Walking With Tippytoes!

2011-08-03T10:11:00.000-07:00

Announcing Seth Ray Nield's arrival.

2011-07-15T21:52:00.001-07:00

What's a better reason to update my blog than the arrival of our newest family member Seth Ray Nield. I went to the hospital around 11:30a.m. to be induced. After everything looked okay with my platelets they started the Pitocin around 12:30 p.m. Shortly after they broke my water and and I was able to get my epidural. It took a while for they epidural to start working and my contractions became quite unpleasant. Lets just say I was very grateful when it started to work so I could enjoy my delivery without focusing on the pain. I jumped from a 4 to a 10 in about 15-20 minutes. I told my sister and husband that I was starting to feel a lot of pressure. I think they thought I was crazy till the nurse came and said I was ready to go. I only had to push three times and then Seth was here. He arrived at 3:23 p.m. weighing 6lbs 15 oz. and 20 inches long. I couldn't believe how fast everything went. From the time they started my Pitocin till he was born took less then 3 1/2 hours. I am so grateful he is here and he is a healthy. I already love him so much.

I am so grateful to have the support of my husband and sister not only during the delivery but during my pregnancy as well. I don't know how I would have done it without them. Justin is such a great husband and father and Tara is the best sister and aunt. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Seth Ray Nield is named after his father, grandpa and his great great grandfather.
My kids were so excited to finally meet their new bother. They both loved holding him. I have a feeling I am going to have to keep a close eye on Brylee. I can already tell she is going to want to be such a good helper. Maybe to good of one. :)

Seth loved his first bath. He didn't cry much, but his favorite part was when they washed his hair.
Seth's Great Grandma Falslev came to visit him. He is her 13th Great Grandchild.

I am so grateful that this pregnancy is over with, but I am even more grateful that he is here and healthy and that everything went great. I am looking forward to watching him grow up with Brylee and CJ. Seeing their similarities and differences. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful family. It's my dream come true.,

2010-10-25T10:21:00.000-07:00

My wonderful cousin Jordan Falslev Has picked up Photography. He is quite a talented kid. He took our family pictures and I think they turned out great.

Jordan you are so talented. We are so proud of you!

I hope your whole life is one beautiful dance!

2010-08-25T15:06:00.001-07:00

I am so excited and grateful for Brylee being able to have the opportunity to take dance. She has always been my little dancer! She was so funny when I took her shopping for her dance clothes and shoes. She kept kissing my hand and telling me “Thanks mom!”. Last night I told her she needed to get to bed and get some rest so she could go to dance in the morning. She went right up to bed and went right to sleep. When I dropped her off at the dance studio I didn't expect to get so emotional. She went right up to her class and was listening to her teacher right away. It made me realize my baby girl is growing up so fast! C.J. wasn't to happy either. He didn't like leaving Brylee there. He kept saying “Brylee Brylee” in the saddest little voice till we went and picked her up. If CJ and I got so emotional about taking her to dance I can't imagine how I'm going to feel when she starts school on Tuesday! :( But the good news is that Brylee loved it! I love you so much Bylee. I hope your whole life is one beautiful dance!

Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music. ~William Stafford

Sledding on New Years day!

2010-01-14T19:35:00.001-08:00

I know it's sad but my kids had never been sledding before. So on New Years day. Justin and I decided to take them to a little hill. My mother in-law Bonnie came with us. It has been so long since I have been sledding I don't remember the last time I went. Brylee loved it, but every time she went down by herself she would lay down and close her eyes. She would say it was scary but then wanted to go again. I'm not sure what Carl thought of it. He didn't cry but kinda had a scared look on his face every time he went down. We had a really good time. It was fun watching Bonnie play in the snow with the kids and pour Justin got his exercise hauling the kids up and down the hill. It was well worth it. I can't wait till we go again.

Our wonderful Christmas!

2010-01-08T13:23:00.001-08:00

CJ loved the Egg Nog! Christmas day!

Love the PJ's Brylee loved her aunt Mai dessert!

All the presents for five kids!

Christmas Eve PJ's. Christmas eve bedtime story!

Nield Christmas Party!

2009-12-21T13:54:00.000-08:00

Every year all us Nields get together for our annual Christmas party. This year we booked the church. It was great. The kids could run around and the boys could play basketball. We had a yummy Christmas dinner and played games and just chatted. After grandma gave all the kids their Christmas presents. Brylee and CJ each got a really cute pair of Pj's.The only thing that wasn't great about our party was that not everyone could come. We really missed those who missed out!

Thanksgiving!

