6 Deans + a Dog

Sunday, March 7, 2010

TAKE OUT THE TRASH

I came across this picture last night and I just had to put it on my blog. Many of you already know that Mike was in a MORMONAD when he was 17, but for those of you that didn't....I thought you might enjoy this AWESOME picture of Mike in his mullet days.

He was quite the celebrity when he was on his mission in Hungary. The people there were quite impressed.

Monday, March 1, 2010

JAKE'S STORY

***So every morning I look through the kids backpacks and sign their planners and look at any things that need to be signed and sent back to school. Well I was looking through Jake's folder the other day and I came across this story he handed in for an assignment. It made me laugh so I wanted to put it on my blog. I thought it was very clever.

THE COOKIE

By Jake Dean

"It sure is a wonderful day today at the zoo." said Fred happily.

"It sure is." agreed Ted.

"You want to know what sounds delicious right now?" said Fred. "Cookies."

"Cookies are my most favorite food on the earth!" exclaimed Ted.

"It is not like we will ever get cookies." cried Fred

"But why?" asked Ted.

"We are only monkeys that people enjoy looking at!" exclaimed Fred.

"Today is the day we eat cookies!" yelled Ted.

"Hey mommy I want a snack." cried Billy.

"Fine I will buy you a cookie and you will be happy." commanded Mom.

" Yea I get a cookie today!" exclaimed Billy.

" Here you go Billy, here is your cookie, happy now?" asked Mom.

" Yes Mom, thank you." said Billy.

"Hey Billy want to go look at the monkeys?" asked Mom.

"Sure Mom." said Billy. At the monkey enclosure Billy dropped his cookie in the cage.

"Hey look cookie!" exclaimed Ted.

"Where?" asked Fred confused.

"Over there." said Fred.

"I call it!" yelled Fred.

"But I found it." Ted argued. Ted darted to get the cookie then Fred grabbed his tail and pulled it. "Ouch!" screamed Ted. "That really hurt."

"I have a great idea." said Ted.

"Lets split it." said Ted.

"OK." said Fred. They both ate the cookie and didn't pull anymore tails.

LOVE, LOVE his picture he chose to go with the story.
Too FUNNY :)

Monday, February 22, 2010

SKIING...ahhh the JOYS of living in Utah :)

SKI LESSONS
Sadie took "4" ski lessons up at Park City this year. It is such a great deal for first time skiiers (ages 6-14...$25 a time and that included ski rentals). She did lessons with some girls in the neighborhood and it sure made skiing fun to be with friends. The moms had a great time hanging out in the lodge and visiting the 2-3 hours while they were in their lessons. Last year we took Sadie one time skiing and she didn't seem to like it so we were thrilled that she has liked it this year.

Middle picture:
Brooklyn, Sadie, Ashley, Addie, Ali, Mia, Makenzie
(Thanks Trish for all the pictures :)

THE FAMILY
Now that Sadie can actually ski down the hill it makes for some fun Saturday's to spend time together as a family. Rachel, Jake and Will have really improved this year.

WILL

JAKE

RACHEL

We sure have had some "BEAUTIFUL " ski days.
Love it when its blue skies and sunny!!!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY...a day of "LOVE"

Here is a list of "6" things that 6Deans + a dog "LOVE".
(I had the kids and Mike write down their things that they love.)

Sadie (age 6):
* LOVES to go to school and play with friends.
* LOVES to dance.
*LOVES to go to dinner with the family.
* LOVES to play soccer.
* LOVES to make brownies and cookies.
*LOVES to go swimming.

Will (age 9):
*LOVES to play games with the family.
*LOVES to play soccer and the piano.
*LOVES playing with Jake.
*LOVES playing with friends.
*LOVES skiing with the whole family.
*LOVES to have family night.

Jake (age 11):
*LOVES to play football.
*LOVES to unicycle with his friends.
*LOVES to snowboard.
*LOVES to go on trips with his family.
*LOVES to watch movies.
*LOVES to bake and play the piano.

Rachel (age 13):
*LOVES to play soccer and ski.
*LOVES to go on vacations with the family.
*LOVES to have no homework so she can hang out with friends.
*LOVES to have family night/play games on Sunday.
*LOVES to play the piano.
*LOVES to read.

