The Girls and Frederic

New Photos

2010-04-14T07:24:00.001-06:00

I am working on getting some new photos of the girls put on the side. I just realized that Kaitlyn is now wearing the dress that Laureli is in and that means it's an old photo!

Almost the last half of 2009

2010-02-11T09:52:00.004-07:00

It has been awhile since I have posted and lots happens when you let it fly. Just a few of the big things that we did and I acutally took pics of. I really need a camera I like so that I will take photos more often. I will also try and post more often this year - nope it's not a resolution.

Huckleberry picking with the girls. Kaitlyn wasn't have so much fun.

Laurlei was a trooper though.

Some random photos. Laureli is feeding the baby (on the still unstained bunk beds).

Kaitlyn turns 2!!!!

She wanted cup cakes.

Daddy helps with gifts!

Halloween! It took all day to get her hair like this!

Pretty princesses

had to borrow my costume because no one can resist a wig!

I just dressed up - that's right there was no one person I was trying to go for!

Winter snow angles - Kaitlyn is getting the hang of it.

Laureli must make a snow angle every snow!

I know I didn't post Laureli b-day or Christmas - I will get those in the next week. PROMISE!

Fishing trip

2009-09-23T08:58:00.004-06:00

We had a Max Nelson Reunion this year at Lava Hot Springs. It was a lot of fun and a lot of HOT. One of the cousins brought his soft serve ice cream maker - YUMMY. Laureli also got to go fishing and Uncle Fred helped her catch her 1st fish. Her cousins are sweeties because they let her catch it when it was their dad doing the work.

Jude and Jady with Kaitlyn.

Uncle Fred, Jude, Jady and Laureli.

Laureli fishing with Grandpa.

I do not have a photo of the fish being caught. I do believe that Grandma does - hopefully!

Portland Trip

2009-09-23T08:20:00.004-06:00

So, it's been a while since I last posted. In July we went to Portland and spent a couple of days camping near the coast. I MISS it there so much. I thought I would let you see a little bit of our fun.

A picture in the tent. They are in the "dogs spot."

1st night, the sunset.

Fun in the sand. Kaitlyn wasn't at the beach the 1st night.

After the sun had set.

2nd day. Sand angels.
Kaitlyn loved the water, this is her coming back from it.

Our little Family

2009-04-29T21:12:00.004-06:00

no bears were harmed during this photo shoot and we don't really own it.
I forgot to post the newest member to our family. Isn't he cute!!! From left to right - Frederic, Kaitly, Laureli, Sydney, and ME.

Lots of photos!!!

2009-04-25T13:20:00.008-06:00

This is because I should be better at posting life, but I'm not it, so here a look at things that have happened since December.
Lunch on their own private patio, since it's been warm!

Kaitlyn has a panty thing going on she loves to "help fold laundry" and every time she does she tries items on!

Ring around the rosie
Laureli's cute hair and sad face.
All girl with the joy of doing "boy things." Who knew jewlery and guns went together?

Kaitlyn discovers the fountain that my parents have in their back yard.
She feels it . . .
She listents to it . . .
Drinks from it . . .tries a different fall to make sure they taste the same . . .
And then she checks to see if she is going to get in trouble, "who is watching me?"

Easter

2009-04-25T13:08:00.005-06:00

What is more fun than Easter? There are hunts and candy and pretty new dresses and it Celebrates that the Savior gave us life!
Fred's Easter Basket.
Laureli's Easter Basket.
Kaitlyn got an east basket as well, but she looked so cute finding.
Not always into the matching outfit, but they really are cute!
And of course the Easter dresses.

Sage Chicken Days

2009-04-25T12:43:00.006-06:00

Have you ever seen a sage chicken when they attempt to attract the ladies? WELL, I went this year. We had to leave our house at 4:45am, so the girls were up and at 'em early. It was pretty cool to see, wish I was a better photographer, but oh well. We also got to see deer, moose and climb the sand doons.

The moose, a mom and two babies.

Deer, leaping through the sage brush

Sand Doons, the girls only had on slippers so they went bare foot.

I had to push Laureli all the way to the top and then to come back down I had to drag her! Kaitlyn was more than happy to do both with her favorite Uncle "Bob-o"

At least by the end of sliding on our bottoms Laureli was having fun.

Bear World

2009-04-25T12:37:00.003-06:00

We took a trip to bear world to see the baby cubs! We had tons of fun, I think it was in March

Laureli loves all the bear animals.

Kaitlyn can pull off any hat!

It was COLD outside, and Laureli didn't want to stand next to the scary bear!

The Frustration of a Small Town

2009-04-10T10:23:00.002-06:00

So this is what a blog is for right? A place for all of you to know what really makes me tick!

