What to Blog?

Well, I don't have any cute pics of kids growing up...mine are all grown. And we do not do much in the way of activities besides go to work. Boring for y'all. So, what can I share that could be the least bit interesting? Let's see:
Zach (Elder Nelson) seems to be doing pretty well on his Mission. I know he is having some hard times because I can see between his words and I ask that we all keep him in our prayers! I certainly do miss him around our home!
Chase is trying (not sure how hard) to find a job. He needs to get a job and get out of this empty house so he is not here all alone all day long. I would be extremely depressed by now and volunteering if I had to! He and Dan are helping work on an Eagle project for another young man in our Ward. They should be home at any time.
Dan is growing a beard...not my favorite! But he is in some "Let's See How Manly We Can Be" competition at work. Can't hardly kiss him because it itches my nose and lips too much!
Charlissa is in Las Vegas. She seems to be very happy with her new job and the company. I think she likes Las Vegas also, but it is always hard to be away from home and family, so she struggles with that.
My four grandchildren are the JOY of my life in every way! They provide great happiness and love to me. Their hugs and more precious than gold! Their smiles light up any day and any mood! I am so grateful that Hailey and Emmett are so close and I can see and love them so often! But I am equally sad that Charlotte and Jonas do not. I have missed so much of their lives already. Thank heavens for blogs, and skype and great parents who keep us up to date on what is going on with them!
My job is busier than ever and equally as stressful. More responsibilities pouring on and at times I feel I may be drowning in them. But I still love the people and the job. It is nice to have a job where you can be of service to so many people a day.
So...there is our life in a small blog. Sorry it is not very exciting..

Zach's On His Way!! :-) :-(

Elder Zachary Nelson has been called to serve in the California Anaheim Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the next two years. Zach and I (yep, Dan is writing this) left for Utah on Memorial Day, May 30th, so Zach could be turned over to the care and keeping of the Missionary Training Center on the afternoon of June 1st.

We got to visit with quite a bit of family because of a quickly pulled together Memorial Day family gathering (as many as could come) at Jim's and Carol's. Thanks for doing that for us to give us the chance to visit with quite a few family members.

Grandma and Grandpa Nelson (Mom and Dad to me) were good enought to haul us here and there to get a few last minute things done, and some other last minute visiting.

Thanks to all. I have a few pictures of the preparations and change of custody.

On the plane from Houston to Salt Lake City

Hey, here's a poor lonely soul looking for a ride from the SLC airport!

Visiting and last minute things done. Bags packed and almost ready to head out.

Grandmothers like to make adjustments and admire those fine young men!

Driving up to drop off...hopping out to tak out the bags...one last grip and grin with Dad.

There he goes!! Off to start his great adventure...his best two years!!

Baby Goat Feeding Time

Fun at the Rodeo

Hailey on a John Deere at the Houston Livestock Show.

What do you see at the Rodeo?

What a cute face huh? Also, look at the cute hair style mommy did for Hailey.

Hailey & Sippy Dancing

Hailey loves to dance to our new Wii Dance game we got from nana and papaw for Christmas.

Dan & Hailey = Beautiful Music

Charlotte and Jonas

She loves him SO SO MUCH

I have a confession I need to make:

Well, I sort of borrowed these pics from Laura's facebook pictures. I don't see these sweet little faces very often. And I want to show off such beautiful grandchildren.

Families are Forever

I know this was not a convenient trip but it meant the world to my parents and even more to me. Thanks so much for driving halfway to see them! I hope you know what a wonderful thing you did!

Memories too precious to forget

Angels in Petticoats

Yes they are as sweet and fun as they look. LOVE these girlies!!!!

Maytha Smith made these beautiful dresses for the girls. Thanks Maytha.

Christmas Presents

Beautiful picture Laura made to match Charlissa's bathroom in her new apartment. Completely handmade!!!

Jonas with a new toy on Christmas morning. He put up with all the noise... And behind him is Laura and somehow she did not get a picture taken of her opening presents. I promise she did receive some.

My handsome husband with two new shirts to look good in.

Zach opening a journal for his mission.

Hailey was so excited to open presents.

Cassie recieved some new shirts to fit her in the months ahead.

Aww.....Jonny loves his shirt.

Adam has some new tools to play with now. I see a Honey Do list coming.

Chase loves to read.

A new generation of Nelson girls that love My Little Ponies. Charlotte is thrilled to get the ponies.

Cookies for Santa - Tradition

Here is the finished product with Charlotte, Laura and Adam.
Just love that excitement smile! She made beautiful cookies for Santa! He ate everyone. Is that Santa I see in the background??? No, it's just Adam!
Frosting Santa's Cookies. Mommy helped her make them!
Adam and Charlotte.
Charlotte and Hailey have on the traditional jammies from Mimi and Poppi. They were running all over the house together holding hands and giggling. What a wonderful time we had!

Christmas Morning 2010

It was so much fun to have everyone here for Christmas this year. We actually celebrated on Christmas Eve so Adam, Laura, Charlotte and Jonas could drive back to Atlanta the next morning.

Here is some of the fun we had.