Mom:
*LOVES it when everyone is home from their daily activities.
*LOVES to watch her kids play and have fun together.
*LOVES to get in bed at night and watch TV.
*LOVES to go on dates with Mike.
*LOVES it when she doesn't have to cook dinner.
*LOVES to go on vacations and to dinner with the family.

Dad:
*LOVES to go out with Emily.
*LOVES vacations.
*LOVES computers and technology.
*LOVES running, biking, skiing and hiking.
*LOVES movies and music.
*LOVES a day off work.

Diesel (18 months):
*LOVES to snuggle in bed with anyone...but usually mom.
*LOVES to play fetch.
*LOVES to go on walks and running with Mike.
*LOVES to go on rides in the car.
*LOVES to do tricks like roll over, sit, shake and leave it.
*LOVES to jump on visitors. (especially Uncle Brett)

*One thing we all LOVE is "A HAPPY" family.

(Sadie drew this picture in primary...so cute!!!)
Diesel, Sadie, Dad, Mom, Rachel, Will, Jake

There are so many things to "LOVE".
It was hard to limit it to "6".
What things do you LOVE?

Friday, February 12, 2010

GRANDMA BONNIE NELSON

For some reason I can't sleep it is probably because Mike is camping with the scouts and when he is gone I have a hard time settling down which is amazing because normally I am in bed and asleep by at least 10:30. We had testimony meeting on Sunday and a man got up and talked about how he released the spirit of his wife's grandmother before she died. It made me think of my grandma Bonnie Nelson. Her death was a similar experience for me. (Who knows why I was thinking about this, but I was so I thought I would get up and write down some thoughts.)

My parents were on their mission in Jamaica September 2002 and my grandma Bonnie got really sick(my dads mom) so she had to be hospitalized. It was quite sudden so we were all very surprised. She hadn't eaten much and was getting very frail and the doctors said she wouldn't make it much longer. My parents had a hard time getting a flight so we were concerned they weren't going to get to say goodbye. The doctors kept telling us she wouldn't make it through the night until the day they were supposed to arrive and if she did it would be a "miracle"...but she did. My parents came immediately to the hospital from the airport where all the Nelson grandkids were there and my dads sisters and their spouses. Both of my dads sisters didn't marry men that hold the priesthood so we wanted my dad there to give her a blessing to help release her spirit. That was an experience I will never forget about the priesthood and how grateful I am that we have it in our lives. When my parents walked in the room with their mission badges on the spirit was so strong you could just feel it everywhere. It was such a relief that they made it and my dad could give her the blessing she was waiting for and release her spirit. We all held hands around her bed and we were crying so hard. We sang "Love at Home". He gave such a nice blessing and said, "I am here now you can go. I now release you." It was literally minutes and she took her last breath while we all stood there and watched. It was a very spiritual experience one that I want my kids to read one day and realize that the priesthood is real and it has such an impact in our lives. That was an experience I will always remember as a strong priesthood testimony builder. I am so grateful to be surrounded by the priesthood and be able to have it in our lives.

Now I think I will try to go to sleep or at least lay there and watch "mindless" TV.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

WILL'S JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL

Will just finished his season of Jr. Jazz Basketball. Greg Boss and Ryan Madsen coached the boys this year. They were so great and helped Will really love the game of basketball. It is sure entertaining watching their games. I love that Will has so many boys in our neighborhood that he can play sports with. It sure makes going to the games fun when you get to watch them with friends.

Parker, Alex, Noah, Garrett, Luke, Coach Boss
Logan, Josh, Will, Austin, Jonathan

Going for the shot.

So intense...look at those moves.

Getting the rebound.

Taking it down the court.

Listening to Coach Boss.

Our kids sure have supportive grandparents.

The kids love it when they come and watch their games.

Now onto Spring Soccer!!!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

WINTER PIANO RECITAL

The kids had their piano recital Monday night at my parents home. They all did such a great job. Will was kind of nervous because it was his first recital. Thanks Grandma Ruthie for all you teach our kids. We love, love hearing them play....the time spent with you as their teacher is "PRICELESS".