Nelson Family Weekend

All the Nelson Women

Posing as usual

The wedding Dinner

Hanks Dad(Elm)and me

Greta and me

Sunday Breakfast at our House

The gang!

We had a fun-filled action packed weekend as the whole Nelson clan (minus Duke) came into town for Max's wedding. There is never a dull moment with the Nelsons and we had a great time. Now we just need to find time to cooperate before christmas rolls around!!

DOMINICAN ADVENTURE!

I finally posted some of the hundreds of amazing pictures that Hank and I took while having the adventure of a lifetime in the D.R.(see slideshow below). It is so hard for me to post these pictures because nothing can capture or portray to you the truly amazing experiences we had. Each picture, each child, and each miracle will forever be ingrained in our hearts. We were able to spend four long days out in the sticks of the Dominican giving both dental and medical help to children in need. And these children were definately in need. It was such a rewarding experience but at the same time exhausting. I don't know what to call it because it wasn't a vacation, so I decided to call it an adventure. If any more of you would like to hear more about our trip in more detail just let me know. Because otherwise I would be typing for hours. I hope you enjoy the pictures and you are able to see a little bit about what we experienced. The kids were adorable and we also got some time on the beautiful white sand beaches (not enough). Enjoy!

DOMINCAN ADVENTURE!

Dissapointing Ending!

He duped us all! I just have to vent for a brief moment about the most dissapointing Bachelor Finale ever. We all gathered at Adrien's last night prepared to ooh and awh at his choosing of a girl and he scammed us all. He didn't pick anyone. Seriously when he didn't pick anyone I almost felt as if it were me and I had just been strung along for two months. I know I am way too into this, but I was in a room of lots of girls last night that felt the same way! I guess we will just have to see if tonight he can justify and redeem himself. I guess the good side is we get the dissapointment early, rather then finding out next month that they broke up!

BABY JANE!

I know Whitney has a million Cute Picture of new baby Jane but she won't be able to Post them for awhile. So I decided I would post one on my blog for all of you who are dying to see her. I snapped this picture on my phone last night so it definately does not do her justice but I will get some more today. She is absolutely adorable! Congrats Hughes family!

Domincan here we come!

I am so excited because tommorow night Hank and I are leaving for the Dominican Republic. I am a little nervous because Hurricane Noel just went through the D.R. but hopefully we will still be able to have a good time and do some good for the people of the Dominican Republic. I am so excited to help all the women and children and know it will be a life changing experience. We keep joking that we will get too attached and come home with a child. Well I will miss you all and will come back with lots of pictures to post.

St. George Weekend

This past weekend some of my girlfriends, Hank, and I headed down to St. George to get away on a weekend whim! The sisters and all their kids were down there as well so we had a great time. Probably the highlight of the trip was going on a run with my sisters and living vicariously through Emmie picking out cute dance dress-ups from the garage sale across the street, the whole time wishing I could fit into them. However, I was able to secure Hank and I's Halloween costumes and they are great (pictures to follow after Halloween). We had a good time and Hank was definately a trooper as he toted us girls around and even survived the ride there and back with the three of us. Thats why we love him! I love St. George and can't wait to go back, the weather was beautiful and we escaped the rain!

My love hate relationship with my job!

So as most of you know I complain about my job, mostly the horrible commute, but also about the long hours, the sometimes boring days, and once again that DRIVE! However, the other day I realized I have a love/hate relationship with my job! Despite the complaints I love so many aspects of my job (working for a football team has its perks) and probably won't leave anytime soon! I talk about leaving but when it comes down for it, I realize deep down I dont want to go. Monday I took the day off after my surgery and as I was home for the day I started realizing how much time I would have on my hands if didn't have to slave away everyday in Corporate America! So I thought I would make a little list of things I would do on my perfect day at home with all the time to myself (obviously I have no children or this list would be really different, I would probably actually be glad for the break to go to work)!


- Sleep in past the hour of 5 A.M.
- Be able to get a good workout or a long run in without it being pitch black outside!
-Make a good real breakfast and actually sit down at the kitchen table
-Not drive anywhere during rush hour traffic
-Actually be able to go outside and enjoy real sunlight oposed to wearing three coats in an airconditioned building when it is 80 degrees outside.
-Hang out with my sisters (I am always so jealous when they call and they are all hanging out and I can't)
-Meet my husband for lunch
-Go for a bike ride along the Provo River Trail
- Make friends with my neighbors (since I am never home to do that)
-Actually make a home cooked meal for Hank and I!
-Cuddle up on the couch and watch one of the many shows that I am addicted to
- Go to bed at a decent time

I am sure the list could go on and on but this will have to do for now, oh the things I could do if I didn't work full-time.

I Obviously have no shame!

So I have no shame that i am putting these pictures up on the blog, but I thought you could all enjoy it and have a little laugh at my expense. These pictures were taken right after my surgery when I was still coming out of anesthesia so I was feeling pretty good at this point! I had surgery on Friday afternoon and it was pretty rough, however, I hoping it will all be worth it and i won't be sick anymore! Hank was a great mister mom and took care of me for 4 days straight, I don't what I would have done without him. Thank you to everyone who came and visited me, brought me yummy drinks, and those gossip magazines I love (they are even better on pain meds)! You are lucky that I refrained Hank from taking pictures at my post op when more blood was pouring out of my nose and mouth then I thought possible!( Dr. Judd I am sure you would have enjoyed them). Anyhoo I survived and I am back in bussiness, I love you all!

TRUE BLUE! (Well I guess a little red and yellow)

This past weekend I was a true cougar and stuck it out during the entire BYU game despite the downpour that took place! Hank and Brandon went and bought us these ponchos before the game and sadly these are the only colors they had, no blue! I did tell Hank if there was no blue to look for a Burberry print but apparently Wal-Mart doesn't carry that! :) Despite the rain we had a great time and an amazing weekend with our favorite friends from California, Britt and Brandon!

Working the Weekends!

So like most weekends I had to work! However, this weekend some of the dancers and I decided to have some fun while on the job. After you have been standing in the hot sun for four hours and you have a Harley shop nearby it is easy to have some fun with the items. I hope you enjoy the pictures and the fun we had while finding our inner biker chicks!

UCLA vs. BYU

This past weekend Hank and I got to go down to L.A. where Greta let us experience the true UCLA tailgating experience (parking pig included). We were also able to hang out with Ingrid and we had a blast. We love you both, and can't wait to see you again soon!!!