Thursday, September 12, 2013

Trip to Utah part 1

Last month we took yet another road trip to Utah to spend some quality time with our families!  Boy do we miss them but I definitely find that I appreciate my time with them more now that I don't get to see them as much!
So here's the thing, that little black dog was once mine BUT my little sister LOVED that dog more than my husband so she kept him and is now the his caretaker.  His name is Poco.  Piper was OBSESSED with Poco and still to this day will walk around our house here in Colorado calling his name!  It was pretty dang cute at the time but now... well, not so much!

 We played basketball and volleyball while we BBQ'd with the Nelsons.  We had SOOOO much fun!  Never a dull moment with them.  In fact, surprisingly, nobody peed their pants this day.  I tell ya, when we play sports and try to talk trash and tough, it usually backfires and someone (well really, me or Shaline) is on the ground doing everything in their power not to wet their pants.  What can I say.... we're Nelsons and we have weak bladders.  Moving on now that I have shared TMI!  :)

 Our sweet Roxy made the trip to Utah but her condition went downhill quickly.  We unfortunately made the difficult decision to say goodbye while visiting in Utah.  Roxy got to say one last goodbye to everyone before moving on to bigger and better things.
 My crazy siblings that I just adore!
 We celebrated Brandall's graduation and this was his graduation gift from my dad!  I am SOOO happy for him (and even more jealous).  I just love this picture of Brandall and our mom!  My dad works with a girl who does art on the side and I am SO impressed at how well she was able to draw both Brandall and our Mom!
The following day we headed down to the farm to visit my grandparents!  They are such amazing people!  Both are in their 90's and doing so well!
Piper was a little shy with Great Grandma Nelson at first but she eventually warmed up.

 Piper loved the playground out back!  The tire swings were her favorite part!  I was once her age swinging on this very swing. 

 Uncle Sean sure knows how to make Piper smile!

Monday, September 9, 2013

Family Pictures

We got our family pictures done a couple months ago.  I sure wish my sweet little angel daughter would have cooperated better and it hadn't been almost 100 degrees outside but hey, memories right?!?

 Look at this face!  Her gorgeous blue eyes, her infectious laugh, adorable smile!  I just can't get enough of this sweet girl!  I love her so much!


 Piper LOVES reading books almost as much as she loves......
 her DADDY!!!  I love this picture!

 Me and the love of my life!  I sure adore this man!