Going Private!!

Hey to all you blog readers, stockers (ha ha), browsers, out there! I am going private. I am just a little nervous about putting pictures of my kids on and not knowing who is looking at them so... if I could get your e-mails I will invite you to read my blog. Thanks! Either e-mail me @ angienielsen1@hotmail.com or just post them as a comment.

Look Who's 1!!

Our sweet baby boy turned 1 on Saturday! I can't believe it. He has grown up so fast. He has been such a joy to have around always. He is so sweet.

Here are the things I love about Kason:

• He loves to eat!! Anything pretty much and he enjoys his food soooo much!


• He has such cute chubby legs, hands, feet, cheeks etc. etc.


• He is a morning person. He is always so happy in the morning.


• He has such a sweet personality and is always giving me luvs and kisses.


• He is a momma's boy most of the time.


• He sings! It is the cutest thing ever.


• He says ma ma, dad, truck (cuck), coke (I know not a good thing!), and he tries to say "Avree."


• He has beautiful long eyelashes and blue eyes.


• He is such a boy!!

We had two birthday parties when we got home from Disneyland. One with my family and one with Nick's family. So Happy Birthday little man. We love you so much and couldn't imagine life without you!

And We're Off!

Well we are off to Disneyland tomorrow! Hopefully I don't or haven't forgotten anything:( I hate packing and I totally over pack always! I am pretty sure I will be over the 50 lb. limit! Hopefully Nick will let me put some shoes in his suitcase:) So I will post some pics when we get back. I am so excited I am sure I won't be able to sleep tonight!

6 Quirks!

Bethany tagged me and you are supposed to write about 6 quirks you have! I admit I am a little OCD about things so I have lots! Just ask Nick. So here are my top 6!

1. I have to do my hair and makeup before leaving the house! Also my children must have their hair done and matching clothes before leaving the house! Sometimes this causes us to be late but we try to be on time. I rarely leave the house without these things done unless I am soooo sick!

2. I am a little name brand crazy! Not that I have to have name brand things but that you have to match them up! Here comes the OCD!! If Kason is wearing a Nike outfit he has to have Nike shoes! Etc. Etc. I know this sounds crazy but it really bothers me if they don't match!!

3. I like the dishwasher loaded a certain way and only certain things can go in the dishwasher! I like to wash some things by hand!

4. I like my car to be clean! This has kinda gone down hill since I had kids and live in my car but I like to wash my car and have it smelling nice. Nick is very picky about his cars so I get this one from him. This is pretty funny but when we were first married and didn't have kids we would go to the shop and clean our cars inside and out every Saturday! I mean fully detailed!! So now that we have kids our cars are not so clean and don't smell so nice sometimes but we try to keep them somewhat clean.

5. I hate when I am talking to someone and they answer their cell phone mid-conversation and try to have both conversations at the same time. I also don't like when people talk on their phones really loud in public places. This drives me crazy! Like I want to hear your whole conversation!!

6. Here is the librarian coming out in me!! I am picky about spelling. I have to have everything spelled right and if it's not I will figure it out until it's right. Also I like to have things alphabetized. I haven't gotten to some things in my house but it is so easier to find things when they are alphebetized!

Ahhhhh! So now you all know my weird quirky things! And yes, I admit I do have some OCD! But the first step is to admit that you have it, right!! ha ha. And so I tag Ashlee, Jalane, Keesha, Tiff, (this could be your first post! I will help you.) and Teresa. And anyone else who reads this and wants to do it!

Free Pictures!

Yesterday we were in Layton doing some shopping and the lady at Kiddie Kandids asked if she could take some pictures of my kids. Of course I said yes, and they gave me a free one for Kason's Birthday coming up! Pretty cool! Here are the results!

Small & Simple Things!

"By small and simple things are great things brought to pass." Alma 37:6
I was just reading my friend Julie's blog about the small and simple things we enjoy in life. It inspired me to write some of the things I enjoy.
VISITING TEACHERS- When I first moved into the ward Julie and Karen were my visiting teachers. They always made me feel so welcome at church and that they were my 'friends' and not just because they were assigned to visit me. Growing up on the south end of the valley I didn't know hardly anyone at church and I always knew that I could talk to them and know that they were there for me!
SMILING FACES- Every morning I get to listen for my kids to wake up. I always know that they are so excited that they will have big smiles on their faces when I come in the room to get them. Also I am always so excited for them to get up so that I can kiss their chubby cheeks. I guess you could say that I am a morning person for this reason.
LEARNING- I have been blessed with great family in my life! I have three sisters, three sister-in-laws, a great mom, and a wonderful mother-in-law. Who have all taught me so much. I love to just sit and chat with these ladies and learn from them. They always have great advice for me. From laundry tips to fashion advice to parenting ideas. These ladies know!! And I feel so blessed to be able to learn from them. Thanks to all of you, you know who you are!
MY ROCK- This would be my husband Nick. He is my rock. Whenever I mess up or have a bad day he is there to bail me out! He is so strong and smart. He keeps me grounded! Thanks Nick for sticking with me for all of these years, I love you.

So those are my simple things in life. Thanks Julie for your inspiration. I have been so stressed lately and it was nice to write about some positive things. Life in general just gets so crazy that it's nice to stop and 'smell the roses.'

1st Day of Dancing!!

All Ready for Class

Av & Hal They Were Soooo Excited!

Had to Throw One in Of Kason Patty Caking

Yesterday Avree had her first dance lesson. She was so excited. The minute she woke up she came running and said "Mom did you remember, it's dancing day!!" She loves to dance and she really enjoyed the watching the gymnasts during the olympics. Hallie and Avree both have a floor routine that they have been doing on the rug at my sister's house. It is so cute to watch them try to do the same moves as the gymnasts.