Family! Family!

So this was probably the most exciting and traumatic weekend of my life. So it is a miracle if the Nielsen family is able to get together more than once a year. Well, we had a little miracle. Bridger Scott Nielsen. We had all gotten together for this little bundle of joy's baby blessing. Vernon's brother Joe also had a baby two month ago and Aubrey Ann's blessing was the same day. So needless to say it was a family filled weekend. Well, we were having a great time catching up, when we had an unexpected emergency. My sweet nephew Braxton who hadn't been feeling well the whole weekend was rushed to the hospital Saturday night, and was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. Our hearts and prays are with my Sis and her little family as they are on a huge learning curve and we are so happy that Braxton is still here with us. Brandy has posted more about his progress on her blog.

Bridger Scott

Aubrey Ann

Happy Anniversary/Valentine's Day Babe!!!

So this year's Love month was looking like the last few years. I was going to spend our Anniversary and Valentine's Day alone. Tear. Well, our Anniversary arrived right in the middle of Vernon's shift, but that sweet boy is learning, delivered where the most beautiful set of flowers I have ever received.

So the day after our anniversary Vernon calls me in the middle of the day (not normal because he is usually flying) and says that is sick and he has to come home. Yeah!! He came home and sad that he was sick. So I got his plane ticket changed and drove to SLC to pick him up. He didn't get in until 11:30 so I got to take a side trip and see my perfect new little nephew. Pictures in a post to come. So we got Vernon home and took him to the doctor the next day and he had sinunits and broncitis. Poor Boy! BUT... He was home for Valentine's Day, and not only that he was home for 21 days. Talk about a great month. So to my Sweetheart, I say I love you and this has been the best three years of my life. Heavenly Father was so kind to help me snatch the best husband in the world, even though I don't deserve him. He is so kind and thoughtful and so willing to give me whatever I want. Sometimes I feel like it's not fair that I can't be with him every second, but I am grateful for the time we do have together and we will have. Thanks for being my best friend.

It's Final!! We are moving to IF

So I know at the moment a lot of you are saying WHAT??, but it's true. Yes, we have gone crazy. There really is no logic in making a move to IF except that we both feel that is where we need to be. During our trip up to visit Vernon's parents over the New Years we were both overwhelmed with the feeling that it's where we needed to be. I just signed a lease this week, so we will be moving when Vern gets home from his shift next Friday. So everything is in place except I am jobless and feeling worthless. So if you know of anyone looking for a drafter or and office manager have them give me a call. Because it's not what you know it's who you know. Thanks for all of the support from all of our friends and family. We certainly miss our family and friends in Texas, but are so looking forward to spending time with family and friends in our new home.

I finally brought my camera!

After all of the games that we gone to I finally brought my camera for proof. Our finally game was a Star's game. I love hockey and would take it over the Mavericks any day.

My company tickets have a complimentary buffet before the game. Seriously, it has been some of the funnest food I've ate.

Isn't he cute?

Happy Thanksgiving All!!

Wow, has it been a crazy two weeks. A few months ago my boss asked if I would come out with his family to California for Thanksgiving. Well, Vernon was working until Thanksgiving day so why not, I thought. I agreed to it as long as he flew Vernon out after his shift for the last few days we were supposed to be there. So, I frantically tried to finish my classes before we left, and I did. (98% in one class and 97% in the other, yes I'm bragging) We left on Nov 21 on their private jet for California. We spent most of time going between his two homes, and private golf and tennis lessons for his grandsons. I spent most of my time in a golf cart driving them around the country club. I've never had such a relaxing work trip in my whole life. There are a bunch of other crazy things that I got to witness first hand, but I won't bore you. Needless to say, my arm is bruise from pinching myself so much to stay in reality. I left for Riverside on Thursday to spend the weekend with Vernon's family. Vernon finally flew in Friday afternoon after a frustrating day of missing flights. I shopped my first Black Friday. Yikes!! We got to meet Byron's girlfriend, what a cutie. After a great weekend with the Richmonds we drove back up to Palm Spring to fly home on the jet. My boss had a little negotiation with Vernon to try to get us to stay in Texas, but it didn't work. And for those of you who don't know, we are moving to Utah the day after Christmas!!! Yahoo!!!

For anyone who has a couple million to spare, private jets are definitely the ultimate in travel.

Tagged Twice

Okay, so I have been tagged for this one two times. I was trying to avoid letting my weirdness get out, but what would be the fun in that. Right? I'm only going to do five, because seven is just too revealing.

1. I love to clean, but lately you would never know that. I have a rule that if we ever go on a trip or vacation, everything and I mean everything has to be in it's place and clean. I just think it makes coming home a lot easier.
2. I plan on going to school for the rest of my life. I'm not joking. There are too many cool things to learn, so I'll always be taking a class whenever I can.
3. This is only true of late, but I hate chick flicks. I'm not sure why, but one day I woke up and had no desire to watch them any more. I'm sure that constantly hearing Vernon say how stupid they are worked it's way into my subconscience.
4. I love to budget. Just ask Vernon. I have every scenario work out in mind. If money goes here and if money goes there... I have the next five years mapped out on a spreadsheet.
5. This weird tradition that I've had forever. If I see a digital clock at 11:11, it means I'm going to have a lucky day, but if I look at it again while it is still 11:11, then I'm going to have bad luck day. I'm sure I came up with this as a kid and for some reason it stuck, and even though it is silly.

I tag Mom, Bran, Britt, Rox, Ali. Have fun.

My "Work" Trip

So I had to go on a work trip last week, and my boss loves Vernon so much that he let him tag along. We had to transport one SVU up to his home in Vail.....(Notice how packed the car was)

Vail could not have been more beautiful this time of the year. I also took the best shower of my life while I was there. Last time we stayed at the house I missed this bathroom and the awesome shower in it. (It is one of those house that you pick which area of the house to stay and stay put because you get exhausted walking around it.)

Then we drove another SUV down to his condo in Las Vegas....
This was a little place that we stopped along I-70. Highly recommended drive, especially this time of the year.

Once we got to Vegas it was family time. Everyone stopped by Brandy's for the weekend to be there for Braxton's baptism. Since we don't get to be together very often, we threw Brit a baby shower while we had the chance.

We are all so proud of Braxton and his decision to be baptized. We had so much fun playing with the boys and jumping on the tramp. Until next time.....

Now we are home again, home again, and Vernon is off to work. Time goes by too fast.