Saturday, October 31, 2009

Halloween

We carved some pumpkins that Grandpa Nielsen grew for us. Jake did not like to put his hands in. I forget how sticky it is.

Michael Loved it!! He said it was like a web.
The final products.
For our Costumes we went with a Star Wars theme. Todd is the bounty hunter, Jake is Yoda, Michael is a Jedi, and I am Princess Leah.

We didn't plan for Jared, but he makes a cute little Tiger.


Welcome Home Jared

We had a few more visitors at the Hospital, including Grandma and Grandpa Nielsen, Great Grandma Davis, Aunt Trudie, Gwen, and Aunt Steph. Thanks to everyone else for the calls and emails, and we look forward to seeing you all soon.


The boys have done really well with the baby. Michael doesn't really want to hold him, but Jake likes to if we let him. Otherwise they are pretty good to leave him alone or to be careful. The other day Michael was sitting by me and I had Jared in my lap. Michael asked, "Is this the baby's blanket?" because it was hanging off and touching his leg. I said yes, so he picked it up with 2 fingers and said, "I don't want it to touch me." This is pretty much his attitude.




Friday, October 23, 2009

He's Here!!

Jared Carter Nielsen
Born 1:49 pm
7 lb 7oz
20 inches long
Things went really smooth, very little pain, and a lot faster than the other 2. I am feeling great and Jared is doing well. Todd about passed out (like usual, Love you Babe), so he is also doing good and is a Proud Papa.


We were visted today by Aunt Trudie, Gwen, Allie, Grandpa and Grandma Davis, and Great Grandma Izatt. Here are a few pictures.




I didn't see a lot of people before I had him, and they wanted to see how big I was. Here you go. I know it looks big in the picture, but everyone I talked to was so surprised I was as far along. You're so small, is something I heard a lot, But I didn't feel small :)

Thursday, October 22, 2009

The BIG Day!!

Just letting everyone know I go in tomorrow (hopefully they have room) to have the baby. We'll let you know all the details soon after. We are pretty excited. Wish me luck!

Monday, October 5, 2009

At least they keep us laughing

Soccer

It has gone a bit better than baseball, I think because he gets to move all the time. It started rough as he liked to push, hit, bite, and wrestle the other players. The coaches often had to wrestle and chase him off the field, but now it is much better. He has even scored a few goals.




This is Michael's drawing of our family. Can you tell which one I am???

We visited Wyoming while Todd was in Alaska.
In this one, Jake was so tired, he fell asleep at dinner.

They love Dakota and she is so patient with them. I found them outside just sitting by her under Jake's blanket.



One night they stayed with Aunt Allison at her Apartment
and she bought them these knight outfits.
Michael loved his SO MUCH that he had to wear it everywhere, even to bathe.

Allison Discovered that Michael knows the Pledge of Alligence. I had no idea. He must have learned it at Preschool. (Way to go Ms. Ari!!) I forgot you can't turn the camera for video, so sorry it is sideways.