OurNelsonville

Connor's Party and Baptism

2011-09-21T14:58:00.000-07:00

Connor's Cowboy Party and Baptism

Unfortunately, you may end up with a headache from the jittery camera girl since McKenzee was the one to video it. However, the end result is pretty funny with what one of his friends gave him as a joke.

Taylor was the lucky big brother that got to baptize Connor

The Elliott's and Roger's Family

My little sister Becca and her hubby Josh

My lil bro Mark, his gorgeous wife Vanesa, and our darling

nephew-Mateo, and niece-Mariana

Our cute cousins family: Gabe, Kychelle and their kiddos

My "fake" lil sis & bro: Jeremy & Sasheen

This is the billboard trooper pose

McKenzee's Tie Dye Party

2009-09-30T07:44:00.001-07:00

Tying rubber bands for tie dye shirts

Showing the girls how to elastic their shirts

The finished products
Playing Disney Scene It
Taking off the elastic bands

2009-09-29T16:11:00.000-07:00

McKenzees Bday

2009-09-29T13:39:00.001-07:00

2009-09-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

The Annual Bear Lake Labor Day Weekend Trip with the Rogers:

We had an absolute blast this year and it only rained on Saturday night while we were sleeping! Great times with great people.

2009-09-11T13:10:00.000-07:00

McKenzee buried in the sand

Josh and Taylor coming in

Josh and Taylor going out on the sea doos

Little Maxwell buried in the sand

Maxwell with his dad and mom

2009-09-11T13:03:00.000-07:00

Eric, Jordan, Cody Wayne, Sherise, Lisa, and Dennis

Becca, Wayne, Marcia, and Carol

Connor and Aunt Lisa pumping up the tube

Aunt Lisa still pumping

Amy holding Max, Deanne in back, with Dennis

2009-09-11T12:59:00.000-07:00

Cody, Lisa, Max, Dennis, and Taylor

Connor playing duck duck goose with his new friends

Closer view of the sand creature with Sherise

Connor staying warm on the beach

Final touches on the creature with Cody Wayne, Max, Eric, Connor and Sherise

2009-09-02T15:42:00.000-07:00

The Bday boy opening his presents from his friends.

Jessica & Brylee- our cute face painters

Penny Pitch

Penny Pitch throw

Of course, the boys loved the chickens

2009-09-02T14:00:00.000-07:00

Connor's Bday Carnival- Bean Bag Toss

Connor's Carnival Ring Toss

Ring Toss

Pop the balloon musical chairs

Game Time!!!

2009-09-02T13:22:00.000-07:00

This is us waiting for the Manti Pageant to start.

The Manti Temple right before the pageant.

Connor at the Ogden Temple

McKenzee at the Ogden Temple

Actors in the pageant with a random girl.

Wild Diesel

2009-06-22T15:35:00.001-07:00

Taylor had such a blast, he got to go on a ride on one of our friends "award winning" tractor pull rigs. Here is some pic's:

Lunch with friends and wild diesel grand opening!

2009-06-22T15:31:00.000-07:00

Fun Stuff!

2009-06-22T15:10:00.001-07:00

Taylor's Running

2009-05-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

Just to inform you all, Taylor unfortunately did not get in as an officer :o( - However, it was a good experience and he enjoyed the process.

Taylor Running For Office

2009-04-24T16:01:00.000-07:00

Taylor, Cierra, and her little brother on the way to the JAZZ game she gave Taylor for his birthday.

Taylor cheesin' while Cierra closes her eyes.

Our favorite poster Taylor had to run for office at the school. Unfortunately, 16 of the 36 kids that ran didn't make it to the elimination round and he was one of those unlucky.

This was Taylor's poster #2 for the student body elections.

Pre-Easter Party at the Webb's

2009-04-11T22:15:00.001-07:00

Pre-Easter Celebration with the Webb Family!

Winter is back in the Spring

2009-03-30T12:07:00.000-07:00

I was thoroughly disappointed when we woke up yesterday morning to it snowing! Yes, that's right, snowing in Spring. I really am ready for the Spring to get here, followed by summer. We're adjusting to our new ward situation and getting to know people. Taylor tried out for the baseball team, and unfortunately was cut, there were almost 100 kids who tried out, so we told him not to beat himself up about it. McKenzee is dying to get back on the soccer field and Connor wants to play soccer this year. I told the kids since I'm addicted to soccer I'll coach one of their teams. Taylor wants Eric to coach his baseball team. We'll see what happens there.

