The Nielsons

Kyle and my brother, Eric, had birthdays so my parents took us out to eat at Memphis Barbecue. Usually for b-days we have dinner at their place (which I love), but this time we found babysitters and enjoyed some adult conversation. We had some yummy ribs doused with BBQ sauce and the yams were something special. I recently found a really good (but young) babysitter and the kids love her. She lives in our neighborhood and she brings over crafts and a bag of fun things to do. She is MINE and no one else can have her. I could get used to going out on dates now and again!

I think it will be fun to have Eric and Melissa in Vegas now. He is going to UNLV and finishing up his degree in political science. I think he missed his calling...he should have been an actor in "New Moon".

helicopter date night

We had a date night with Cody and Jana! (Kyle's brother and wife) We enjoyed a helicopter ride over the strip and then dinner and a movie. It was so fun! Too bad the copter didn't keep flying all the way to Rome or Paris...but the whole night really was dreamy.



Here's Kyle right after we stepped off the helicopter. I loved feeling the power of the blades whip my hair around. Kyle and I laughed later because he remembers ducking under the blades. As if they are going to get us! It seemed natural to duck -just to be sure. Isn't that what you see in the movies? The weather was beautiful for flying, not a gush of wind or a rustle of leaves. A calm, calm night.





Here's Cody and Jana on the runway. We had great company! What a classy, classy couple. We're glad Jana made it through without any motion sickness. Just to be safe, we made sure they had front row seats far away from OUR LAPS :). This helicopter ride was a surprise for them - they didn't know what we were going to do until we pulled into the airport.











I had a blast getting glammed up for the date. Kyle took this picture of me outside of Cody and Jana's house before we took off.








My amazing friend, Sloan Hadfield helped me with EVERYTHING. She was Miss Nevada several years ago. She does make-up for weddings, she models, she's gorgeous. She knew what she was doing! Our kids played nicely together at her house while she helped me get dressed-up and did my make-up. I absolutely LOVED it!!!! It was fun to be brave and do something different.



It was a fabulous night OUT ON THE TOWN. Later we ate at Bahama Breeze and saw the movie New Moon.

blogging

I hope to print my blog to keep for family memories. Look at this one here. So sometimes posts are all about that record. Only Kyle is mandated to read this post and look at EVERY picture :). You have some cute kids Kyle, and when you're done looking at these we can go over how cute they are. I'm glad I'm their Mom.


They get $1.00 a bag.



I don't tell them Kyle owns a leaf blower.



Jonah's school Christmas party.



When Jonha's teacher started reading a story, Jonah zipped off to get a good seat. The rest of us found a seat where we could. But then when we sang Christmas songs together, Jonah looked around the room, found us and came and sat on my lap. I loved it.



Play the drum, drum, play the drum



The kids got Tinker Toys for Christmas. It makes me smile to see them play with building toys. Building toys are so expensive! I think for Jonah's birthday we'll add on to the tinker toys. They also like train sets, legos, and...



dominos



lincoln logs



lincoln logs



Michael, Seth and Jonah sledding at the cabin.



Kyle and Jonah sledding at the cabin.



Violet is geared up at the cabin.



Christmas morning



Christmas morning.