Had a nice chill Valentines at home with this cool crew. It was a good mix of work (it is Saturday after all and chores don’t do themselves!) and fun (Chinese takeout for dinner with Bridger’s brownies for dessert!) Dean also got me flowers and the sweetest card where he wrote 14 things he loves about me and I felt so loved and seen! I wrapped up the daily hearts on everyone’s doors this morning (been texting Tanner every day all month too!). And Bridger’s class did “anything but a Valentine’s box” this year so he sported a 5 gallon bucket with some axolotl squishes to hand out to his class. I love loving on these guys! ❤️
When Dean asked me what I wanted for my birthday I told him I wanted to spend it as a family. And it just so happened that the Monster Jam Truck Rally would be in Pittsburgh that day so I suggested that's what we do and he grabbed tickets. Believe it or not this boy mom had never been to anything like that and I was legitimately excited to do that with my boys for my birthday. So after spending the day with Keaton playing endless amounts of games, we hurried out to Pittsburgh for an evening of fun. I think we all had a blast minus Keaton.....that kid just can't ever go with the flow. But he looked so stinking cute in his oversized ear protectors we'll forgive him.
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.
