I know I included these pictures on our blog, but I just had to post them here as well to document our snowshoe trek this past weekend. Unfortunately, I did not get any of the kids at home. They had a blast together (especially Cooper and and Lacey) and I failed to capture that. I think we all know where I get that forgetfullnes :) Anyway, MOM, thanks for setting this up for us and watching the grandkids so that we could all go. You are always so thoughtful and selfless. The adventure was not only a good workout but very informative and beautiful as well. It made me proud to live so close to Craters of the Moon. I realized that I do not know very much about the many beautiful places that surrounded me while I was growing up. We should take advantage of nature more often. It also confirmed my knowledge of a higher being, as nature and its habitat are truly miraculous.

Ok everyone -- I am still waiting for someone to post besides me. I really do not have any new pictures to share, but I will tell you that Kennedy is pretty much walking now. She prefers to scoot if she wants to get somewhere fast, but other than that, she is walking. I guess you all know that Shane was laid off this past week, and so far it has been a little rough. I forgot how much fun job hunting is (not!); however, we are going to keep those unemployment checks coming for as long as we can :) Maybe keep your ears and eyes open for any opportunities that you think would be a good fit for Shane. Hope you all are doing well. We need to figure out a time to get together again. Right now our schedules are pretty open! Love you all. Please write more!!!

I just had to include this picture of "the girls". The aprons really do each fit our personalities. They were so fun to make and even more fun to watch you guys open! Love you gals!



Aaron in pink -- what can I say?!



Since I insisted on us staying home for Christmas (although I did not plan on getting snowed in!), here are a couple of pictures of Christmas morning at the Nelson household. It was so fun to watch the kids react to what Santa brought.

Hello everyone! Here are a couple of pictures from last fall. They are the most recent (and most professional) family pictures that we have. I am starting this blog so that we don't have to miss each other's everyday happenings. I look forward to keeping in touch with you in this new way. I love you all so much! Please post often -- nothing is too mundane to share!!