Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Charlotte's Baptism & Olivia's Birthday!

We spent the day celebrating with our best friends, The Boyds!  They flew home from San Diego and had their baby baptized this morning!  It was really beautiful.  Other than Alaric asking if he could have a coin to throw in the fountain, the day went great!
 Alaric couldn't WAIT to wear his bow tie!
 Look at sweet Charley!  She did so well today!
 The four of us always find ourselves standing in the kitchen talking about everything and nothing at all.  Even though the house was full of people, we found ourselves in the kitchen again!
 Lots of celebrating!  First for Charley
 Then for Olivia's birthday!
 The 7 kids ( ages 1-13) played perfectly ( no really- not ONE fuss from any of them at all for 2 hours)!  And what did they play with?  Vintage Little People toys.....hundreds of the Old School little people and then every known thing imaginable....the house, the castle ( who knew about a castle), the garage, the airplanes, cars, merry go rounds, swings, etc!  It was awesome to see!

 We gave Charley her first stuffed animal.  A super soft doggu ( or lamb, I'm not sure) that says a prayer when you hug it.  She loved it.  It was really sweet to see.
 Alaric's family...us and his God family ( he loves his god sisters TONS!)
 Alaric and his Godparents!  
 Alaric often times is stuck with girls but today he had a 9 year old and a 13 year old!  So fun! ( look at those sweet ties!)
 The greatest was spending a few hours with my best friend who lives so far away- love you Schamie!

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Dan's Birthday

For Dan's Birthday, we gave him a sleepover at our house.  A little getaway...away from kids and schedules and stress.  Just a few hours of beer, meat, games, and sleeping in!

The men pick their beers for their tasting!
 We made AMAZING burgers....50% ground beef ( 80/20) 50% ground bacon!  YES-BACON!  The butcher did it for us and we will do it again. and again!  Incredible!
 Love my bro!
Literally all we did all night was drink beer, eat too much crap, and play trivia pursuit!  Dan got to sleep in until 8Am too!  Happy Birthday, Dan!  

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Nelson Golf Outing, Wedding Showers, Nelson Family Reunion

Saturday was the annual Nelson Family Golf Outing!  Here are the teams....





 What a fun group-love these people!
 Anytime this family gets togethers, its hugs, laughter, and lots of fun!

Anita and Brian
 Me and Brian!
 I wish I could show you more about the outing but I can't.  It started POURING RAIN ( can you see in the background).  Us and about 10 others went to the small shelter to wait out the storm.  By the time it stopped, we were....
 ...already back at the clubhouse drinking ( and I wasn't even an embarrassing player)
 We went home and changed and got ready for the wedding shower the family was hosting for Brian's cousins Luke ( and his fiance Alecia) and Tara ( and her fiance Brandon).  Both couples are getting married this fall!
 Of course the Fultons coordinated ( are you surprised?)

 The aunts planned The Newlywed Game for the two engaged couples and their parents.  It was awesome!
 Lots of fun, embarrasing moments ( mara is covering her face in embarrassment)
 stories told
 disapointment in answers
 lots of laughter
 and utter shock of answers!
 and of course boasting and bragging too!
 mostly fun-lots of fun!
 yellow was the color of the night!
 the couple loved opening gifts from the family!
 We are so happy for them to start their lives together!
 Alaric was thrilled when his cousins Tyler and Logan asked him to play go fish!
 And then we danced!
 and danced...
 and danced!  We left at 10 or so to get the kids home and asleep.  The rest partied until after 1AM!  God I love this family!
 Today was the 53rd annual Nelson Family Reunion with all the extended Nelson clan! We had a great group!
 One of Chris' cousins brought some old dress up clothes and Amara was IN HEAVEN! ( look at her work those yellow pumps!)
 We brought back and old time favorite and had a white elephant auction.  people brought items from their home, wrapped.  Others bid on them.  It was great!  All the money goes to the account used to rent the space each year and any supplies needed.  We raised more in one auction than had been in the account for years!  
 And we always play games ( thanks to Jeff)
 The tradition of a water balloon toss is always the favorite of the day for everyone, young and old.
 There is nothing better than a kid wet and smiling from a great day with his family!

Friday, August 3, 2012

Penis Head!

Some may judge me for posting this....and that's OK! I don't mind at all.

This is too awesome not to share with the world.  

Watch what I found when Amara got into my Bachelorette Party box and found the penis headband....