Hannah's Garden Shower

My friend Meagan and I threw a shower for a girl I visit teach, Hannah. It was a garden theme. It was so much fun to plan and execute and turned our really nice. I made the banner and the cupcakes and one of the salads, Meagan designed the invitations, made more yummy salads, and had it at her house. Roan was there and he was pretty darn cute making himself at home. Hooray for baby showers!!

Mom's Night Out

It has been forever since I blogged and I have a post coming later to catch up on life from then to now. In the mean time lets enjoy this "Mother's Day Post" For Mother's Day this year Lars told me to clear my schedule for a particular afternoon. I did so and when the day arrived I suspected we would run off as a family and just do something fun that I have wanted to do all year long like Archery or idoor skydiving or a picnic. Instead he told me to take a drive by myself...you mean like a scavanger hunt...Nope...he then gave me money and a movie ticket and said go meet your surpise people here. On the way to the theatre I called a few friends I thought it might be but I knew it was unlikely since they lives in CA. LOL It was worth a shot. However, it was a pleasant suprise to see two of my sister in laws, cousin, and sister waiting at the theatre. It was really funny to hear how each of our husbands broke the news of the suprise to each of us. They were sure super awesome to plan this.

Together we watched the movie, Mom's Night Out. Lars told me to have low expectations and you know what I did and I LOVED it. Probably way more than I should. It was a situational comedy and normally I HATE those. But this one had more realistic story to balance out the crazy situations. At the end it had this really amazing message about God and Mom's and how we shouldn't compare ourselves and should love ourselves for our efforts and let God help us and stuff. It was actually really nice and frankly something I needed to hear that partiular weekend as I was feel less than awesome in my various roles in life. So at the end of movie I totally cried and sniffled and looked around and saw most of us were partaking in the cry baby scene. SO I really recommend seeing the movie "Mom's Night Out" It is a clean, fun, feel good movie. After the movie we went to Sizzler and just gabbbed away the night. Our husbands were together watching the kids and eating pizza.

The next day we ran around town and visited most of our Mom's. It was fun but really busy and I totally crashed when I got home.

I love being a Mom and appreciate the celebration of the day and really love and appreciate the Mom's in my life. :)

This was what we made for our Mom's

Dance YO!

I got a new job. I quit my current job. I danced to celebrate. 

I am super super excited to start my new job. I do love what I do and have been working in the print/copy industry for most of my life. On one hand I am sad to leave it but on the other I am excited about the new opportunities. I will be working directly for a well known healthcare company in Utah in their Print and Mail Center. I was working with them as a vendor but now I have been hired on to work in house. I will be running their insertion machine, helping in the scanning and mail room as well. The best part is I will be working with a wonderful group of people that I already know and love. The benefits with this company are so amazing! Plus I will only be working 30 hours now. I am hoping this will provide a little more balance with all the other hats I wear and maybe make me feel less mediocre with things I think I am lacking on. WAHOO!

Roan Boy

This little boy is turning into a really cool, independent, funny, and cute 2 year old. 

He got a newish Sea World Shamoo pencil box that he uses as a suitcase for some crayons, mini books, cars, and key chain. He seriously had the option to pick any toy but this one was what he wanted. Such a fully and practical kid. He looks like he is going to work when he carries it around the house. I think he plays Dad with it because often times I will hear him say something like, "I'm Home," as he plays with it. 

He count to 3 and loves to say GO! He also knows how to quack like a duck. :) 

We still love bath time. 

He calls Lars' new truck, the BUS. He loves riding in it and sometimes pretending to drive. 

He is growing so fast and is always jumping from one thing to the next. He really loved playing with other kids. At first he only wanted to play by himself but now anytime there are other kids he joins in. 

He does try to be independent too. He wants to do everything himself and use big people forks and not wear a bib. He used to hold my hand a lot but when he is feeling like a big boy he will try and hide his hand from me as if I would force it away from him. It is kinda cute. As independent as he acts he still loves to hug and cuddle which I love. 

We had dinner with some friends and he got to play their 3 year old daughter, Scarlet. 

They had so much fun together playing tag and hide n' seek. 

They even shared a meal together. 

This last picture is my favorite. Such goof balls. 

If they ever get married this is the first picture in their wedding collage. 

I love my boy so so much. It is a blast watching him grow but it is happening so fast. I can hardly keep up with logging all that he is doing. 

YW Activities

We have had a few fun activities I wanted to blog about. 

Last month we had a cook off with the rest of the Young Women and Young Men.

We made rainbow cupcakes

We won for most creative. 

Roan was super cute and waited patiently for a bite. 

Then we had a fun activity where we talked about modesty and wedding/prom dresses. That activity was followed by playing the Oreo minute to win it game. I still haven't figured out what modesty and Oreo's have in common so don't ask. All I know is that it worked out and it was lots of fun. 

Good times. 

Up To

We have been up to a lot lately. 

We sold my car and bought a truck. I don't have pictures of it yet. But Lars is in love. He loves going outside to work on it and has volunteered to help friends and family haul stuff. I am looking forward to camping trips and new ideas of car accessories for gifts for Lars. 

We went on a date to Color Me Mine. 

It was lot of fun, but a little pricey. We even went on a special discount night. 

Our final projects. Lars made the cookie jar and I made a mini appetizer platter. 

We have spent a few fun Saturday mornings at my brothers house. The men folk have been working on framing the basement while the ladies and kids have been playing outside. 

Yes the boys played darts when they were done swinging the hammer. 

In other awesome news my husband, Lars, did the same program I used to lose weight and get in shape. Here is his story. I started the program to lose a few pounds and get in better shape as health issues run in my family. Take Shape for Life helped me focus on the value of over all habits that effect my health. In two months I lost 32 lbs, 3.5 inches off my waist, and 3 inches off my chest. I gained the value of everyday habits and have now made health a daily progression.

SO proud of my hubby for reaching his goal. :) He was already super hot but now I really can't keep my hands off of him. :) 

90

On Saturday we celebrated my Grandpa Nelson's 90th birthday. 

 I made the banner. Yep I am proud about it. 

 This is my favorite picture of my Grandparents when they were newly weds.  

 They are such a charming and good looking couple. They are both still alive but I didn't get any pictures of my Grandmother at the party. Oops. 

 My Grandfather was in the Airforce during WWI. My Uncle John served in Vietnam, and my cousin John is still in the Navy and has been deployed here and there during the most recent wars. 

 My Grandparents served two missions together, their first in New Jersey and their second at 

Temple Square. 

 My Grandparents have been married for over 60 years...I think.  

 This my Grandpa and his brother, Uncle Max. Uncle Max turned 88 a few days later. :)

 My cousin Richard took some amazing group shots. I hope to get a few copies so I can post them. 

 All the grandkids got together and sang I Am a Child of God for my Grandpa. My niece and nephew played the violin and the cello and my Dad played his Ukulele. Then each of my grandparents kids got up and shared their memories of Grandpa. Then Grandpa got up and shared some thoughts and his testimony. 

 Roan chilin' with my second cousin, Sonia

My Uncle John lives in Washington so he skyed into the party. (Also pictured is my cousin Kimberly)

This is my Grandpa Kenneth Nelson. He is awesome and he almost ALWAYS blinks for the camera. My sister gets that from him. :)

I love my Grandpa. He is a funny guy and has always been a strong example to me of love and service. He is still super fit and independent for his age. Seriously, he and my Grandma still live on their own (close to family of course). They are very active in their community, church, and family. He has a strong testimony of the gospel. He has always told me to have fun in righteousness and to turn to the Lord for everything and I will find happiness. I love you Grandpa. Happy Birthday!