Keaton hits the five month mark this week! He has the cutest little tuft of hair on top of his head, but not much anywhere else. He isn’t a big fan of solid foods yet, and definitely doesn’t like carrots. 🤣 He always has his little tongue sticking out or his whole fist in his mouth and he slobbers like crazy. He’s pretty good at entertaining himself and playing with toys and we’re all still enamored by his every move. #KeatonMax
On his actual birthday he woke up to peach breakfast cobbler and his birthday card and shirt to start the day off right. Dean had to be back at school to start prepping for the new year, so I got brave and hauled all the boys out to Raccoon Creek State Park myself. We had SO much fun and Keaton even warmed up the water and sand. Braddock's birthday request was to be burried in the sand and turned into a buff guy with a six pack. Tanner obliged and burried him while I was holding a napping Keaton. We stayed as late as we could before it was time to head home to make his birthday dinner of crepes. Tanner also helped make those. He's awesome and they turned out delicious. Braddock had asked for money to start saving for our upcoming trip to Disneyworld next summer, but we couldn't help but get him a Dobby Lego Set (his two favorite things in one) and then we managed to give him the surprise of his life by putting his money inside his cake. Watching him discover that was the highlight of the day for sure. We sure love this big 11 year old. He'll be having a Harry Potter birthday party with all his friends in a few weeks. Can't wait to celebrate him even more!
think they're in charge around here, but really we all know the boys call the shots. Dean's the cyber school coordinator at the high school and has made himself indispensable as the go-to tech guy as well. Andrea loves being a stay-at-home mom, hanging with Keaton all day. She does her best to keep up with the boys and is Activity Days Leader at Church. She volunteers with the PTA and blogs in her "spare time."
is nearly 18 and is halfway through his freshman year at BYU. He's pursuing a degree in Chemistry but changes his mind often. He has pet snails in his dorm and is working on a podcast in his spare time. He also loves to cook and is enjoying his independence.
is 15 and in 10th grade. He plays the trumpet and piano and participates in the school musical every year. He can't wait to turn 16 and learn to drive and is enjoying being the oldest now that Tanner's away at school.
is 13 and in the 8th grade. He plays saxophone in the school band and continues to take piano lessons. He rocks the school musicals, plays on the boys soccer team, serves with NJHS, and a million other clubs. His mischievous smile keeps us all on our toes, and he is best known for his scavenging skills, bringing home all sorts of "treasures" he finds at school.
is a big 10 year old and rocking the 4th grade. He's the lone Nelson at the elementary, but handles that like a champ. He plays piano and is always talking our ears off. He's smart as a whip and loves playing soccer.
is almost 3 and absolutely full of energy. He loves music and sings all day long. He is smart as a whip and has an impeccable memory. He's adored by his big brothers and gets into EVERYTHING.