Headlines at the Nelson's

2009-02-27T14:50:00.000-08:00

So, it's been awhile since I lasted posted. I finally did get my butt in gear and re-enrolled starting Summer 2009 for full time college. Things are going well here, as far as news, our ward boundaries were realigned and we had to leave a ward that felt like home and start fresh. I'm not judging the new ward in any way...(ok, so I am!), it's just not the fun, bubbly, experience I had grown accustomed to. We attended the stake's roadshows last night and all of the cute youth from the old ward were waving and smiling at us....I leaned over to Eric and said...those are the young women I'm supposed to be serving in young womens with!!! Now, don't worry, I am not called to Young Womens. We were called as the ward activity leaders in the new ward, and I was called to also serve as the assistant Enrichment night leader. My friends keep telling me I'm in this new ward to make everyone else fun and bubbly...we'll see how that works. The kids are doing well, Taylor attended his first Stake Youth Dance a few weeks ago and had a blast. In addition to dancing and having a continuous smile, he came home with several new girls phone#'s programmed into his phone. McKenzee is hitting the fun tween stage and loves to get on the computer, play with her new BFF, Brooke who lives next door. She doesn't care much for the uniforms at school, but overall enjoys school--mostly the social networking, word searches, and math. Connor is enjoying the warmer weather and has been riding his bike all over the subdivision and comes in for a drink and goes out for more. That's about all the news for now. Hope you all enjoy your day!

Taylor Snowboarding in Mt. Sterling

2009-02-27T14:26:00.000-08:00

Taylor trying out and practicing for his big snowboarding trip to Wolf Mtn.

2009-02-27T14:20:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of the kids cutting out cookies for Valentines Day.

Connor and McKenzee rolling and cutting sugar cookie dough.

Connor concentrating on his perfect cookie shape, McKenzee just watching him.

Dad's Drum Shirt

2009-02-27T14:07:00.000-08:00

I know it needs to be rotated, but I can't figure out for the life of me how to rotate a movie video. This is basically for Jan and Dan's family since you weren't able to see the cute reaction and dad drumming away on his chest with his drum shirt. Sorry, but you'll have to tilt your head sideways to get the best view...Enjoy!

Summer during snow trip

2009-01-28T15:37:00.000-08:00

As a lot of you already know, we just returned home this week from a great time in San Diego, Ensenada, and Cabo San Lucas. It was fantastic. We did all our favorite San Diego things like Sea World, Star of India, site seeing and of course you can't go to San Diego without eating at Anthony's Fish Grotto- which was fantastic as usual. I've posted a few pictures of the trip for your enjoyment.

January Trip

2009-01-28T15:19:00.000-08:00

Puppies Update

2008-11-04T20:03:00.000-08:00

The puppies are doing great and we even got Kate to melt a little with Zoro (he has a full black mask). So cute!!! They now have all their eyes open and are walking! I will be posting pix later this week of them.

Halloween 2008!!!!

2008-11-04T19:55:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of the kiddies from Halloween last Friday. Enjoy!!! We had a good day and I'm a little sad the weather has gotten really cold and we are expecting to wake up with a new dusting of snow tomorrow morning. I'm so glad that I have a garage this year and don't have to worry about scraping the car---yeah me!!!

Connor was Superman (thanks mom for the costume). McKenzee was a cheerleader from East High of course in celebration of High School Musical 3. Taylor decided to go as a nerd.

Pumpkin Patch ---October 16th

2008-10-17T16:55:00.000-07:00

Just in time for Halloween....Connor took us all with him on his field trip (cousin Blake filled in for Eric). Meeting at the preschool we followed the caravan to the Day Farm in Syracuse. They loaded us unto 4 different farmer Joe hayride tractors and took us out to the Pumpkin Patch. I think we found the great Pumpkin Patch Charlie Brown!!! The kids had so much fun running around and pulling off their pumpkins from the vine. Here are a few pictures of the trip..........

Puppy Power!!!

2008-10-17T16:49:00.001-07:00

I promised Bree, she could get on Mommy and Daddy's computer and see the pictures of the puppies when Harlee got them out of her tummy...here you go, Bree!
Here is Sir Maximus of Nelsonville (Max) checking out his cute little new sons and daughters.
Here are the big twins! These are the biggest most piggy puppies...they are almost double the size of the other 3.
Here is daddy checking out his babies again.

