Thanks for the picture Sarah!

She Likes to Move It

This girl can shake it! Brooks had her first dance show this Sat. It was very fun and as her mother I must say she was AMAZING! All of the family came out to see her and brought "beautiful flowers!" The whole day was right up her alley, from the hair and makeup on. Way to go girl!

Bring on the Lake!

The quality is not all that great, but you get the drift I'm pretty much awesome! Well not really I'm just really proud of myself that I got up at all. Please pity me and watch this great video!

Lake Fun

(Get in already!!!)Chris and I got to enjoy some time out at the lake with some of the firefighters. It was a beautiful day...with freezing cold water. We learned how to wake surf. I wasn't great by any means, but I got up! Chris did awesome and it was a lot of fun. Thanks Spencer for taking us out.

Chris tearing it up!Alan getting his surf on!

Spencer showing us how it's done!

Mom's vacation! Part 1.

I have a great husband who let me get away for a bit. I went to Women's Conference in Provo with my mom and sister. It was a blast from the second we got together until we parted. From little people, to food, and shopping...oh and we did go to Women's Conference it was all way too much fun!We stayed in fabulous BYU housing. Natalie and I fought over who got the top, but when we saw how close it was to the ceiling it was all hers. (she hit her head when she sat up in the morning) My mom chose to stay in her own room. Smart move mom! Everyone that walked by thought we were holding the Y. We did too, but my mom taking the picture just laughed!Yes It snowed...Whatever!Oh and we stayed for the concert and rocked out and then got our CD's signed. It was fun, Mormon style!Here are the lovely ladies bright and early. What a great trip!