Mayli's 1st Day of Kindergarten!

My Sweet Mayli Ann had her 1st day of kindergarten today. She was so excited for this day to come and told me when she got home that she had fun and loved to play outside. She really likes her teacher and Tori keeps me busy at home so hopefully it will be a good year!

Mayli was pretty sad when she found out that Kindergarteners at her school don't get to pick out a new backpack (they have to use this sweet bag). So I told her we would decorate it. I let her color on it and we put some sparkely things on it and she is pretty happy with it now!

Such a sweet face she has (her teacher is in trouble!)

She looks so big and grown up in this picture, I have to admitt the tears where flowing when I saw this picture :(

Little Tori wanted in on the fun. Don't they look so cute in their matching shirts! (We got a teal one for Zoe when she arrives, thanks Mom!)

Here she is in her new classroom, I can't believe she is old enough to go to school. I am so proud of you Mayli and I love you so much!

Mayli's 5th Birthday Pics (finally)

Mayli had her 5th birthday on July 14th and what a day it was! She wanted eggs in a bag and fruit for breakfast and was so excited to start her day! She got to open 1 present that morning with her cute new shirt and birthday princess crown in it.

We met up with Grammie Lori, Aunt Megan and Jax, and Aunt Catherine at PANDA for lunch, if she ever has her choice this is where she wants to go. Grammie gave her some presents while we were there.
That night we went to Chuck E Cheese for her party and she was so happy to play all the games. Skiball is her favorite!

Tori enjoyed all the games too but loved the things you could ride in the most!

Dancing it up with ChuckE!

So many presents and so little time!

This is her sweet cake that I made. She had lots of requirements for it, the balloons, the #5, the pink and green watermelon sprinkles and finally she wanted my mom to write "Mayli Ann loves her birthday" on it. What a silly girl!

Papa Nik rode his bike down from Show Low just so he could be there for her special day. Here is is with all the grandkids, so cute, thanks dad!

Grammie Lori and Grandpa Barry with the Birthday Girl, thanks you guys for all your help!

Grammie Lynette and Papa Danny with the Birthday Girl. Thanks for her cool puppy, she was so happy to see you got it for her!

No pictures but Aunt Catherine, Aunt Megan and Uncle Trent came too! It was a really fun night! Thanks everyone for making our sweet girls birthday so special!

The Beach!

We went to the beach in Cali with the Nielson side of the family but my family was camping just a few miles down the beach. It works out so well for us to get to spend time with both families. We had so much fun and are so greatful we got to go.

Warning: Lots of pictures ahead!

My sweet Mayli, such a beach babe!
My sweet little Tori, having fun in the "pool" that they made.
Tori and Abby "riding" on the boogie board

Mayli and Tori playing in the freezing water.

All the kids playing in the sand with Uncle Chad, he was so nice and even let them cover him in sand. Abby, Tori, Carson and Mayli.

Same 4 kids playing in the pool of water, they loved it!

My mom giving Tori a ride on the sweet bike they had. The kids loved it and it was very helpful to get from one campsite to the other.

My girls love their Uncle Lanny and had so much fun playing with him. Tori liked to drag him all over the beach.

Mayli going for a ride! She did really well with the little waves right by the shore. Maybe next year we will actually get her out in the water.

I love this picture of Me, Cath and the girls. She joined our family since Aj wasn't there.

We did family pictures at sunset with my mom at her beach, it was fun and as you can see it got a little crazy. I wish Aj was there but it was everyone else but him so maybe we can photo shop him in!

Left to Right: Lanny & Kim (just engaged), Megan & Ivan holding Jaxen, My mom Lori and Barry, Catherine, Jen and boyfriend Ed, Jessica (Cash in the belly) & Shane, Tori, Me & Mayli.

Us just chillin on the beach, it was so nice and we have so much fun together.

Wow this is such a good picture, you can't really see my huge belly and Mayli and TORI are both smiling! I love it!

Thanks so much for the fun times everyone!

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice.....

Thats what my little girls are made of! Thats right folks we are having another little Nielson baby girl! My ultrasound went really well and she is looking good in there. We are very excited and Mayli just couldn't be happier since she has said it was a girl from the very beginning. We can't wait for her to get here!

My Baby is 5 today!

My Sweet Mayli Ann was born 5 years ago today. She was so tiny and such a blessing to our lives. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. We love her more and more each day!

She is such a sunshine in our lives and is always making us laugh. She is a wonderful big sister and can't wait for her new brother or sister to get here. We love you Mayli and hope you have a fun fun 5th birthday!

My new Niece!

Emily Lyn Olsen

Was born on Tuesday June 23rd to Aj's sister Natalie and her husband Chad. They have one little boy named Carson who just turned 2 and I hear he just loves his new little sister. We are really sad to not be in Utah to get to see her but thanks to my sister in law Amy posting a picture of her sweet Abby holding her we finally got to see what she looks like! She is so sweet and we are so hoping they come to the beach so we can hold her. Mayli kissed the picture on the computer screen when she saw it (so cute!) We can't wait to meet her, congrats you guys!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! The girls were so excited to wear their I Love My Dad shirts and send their dad an e-card. It was really cute and they love him so much. We love you Aj!