Puppies and puppies and more puppies....oh my!!!

2008-10-17T16:40:00.000-07:00

On Monday mid-morning we were blessed with 5 adorable little bundles from Harlee and Max. Here are some pictures. It's so fun having puppies and hearing their whimpers and cuddling with them!!!

Eric's Alaskan Fishing Trip!

2008-09-15T21:29:00.000-07:00

This is a pix of my sexy hubby and his cute little bro showing off their catches of the day in Soldotna Alaska where they spent a week doing all kinds of fishing and exploring the sites of the glacier state. They even got me to eat the fish they brought back and I liked it!

2008-09-15T21:25:00.000-07:00

Connor's Bday Party

2008-09-15T21:20:00.000-07:00

Here is the birthday boy, Connor getting help from his cute cousin Bree in unwrapping his presents- grandma nelson is helping too.

Back In The Rotation!

2008-08-21T15:42:00.000-07:00

For all of my beautiful family and friends I am letting you know that we are alive and well, if not however, extremly busy as always! A fire has been burned under me to get my blog updated!

I just went to grab the camera and Eric has it in his truck...so pictures will have to wait. Although, I will say that all of you who know us well will have to agree that we are very much "ripple" people. By which I mean- whatever you do creates a ripple; whether it be positive or negative is up to you. One of our dearest friend sent this to us and Eric recently used it in his sacrament meeting talk that each of us can provide service and create our ripple. I will warn you though--it's a tear jerker.

Here is the website: http://www.blueribbonmovie.com/

Our New House!

2007-12-07T05:45:00.000-08:00

It's Ours!!! We got the house and we close on December 21st (if not sooner). We are so excited that we can hardly contain ourselves! Yippee!...so, if any of you have some extra time on your hands on Dec. 21st and 22nd, we'd love to have your assistance with our move!!

House Hunting!

2007-11-27T06:08:00.000-08:00

So, as most of you know, we have been seriously looking for our new house the past few months extensively. We believe we may have found the house. I took some pictures for you to view and let me know your opinions.

I believe...

2007-11-19T05:50:00.000-08:00

I believe…that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe…that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in awhile and you must forgive them for that.

I believe…that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.

I believe…that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I believe…that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I believe…that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I believe…that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe…that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

I believe…that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe…that no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn’t stop for your grief.

I believe…that the people you care about most in life are taken from you much too soon.

I believe…that life is more precious than money will ever be able to be.

Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, oh my!!!

2007-11-02T20:23:00.000-07:00

As you can obviously see, we had all kinds of fun dressing up and playing the part for Halloween! You can also guess, mom opted to the possibility she was the photographer and not a costume designer!

FHE for Halloween Night

2007-11-02T20:20:00.000-07:00

Connor's Preschool Halloween Party

2007-11-02T20:11:00.001-07:00

From left to right:
Bostyn, Connor, and Breanna
Carter and Connor making magnets.

Day's Pumpkin Patch

2007-11-02T19:56:00.001-07:00

Eric and Connor posing for a pix after Connor picked the perfect carving pumpkin.
Connor and I waiting to take the wagon ride out to the huge pumpkin patch.
Connor looking for all of his friends at his fieldtrip to the pumpkin patch.

Who I Am!

2007-10-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

Last week, one of my best friend's from high school, graduated from Impact Training. I got to get in touch with being who God created me to be and living in the moment while serving as her angel. I just want to share this with all of you:

Who I am:

I AM A BEAUTIFUL, LOVING, INSPIRING, PASSIONATE WOMAN OF LIGHT!

Why I am here:

BY BEING A BEAUTIFUL, LOVING, INSPIRING, PASSIONATE WOMAN OF LIGHT, I BRING FORTH HAPPINESS, JOY, AND HARMONY TO ALL GOD'S CHILDREN, CREATING A WORLD OF LIGHT, HONESTY, AND OPENNESS. I AM COMMITTED TO GOING THE DISTANCE!

Making Wands

2007-09-30T14:38:00.000-07:00

Here's a pix of the kids making wands at McKenzee's Hogwarts/Harry Potter party.

Snow in September!!!