Well, I have started to coupon (because who doesn't love a deal? On Monday I bought hand soap for 30 cents each.) and it is frustrating. Idaho Falls never has the best deals. Why? I don't know. I assume that the paper doesn't offer everything because, well, they are small.

Just one of those things that makes me LOVE the city!

Princess, Princess everywhere!

2009-02-25T12:49:00.003-07:00

I never thought I would be the mom playing princess but here I am!

Kaitlyn ALWAYS wants to be dressing up. She loves her fairy skirt, but she doesn't much care if it is a skirt or a shirt or pants. If she can put it on and take it off she wants to DRESS UP.Laureli is more the Princess! Notice the shoes even, she LOVES to put this dress on.

They also love to play "tea party!" Anything girl and they are there!

I just never thought I would love it so much. Before these two beauties entered my life I thought, "give me a boy that loves to get dirty and I'll be happy." Now I love dress up and princesses and tea parties . . . and yes even PINK. If they wanted a pink room I would give to them in a minute. The real beauty of my nail polish loving girls is that they also love all things boy as well! Camping, they love it. 4-wheel riding, love it. Guns and light sabers, they LOVE it. It truly is the best of both worlds in my house!

Happy News

2009-02-02T22:31:00.001-07:00

I'm Pregnant.

NOT REALLY!!!

Even better than that, my hard drive on my old computer is still working!!!! Yeah all my stuff is so transferable. So be prepared to be inundated with photos.

Winter Weather

2009-01-29T08:47:00.004-07:00

IF has had some crazy weather this year. You will notice the mounds of snow we had on Dec 10th. We did get more around Christmas and then it melted down to grass. Then over the weekend it dumped thick heavy snow in two days about 10 to 12 inchs. Now I know that isn't much but in two days it's a fair amount for how heavy the snow was, especially for Idaho Falls. The Mayor called for an emergency snow clean up and all week long I have seen plows and dump trucks gathering up snow. It's kind of crazy.

This is Kaitlyn, who keeps falling in the snow.

Laureli after she made her 1st snow angel of the year (that's my girl!).
The two girls walking in the snow.

MY YEAR

2009-01-09T13:35:00.002-07:00

I know what some of you are thinking . . . "it's the 9th of the month; isn't it a little late to be talking about the New Year?" How very American! We zoom zoom zoom through our lives. So despite the "lateness" I have made some resolutions.

I have decide that 2009 is MY year. I am going to educate myself like I never have before. I am going to build my wealth like I never have before. I am going to loose all the "baby fat" like I never have before. And I am going to play like I never have before!
I say WHY NOT? Truly the only thing stopping me is myself, right? So, not anymore and I am putting it out there so you can all keep me honest and on track.

Life truly is amazing and it truly is what you make of it . . . so "let's make some magic!"

Laureli's Birthday

2009-01-01T23:47:00.006-07:00

Well, I know I am a little late considering that Laureli turned 3 on Nov. 25th. (Not to mention that Kaitlyn turned 1 on Sept. 30 -- however I need to download those photos still.) But Enjoy!!!

GOOD MORNING Birthday Girl!!! For those of you wondering . . . yes she does sleep on her head, almost everynight. I admit I LOVE her morning hair. Oh and the pacifier (or as she calls it, the bow) is no longer. She threw it away a week before Christmas. NO, there has been no weeping and whaling or nashing of teeth.

CAKE!!!

BALLOONS!!! She requested them multiple times for her Birthday.

She also wanted everyone to say, "Surprise!" So we did, as I brought out the cake - it truly scared her. She even jumped. Keep in mind this was at my parents with 3 of my siblings and som older cousins of Laureli's.

I'm Alive

2008-12-22T22:38:00.002-07:00

Well, I have been out of it for a while. Our old computer broke down and so we were trying to decide if we should fix it or buy a new one and a lot of research went into that until -- we got a computer as a gift and the decision was made for us. It's been a couple of weeks now, but I've been trying to figure out windows vista. NO, I don't hate it like all the mac commercials make it out to be. I should have posted before now, however I have been trying to get some stuff together for my nephew in Japan and I have been trying to get Christmas put together and Laureli had her birthday right before Thanksgiving -- so I've been busy. Even now I should be sewing the last of the pajamas that are for Christmas but I took some time out of the candy making, baking & sewing to see how friends are doing!! Hope you all have a very merry Christmas.

Tagged -- maybe

2008-11-11T11:32:00.003-07:00

Jess if you didn't tag me then please clarify the whole Jen thing because I, like you, have a common name.
Oh and I am sorry this is so late, I've been out of blogging for a while.

My 8 obsessions.....8 things that I am passionate about... 1
1. God, the Saviour, Religion (however you want to say it, I love my Redeemer and His
message.)
2. Frederic
3. Laureli
4. Kaitlyn (I put them seperately because I am obsessed with each one.)
5. A new passion is teach myself through the classics
6. Politics and what is happening in the world today
7. Homemaking - I have been trying it for a few years now and I think I am finally starting to get it thus it is becoming a passion.
8. Injustices - I hate them and I do not use that word lightly.

8 things I want to do before I die...
1. Meet someone that has changed mylife without ever truly being in it.
2. Teach my children morality, truth and overall goodness.
3. Get to the point where I can buy a tie that my husband would have bought himself.
4. See historical places.
5. Buy a house.
6. Help someone cure themself.
7. Move away from Idaho
8. Hike Table Mountain - again.

8 things I have learned from my past..
1. Who cares what society thinks.
2. It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.
3. You have more strength than you realize.
4. Be willing to put you all into a friend - no matter the outcome you will be better for it.
5. There are good people around every corner.
6. Best friends are irreplacable.
7. Laugh all the time, especially at yourself.
8. Be willing to go against the grain - you might find yourself in doing so.

8 places I would love to go or see..
1. Palmyra
2. Boston
3. Washinton DC
4. Scotland
5. India
6. Japan
7. Alaska
8. Hawaii

8 things I currently need or want...
1. Time
2. Lunch
3. Non-crying child
4. Financial Freedom
5. Like I said more time
6.
7.
8.

6 people i tag..
1. Kristie
2. Jenny Z
3. Melissa B
4. Serina
5. Sany
6. Jamie

What is the point of Blogging

2008-10-19T21:20:00.002-06:00

So I've been thinking . . . what is the point of blogging? I mean I love reading my friends blogs however it seems somewhat like a way of keeping track of without keeping in contact with people.
I know this is just me rambling but I guess that is what I mostly see a blog as. I know some people feel that is it good for journaling, however I am not about to put on my blog ALL of the things I would put in a journal. As far as photos go I would much rather scrapbook that put it on a blog. So my question to you is what is a blog? Is is just a tool to seemingly stay connected without the real human connection?

Sarah Palin

2008-10-07T12:43:00.003-06:00

So I have been a bit unhappy with my choice of who to vote for this Nov. I must admit I am a skeptic when it comes to politics. However I like to be an informed voter who chooses the lesser of two evils. I must say WAY TO GO PALIN. I have not been a big fan of her since she was announced. I watch the VP debate and I would have to say I think she might make a pretty good pick. I felt there were many questions that she answered directly and I feel she thinks similar to me - get the government out of my way so I can raise my family and be generous to those around me!
For any of you who know me I am not a political kind of person I keep updated but I don't really get out there and say YEP this is a good person, however I do think Palin is a good person who is trying to be honest. What would our country be like if we had honest politicians?

Memories

2008-09-07T18:37:00.000-06:00

So here's the deal...I guess this is a type of tag post. I wanna see what y'all remember!

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

Frederic's Job - followup

2008-08-27T09:59:00.003-06:00

I was reminded that I didn't post what job Frederic is working. (Thank you Kristie. I need someone to keep me strait.) He took the job working with the autistic teen. He LOVES it. It pays well and he gets to drive their minivan around so that takes care of vehicle costs. Just this week he also started working at Home Depot. It's just a temp job to pay off student loans. Gotta love those.

He really enjoys teaching and so he gets to teach but in really creative ways. He is also doing a few things with the family, so two 9-year-olds and 11-year-old and the 15-year-old autistic teen, he taught an intro to music lesson with them and today is he doing the culture of Japan with them. Both things really help Zachary (the autistic child), music because it helps everyone with brain function and Japanese culture because they are learning how to use chop-sticks and fine motor skills is a challange. Everyday he thinks of something that will hopefully help Zachary develope in new ways. It is fabulous to watch him have such a rewarding job.

Update on Jen's Demise

2008-08-20T15:12:00.002-06:00

So I guess that the 4-wheeler was a death trap waiting to happen. My father seemed a little disappointed that his baby girl couldn't ride an ATV well. As it turns out the next weekend they check the tire pressure and it is like 40lbs. Normal for a car, however an ATV is around 6lbs. Needless to say when I hit the rut the machine just bounced right out and it wasn't my driving at all!!!!!!
This is good news because I am a city girl and do love the city, however I can ride and shoot with the family all the same.

It Drive Me Crazy

2008-08-20T15:01:00.005-06:00

Kids say the darndest things. Yesterday morning I was pulling Laureli's hair out of her eyes.

(As you can see it is getting quite long and it has taken almost 3 years to get it this length so I would like to keep it.) So I am pulling her hair out of her eyes in the morning before we got ready for the day and she says, "Mom, stop pulling my hair. It drives Me Crazy!" It is sad to say that I am sure she has driven me crazy on a couple of days and so now she is repeating it back.

Later in the day we were making cookies. I was at the mixer and she was sitting on a chair licking the paddle when she says, "Nancy, quit your honkin." It's a movie quote. For those of you who would like to guess what movie it comes from, take your best shot. In a couple of days I will post the movie in the comments section. Yes it is a kids movie.

To All Of You

2008-08-19T11:52:00.002-06:00

I just wanted to let all of my friends know how fabulous this blog thing has been. So here is to ALL of you. I am loving keeping in contact with you all. I think it is great. I love to hear your stories and I love those of you who comment on mine. Life would be a little drab without the friends I have made over my lifetime and so now that I can follow you no matter how far you may go -HURRAY! So here is a smile for you - the people that make life a little brighter!

Jen's Demise & Laureli's High

2008-08-13T20:51:00.010-06:00

On Saturday the 9th of August Fred and I took our children 4-wheeling with my parents. Okay, my parents really took us because we don't any ATVs. So we get to where we want to be unload all the 4-wheelers and get all our lunch and everything strapped on. I get Kaitlyn strapped onto me and we start out on the trail. I was riding around a bit because I haven't ridden since I was a tween. My parents were adjusting something on theirs while I was riding.) Kaitlyn didn't seem to care for the ride and was fussing so I thought well she might not like the wind in her face so I switched her from my front to the back. Then we all head out. We hadn't been riding for more than 10 mins when we came upon a rut. I thought I had judge the distance correctly and tried to turn and ride next to the rut, however that was not the case and as I turned the tires grabbed the rut that I was already in and pulled the ATV back. This action does a funny thing to an off road vehicle because it started to tip.( Well I didn't stay on it long enough to find out if it was going to roll. In the process of freeing myself the the 4-wheeler and not land on my back where my daughter was I twisted and bruised my knee. Rather unsuccessful. However, Kaitlyn came away with some scratches and that is it, so in that respect I was somewhat successful. Needless to say I couldn't really walk on Saturday or sunday or monday. But now that it is Wednesday I am somewhat getting around.

Later that same day Laureli had the highlight of her life. She got to ride a horse! It is something she has wanted to do for a while now and she was so excited. My Uncle Lance owns a few horses so my mom put in a call and he was more than happy to have her come. I thought she might be a little timid with him, but if he was going to let her ride his horse then it was best friends for her.
She even got to ride their fillie & take it for a walk. She is pretty funny, it seems like all animals are the same to her. She can walk a ferret, dog and a horse. Kind of scary for the mom when she doesn't seem to have any fear.

Frederic's Job

2008-07-29T12:56:00.003-06:00

Fred has a job. Actually he has two!!! We moved to Idaho Falls on what we hoped would a temporary job with Sam's Club and our hopes came true. He has been offered a position at the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. This is fabulous because he will work at the Temple! Can you find a better job environment? He has also been offered a position tutoring a highly functioning autistic child. This pays more. What does he do? What will happen? Both have their pros and cons. Both offer benefits and both would be a path for him to turn over housing which is what he wants to do. We will keep the blog posted.

A walk to the park

2008-07-25T09:51:00.007-06:00

We decided to take a walk to the park the other day and Laureli decided she needed a jacket - despite the 80 degree weather. So with her sunglasses and jacket on we headed out the door. Note - the pacifiers they both have . . . something that I should brake however I have been less than motivated about that.

This bottom picture is Laureli's life since Kaitlyn could move and grab. If it's on Laureli and she is close enough she is gonna get it.

4th of July

2008-07-24T20:21:00.000-06:00

Thought I would add some photos from the 4th of July. Kaitlyn is right at home in the water with her cousin McKay next to her. Laureli holds on for dear life even though cousin Laney is next to her if anything should happen. The pool was in the afternoon at Uncle Jim's house.

Later, at the picnic before the fireworks started Laureli gets to play with kittens and Kaitlyn thinks she should help. Laureli is the animal lover of the century. With Frederic having allergies to cats this is a rare opportunity for her! We are not sure how much Kaitlyn loves animals. We do know that she is willing help with everything and mostly that which she really shouldn't.

I'VE ARRIVED

2008-07-24T19:54:00.001-06:00

Well, here I am. A few people have asked that I have a blog so they can keep up with me. I don't know why they just can't call me or email me, but I guess everyone is too busy. So I have entered the world of blogging. I enjoy talking about my children and myself so this could be a good thing. I already have a website with my family so I hope that I can get time for this as well.