JJ's pics

I have such an awesome neighbor who took these pics for me.  I love them.  I could have posted a million more, but I chose some of my favorites!

Blah!!! Boy do I feel ungrateful!!

I don't understand life really.  I look at my life and honestly things could not be more perfect.  In the last month my husband has had not one, but two promotions at work.  He just got offered a job in HR with his company, which is such a blessing.  He started a masters degree a little while ago and I have to be honest I was nervous about it.  He hadn't really been using his bachelor degree.  I didn't want to spend more money for more school, but he told me that he felt really good about it.  I supported him and  he couldn't have been more right.

After just having been made a supervisor, they posted a job for an HR Business Partner.  They NEVER have openings in HR.  He told me he was going to put in for it.  I told him that made me nervous, I didn't want people to think he was ungrateful, he had just been made supervisor!  He did it, and I am so glad he did!!  I know he will do great and he is super excited!!

Then there is our beautiful new baby.  He could not be any sweeter.  It is safe to say that we are all in love with him.  It is true that he is a newborn and doesn't sleep the best, but hey what can I expect.

Anyway, with all this goodness in my life...I still feel Blah!!  Maybe it is because after a few weeks of feeling somewhat skinny with that baby out of my body I realize that I am so NOT and I have lots to lose.  Maybe it is that my mom and dad aren't here and have not seen my baby in person and won't until he is 3 (unless I am able to go to Mexico with him)  Maybe it is because on of my best friends (my sister) just moved to Logan and I can't stop by her house any time I want.  I don't know, I guess I am just venting.  I feel guilty for feeling Blah, but I do.  I know I can be a major pessimist, that is definitely a weakness I have.  I am trying to get out of this funk.  Sorry for the lame-O post, but I just had to get it out!!

I can't get enough!!

As if you cannot tell I kind of like this little guy!  I can't get enough of him!!  He has been under bili lights for the last 2 days so none of us have been able to hold him NEAR enough!!  He still is young, but is so content and sweet, he rarely cries.  He is so calm.

Meet JJ Ryder Nielsen

Here is our newest family favorite!!  Boy do we love him!!  9lbs 7oz!  20.5 in. long.

I do have to share the story of his name because it is actually a cool story!!  When I first got pregnant Jared decided he loved the name JJ.  I was not absolutely keen on it and would tell him we would see.  He got the kids all on board with the name and that is what they would call him.  We decided when I was about 6 months pregnant that JJ was not the name and were thinking of several others.  Trevor and Shelby refused to quit calling him JJ. 

On our way to the hospital we had decided that his name would probably be Ryder.  I told the Dr. that and he said he really liked it.  After he was born the Dr said, "so is his name Ryder then?"  I said, "I don't know Jared, is it."  The Dr then said, "Do you guys like BYU football" we told him that we did and then he said, "this kid is big, he looks like a running back, you should name him JJ"  I could not believe it!  I told the Dr. that is what Jared wanted to name him.  I took it as a sign and low and behold, his name JJ Ryder Nielsen.  I have to admit I absolutely LOVE IT!!

Tomorrow!!! I cannot wait!!

Well tomorrow is the big day!!  Baby boy will make his appearance into our family.  We could not be more excited.  I have to admit that I am a tad bit nervous, but that is natural.  I cannot wait to meet him and hold him.  I will definitely post pictures. YAY!!

Ms. Shelby Lynn... first day of kindergarten

I have to admit.  I am SO glad that I am having another baby in a few weeks.  I am not shy about the fact that I enjoy it when my kids are in school.  I am not one that cries when school starts, I would describe it more as shouting for joy.  I just think that it is good for all of us, meaning the kids and myself to have that in their lives.  Today however, was different.  I sent my youngest to kindergarten and it was not easy.  With my kids being so close together I dreamed for this day.. I thought that is the day that life will be GREAT.  I was sorely disappointed.  What a great lesson to enjoy the moment.  Trevor is the sibling just older than Shelby and he is in 3rd grade.  She has been my little sidekick for a few years now.  I will miss her!!  She is so much fun and I feel like I have gotten to know her well.  I am excited to get to know this new baby.  He will be my little pal for years to come!!  The sad thing is I will have to go through this again in 5 years.  You better believe I will cherish the time I have with him before school starts.

First Day of School

Here they are!  My sweet little kids on their first day of school.  Well 3/4 of them anyway.  The 4th will be starting kindergarten next week.  They were all so excited.  I have to admit the older they get the more nervous I get for them..  Brett is starting 6th grade.  That means jr. high next year and that really scares me!!  Joquelle is going into 4th and Trevor into 3rd.  Its hard to believe how old they are getting.  Time truly flies.  I say that constantly, but it keeps continuing to amaze me.