2007-09-30T14:33:00.001-07:00

Yes, you read the posting correctly! This was what we woke up to on Saturday, September 29th. By the late afternoon this had all turned into rain, but it was snowing and we had to do almost all of McKenzee's friend bday party indoors. The kids still had plenty of fun. I will be posting more pictures of the party later. Just wanted to show all of you how fun Utah seasons can be, especially when we don't expect them. The kids were glued to the window, and Connor kept saying, "Let's go snowmobiling!" I have to admit it was so fun watching their excitement.

Sugar Cookies...YUM!

2007-09-24T21:11:00.001-07:00

Eric told the kids one of his favorite Sunday activities growing up was making cookies with his mom. After Connor saw Bree making cookies, we only were able to hold off for a little while before making our own. Thanks Jan and Bree for inspiring us with this fun activity. And thanks to my 2nd mom (mother-in-law) for allowing us to mess up her kitchen making them!

Learning to back flip

2007-09-24T21:05:00.000-07:00

Connor and Taylor have both mastered the art of back flipping on the trampoline. I must admit my heart stops working while little Connor goes flying backwards, only to begin beating again after he lands each and every time. Here are a few pictures of Eric working with the boys. You will have to excuse the camerawoman she's a little out of practice on these action shots.

The entire Webb Family

2007-09-24T21:01:00.000-07:00

Didn't this picture turn out so adorable! Teisha did
a great job. This is the whole clan. However, there
will be a new addition to the family in February. Our
cute Janny is expecting!

Couch Potatoes!

2007-09-24T20:48:00.000-07:00

Here the kids are making couch potatoes for family night. We made these to remind us how to use our time wisely instead of foolishly. We made them as silly as we possibly could.

Four wheelin' in Mantua! Yeehaw!!!

2007-09-12T19:12:00.000-07:00

We took an ATV trip to Mantua a few weekends ago, and Taylor got a little adventurous going down a steep, rocky incline. As the picture shows he was unable to control his ATV from rolling. He was uninjured, but we can't say the same thing for his machine. He broke the front handle brake clean off. Eric and Taylor have since repaired it to better than new condition (by purchasing a new one online and installing it).

Here's a picture of the top of the peak. The other direction shows all of Willard Bay. This is Connor on Eric's machine, Taylor with the red helmet behind him. Grandma Owen in the middle, me in the middle and McKenzee on the back of my machine. We plan on taking another trip up there to see all the beautiful fall colors and we'll post a picture of the Ben Lomond side peak.

2007-09-05T05:52:00.000-07:00

Eric and Daren with the Bobsled Driver at the Olympic Park.
Bob, Grandpa Owen, Eric and the Driver at the Olympic Park.

2007-09-04T19:02:00.000-07:00

Taylor catching fish with Grandpa Owen, dad, and Uncle Daren.

The kids trying to cram into a ride at the factory stores and get their fifty cents worth.

2007-09-04T18:41:00.002-07:00

Getting ready to go down the Alpine Slide
McKenzee and Mom going SLOW down the slide.
McKenzee holding the olympic torch from the 2002 games.
Connor holding the torch from the 2002 games.
Daren skiing. (snowboarding fits better).

Park City

2007-09-04T18:41:00.001-07:00

In celebration of Connor's 4th birthday, we spent the weekend at our condo in Park City. We took Eric's 'lil brother, Daren with us and Grandpa and Grandma Owens. We went to the Olympic Park and Eric rode the bobsled run for a 2nd time and we gave Daren his first run for his birthday. We did the zipline, the only stainless steel alpine slide in the US, and really enjoyed watching the real athletes train. Connor's favorite was the freestyle skiiers sliding down the ramp, doing tricks in the air and landing in the swimming pool. It was so much fun! I would highly recommend visiting it, the museum was awesome, too.

No Longer Stuck in Limbo!!!

2007-08-23T17:33:00.000-07:00

It's official! Eric has taken a position with At Home Services in West Valley City. So, I guess that closes the chapter of moving to Nevada. For now anyway, haha j/k! School is back in full swing for both me and the kids and life is all about shifting at this point. That's about all the exciting news for our neck of the woods. Let me know how you are all doing.

OurNelsonville: Salutations!

2007-07-22T15:10:00.000-07:00

OurNelsonville: Salutations!

Salutations!

2007-07-19T21:54:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

I've decided that since most of my family/friends already have a blog up and running to keep us updated on the current events, I'd join in the fun. I am new to this and not as technically oriented as I'd like so, this will be a learning process for me.

Enjoy!