2009-12-21T13:03:00.001-08:00

We had Thanksgiving at my Grandma and Grandpa Blaus house this year. Of course it was so delicious. I ate so much I almost didn't have room for pie. I said almost! I love Pumpkin pie. It is my favorite! CJ couldn't get enough of my Grandmas banana cream pie. Yummy. Talking about it is making me hungry!Brylee and MckaylaCJ and Grandpa DenoGrandma Blau

Baby Shower!

2009-12-21T12:34:00.000-08:00

Yes I know I'm a little behind on blogging. I'm going to try and catch up. So lets start where I left off!
Well right before Thanksgiving we went to Idaho Falls to my niece Laceys baby Shower. She is having a boy and is due in January. She has the cutest belly. I just love that pregnant glow people get! After the baby shower Chelsie let the kids ride her horse. Brylee thought that was a blast! It was so much fun hanging out with family.

Cute belly!

Don't you just love it when everyone touches your belly!

My sweet little niece Capri.

CJ and his cousin Chelsie

Brylee and Noelle Riding the horse!

Five and a Duck!

2009-10-26T13:45:00.000-07:00

I have a funny story I wanted to share. My sisters sister in law Heather was taking our family pictures a couple weeks ago. I told her that When I got pregnant with my next baby I wanted her to take some pregnancy pictures of me so I can always remember being pregnant. She asked me how many kids Justin and I were planing on having. I told her we planned on having five and then we would like to adopt one. She gave me a strange look and then giggled a little. Then repeated five and a duck? I laughed and said not a duck, adopt! She said she thought that was the strangest response to that question she has ever heard. I saw her about a week after and she said she still can't stop laughing about it.
Any ways she did a great job with our pictures. She has such great talent. you should check out some of her work on her blog http://hcbphoto.blogspot.com/ .
Here are our family photos!

CJ is now one!

2009-10-13T11:57:00.000-07:00

On Oct 8Th my baby boy turned one. Wow has the last year flown by so fast! It just seems like yesterday that I had this grumpy little new born who I had to feed from a tube, he never slept or never stopped screaming. People would tell me that they had never seen a baby who cried so much. Despite all the crying you couldn't help but fall in love with him. He is still a handful (to say the least), but he has developed such a fun personality. He already is a tease, likes to wrestle with his dad and has a temper like you wouldn't believe. He fights with his sister, but will randomly go and give her a big hug. His first word wasn't dad or mom it was dog. He loves to hug soft things and is learning to walk. I'm so excited to see my little boy turn into a man. I love you CJ! Happy Birthday!

Justin and I gave him a giant soft Dinosaur. He loves it! He loves to go and give it big hugs!

His Grandma Bonnie made him this adorable puppy blanket. Every time he sees it he says Dog! Dog! It's so cute!

For his Birthday we rented a hotel room and use the pool for his party. It was a ton of fun. CJ is a little fish. He is to brave. He would rather just go on his own and not have us hold on to him. We made him puppy cupcakes and ordered pizza for dinner. I think everyone had a good time.

We had one little scare. My Nephew Ryan got into the pool without his life jacket. Walked a little to deep. My sister yelled for someone to grab him. I had CJ in my arms so I had to hurry and put him down. My sister in law and I jumped in the pool to grab him at the same time. The only difference was I was wearing my swimsuit and Cam was fully clothed. Shoes and all. At least she checked her pockets first! Sorry to get you all wet, but thanks for jumping in! I told you you should have swam with the rest of us! :) Afterwards I watched my sisters kids while her and her husband went to a movie. The kids all got to bath in the giant jetted tub and we all cuddled up on the bed and watched Snow White. Then my sister came and took my kids over night so Justin and I could enjoy a nice romantic evening in our Honeymoon suite. It was a great day! Thanks you to everyone who came to celebrated CJs first year with us!

Growing up too fast!

2009-09-23T11:44:00.000-07:00

My sisters little girl Nicole just had her sixth birthday. I can't believe it. It just seem like yesterday when she was our round little chubby baby. But know she is growing up way too fast. She is so beautiful, loving and smart. Her party was fun. Her mom made her a dang cute Tinkerbell cake and my kids had fun running around and wrestling their daddy.HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE! WE LOVE YOU!

Summer Fun!

2009-09-22T15:03:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a while since I blogged last so I am going to play catch up. Here's whats been going on with us this summer!

We went to Logan Fair with my sister and her kids. It was a lot of fun. A lot more fun than last year. It took her a while but she started to love the rides. She didn't want to get off. On one of the ride the operators was nice and just let her stay on for several turns.

We went to Bear Lake several times. