Happy Fall/WInter!

Well, it seems that the "fall" weather escaped us this year . . . but here's a few pics to represent this season! Joshua with one of his "buds" from our church's fall festival.

Kayla and Bryan on the hayrack ride.

You know when people warn you that pumpkins take up a lot of room . . . you should really heed their advice . . .

. . . but it was worth it, right????

Kayla

Joshua chopping his pumpkin off of the vine.

Bryan got such a kick out of Tyler strongly disliking his green beans that he actually videoed him. Like father like son.

Happy 6-months!

And this would be why Joshua is much more successful at getting Tyler to smile than I am!

Brothers!

soo, soo behind. . .

Should have posted these about a month ago . . . sorry! Kayla and Uncle Ryan . . .their matching iPhones!

One of our last summer bike excursions -- we love it!

Our favorite is stopping for a bite to eat at Sonic on the Shunga Trail.

Wassup????

The kids had been begging to go miniature golfing -- so we went several weeks ago on Bryan's day off. Bryan and I just helped the older two, so we managed to pay $5 for the whole family since Kayla was free!

And this would be what happens when the ball gets "stuck" in the alligator mouth! Quite comical, eh?

Mr. Lucky -- yes, he earned a free game! So it was REALLY a budget-friendly excursion!

Brian and Carly's wedding

So, better late than never, right? LAST weekend, was the BIG weekend, and it was sooo much fun getting the kids all dressed up! Before we went to the church, we stopped at Gage Park for some pics -- the kids were more enthralled with the train than with the pics!

Yes, this was posed!

OK, so this looks "slightly" awkward . . . but do you know how hard it is to pose a 5-month old who doesn't sit up yet????

Kayla was thrilled to be a "princess" for the day!

Our family . . . thanks to the random gentleman and daughter in the park who had the role of photographer!

. . . looking way too grown up!

My sis and me

This is SOOO Joshua . . .

Kayla and Carly (or Cah-lee as Kayla used to say!)

Tyler taking in the seriousness of this occasion . . .

Why do these family pics always looks like complete chaos????

Carly and her dad . . just waitin'!

Joshua and Kayla did GREAT in their "jobs" -- couldn't have been more proud!

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Varner

PS -- for more pics, go to my mom's blog.

Big Milestone!

Well, this was a big week in the Nelson household! Joshua had his first day of preschool! He was SOOOO excited -- made it a bit easier on mama! Bryan dropped him off and admitted he got a bit teary on his way to work -- I think it's safe to assume he handled it better than I would have!


This is Joshua and his teacher walking out to the van in the pick-up lanes. He said he had a blast, but I REALLY had to work to find out what all he did!

Tyler had a milestone too -- happy 5th month birthday! I think he decided to celebrate it in a not-so-good way . . . he has officially refused any kind of bottle for the past two weeks. Um . . . yeah. So, we bought a new sippy cup for him yesterday and we are in full swing of "sippy cup training" 'cause this momma is feeling a bit confined!


Joshua does a super job of entertaining Tyler when I'm trying to finish up meal prep, baths, etc. Such a huge helper!

My bro and sis in law are in town from Brian and Carly's wedding last weekend (I know, I know, I still need to post pics . . . hopefully later today) and we went to the zoo together yesterday. Our kids ages . . . 1 year (5 months), 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, and 5 years.

Just a cute pic . . . Joshua and Max are playing together so much better than a year ago . . . it's great!

No, she's not melting down, she's just screaming with all her might in the train tunnel!

And this . . . would be what happens when you have a MAJOR diaper blowout and mama realizes she neglected to "restock" the diaper bag with a back-up outfit after the last blow out. At least we've got the feet covered!

09 Family Camp

This is how our trip to family camp started . . . VERY EMPTY on fuel for at least 15 miles in south eastern KS -- thank goodness Thayer had a gas station! Anyway, we had a great time and the kids just loved it.

So, that MIGHT be Bryan using Kayla as a human shield in dodge ball . . . it's that competitive male thing, right????

After many attempts, Joshua finally worked up the courage to go down the slide . . .

and into the water! After he did it once, he couldn't get enough of it! Don't have a pic, but Kayla managed to jump off the diving board with her floaties on -- she's still telling anyone who will listen about it!

And this would be our smallest fish just out of the pool. BTW, he had his 4-month check up yesterday and is up to 16 lbs., 10 oz. (I keep having people ask me . . .)

Carrying on a very intense conversation with Miss Sandy.

Playing carpet ball

We let the kids pick which bed they wanted . . . and they both insisted on having a top bunk! In fact, Joshua even named that his favorite part about camp!

All smiles!

Kid activities!

Quite the crew, eh? I wish there was audio to go along with it .. . they were just giggling and cackling up a storm!


On the way home, we stopped at my grandparents, and Tyler chewed on his toes for the first time! So -- just had to document it! Now, we're home for a while and hopefully we can get into some kind of routine . . . .!