Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Nelson family Christmas party, 2008


The biggest announcement of the day came when Paul gave me a present to open. It was an ornament that said "Baby's first Christmas, 2009. I felt bad that he had accidentally picked up one with the wrong year. I thought he could use a marking pen and change the year to 2008. I think I was the last person to realize that they were announcing the new expected arrival of baby #2! in August, 2009!!!!!! Goodnes gracious! I am so excited!
The whole happy family sitting still, almost, for a family picture. Kayden is on the run! We even have both the dogs, Parle and Jack. The food was great and I loved having everyone at our home for Christmas. Gifts were exchanged between cousins and brothers and sisters. It helped so much to have Amy staying with us for a few days. We were able to attend a session at the Bountiful Temple, run at the Community center in the morning and sitll be ready for the early arrival or the Walters family. We ate in two sessions and everyong got to sit at the big table. Everyone brought something for the dinner so it wasn't a burden on any one family or person(ME)




Kirk



My fabulous brother finally had his back operated on. We are hoping for a successful recovery and painfree for the rest of his life! His operation was successful . I needed to be with him. It may have been a selfish decision to to go all the way to St. George on the worst weekend of the winter, but I am so glad for the time spent with him and Vanessa and Waylon and Gayla. Dave and I were the fifth and sixth wheels but were glad we went. It made my Christmas more meaningful. I love you, brother dear!

Sydney's blessing



It was a wonderful sabath day for Sydney's blessing at the VanWagnor's. There was lots of family from both sides and we had good food . too. Paul offered a beautuful blessing for his daughter and named her Sydney Nelson! It was December 21. 2008.

This is the PROUD Grandmother holding Sydney in the handmade blessing dress that Brianna was blessed in. Isn't she the cutest!