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!!!
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?
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.
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!!!
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".
WILL'S PIECES ***My Son John
***Indian Drums
***Swinging Along
***Jesus Once of Humble Birth
JAKE'S PIECES
***Minuet
***Nobody Knows De Trouble I've Seen
***The Waltz King
RACHEL'S PIECES ***Only Hope
***I Feel My Savior's Love
***Christifori's DreamNow time for refreshments!
mmmm...eclair dessert :)
Sadie got the FUNNEST Wii game for her birthday....JUST DANCE. We had a great time doing it as our activity last night for Family Night. I HIGHLY recommend this game. It is very fun for the WHOLE family. My kind of Wii game...the more active the kids are...the better.
They are all HYPED up!!!Now off to Shivers for milkshakes...YUMMY :)
1) I remember delivering fliers to earn money to go to Boston to watch my dad run the marathon when I was 9 yrs old…I got my pant leg torn off by a dog I surprised on its porch (thank heaven he was on a leash).I think my mom thought it was quite funny but it scared the living daylights out of me.
2) I remember when I was about 8 peeing in BethMason’s van at a baseball game and her mom got so mad, unfortunately I think I may have helped ruin the friendship between my mom and hers over that (SORRY MOM).
3) I remember sitting in the Hill’s backyard on their tramp and Debbie and Jana were telling me and Amy Richards how babies were made (I was probably about 10 and Amy was 8).I still remember that I got in trouble from Amy’s mom because they all said I told her.I was grounded from her for a week.
4) I remember when we moved to SLC from Ogden the first time I met Wayne Hill I kissed him and he ran home crying…that is pretty FUNNY!!! (I was 6 and he was 5)
5) I remember when I was a sophomore in High School I got my first job at Wendy’s (yes Wendy’s)It was so hard we had to work so late and it was super greasy…the things I would do to make a buck.
6) I remember when my Grandma Ashton came to live with us…she lived with us the last year of her life.I remember shortly after she died (when I was 6) without my mom knowing...I moved all my stuff in her old bedroom.So much for letting my mom greave…grandmas gone….oh good I think I will take her room.
7) I remember swinging on the monkey bars at recess when I was 7 and biting my tongue almost in half and it was just hanging there.I had to put salt on it and it just healed itself.
8) I remember many trips to the cabin and getting 3rd degree burns on my legs twice in the same summer from riding our motorcycle.The first of the summer the burn it was about the size of a 50 cent piece and it hurt super bad.It was almost healed and the last ride before we were going home at the end of the summer I was riding with Mel and we tipped and I burned my leg about oh size of the bottom of a 2 liter bottle (you can still see my scar today).I was taken home then Eric Andersen our neighbor across the street helped clean it.Mel stayed up at the cabin with my mom and no one knew she was burned when we left so Mom had to clean hers up at the cabin. After that I learned not to ride the motorcycle in shorts...I mean you would have thought I would have learned after the first burn...but NO!
9) I remember vacuuming for Steve and Pat Jackson (when I was about 12).They paid me $6 a time and I would vacuum for 2 hours every other week.I thought I was making some good money. (ROBBERY)
10) I never had stitches or a broken bone as a child (I never even had the chicken pox).My mom would kid around with me that the family Doctor didn’t even know I existed because I rarely got sick.I think when I had my own babies they sucked all my immunities out so I have definitely been more sick as an adult than I was as a child.
....and that my friends are some of my CRAZY childhood memories.
***I tag ANY of my blogging friends that want to go down MEMORY lane...it was actually kind of FUN!
THE FAMILY
WILL
JAKE
RACHEL
We sure have had some "BEAUTIFUL " ski days.
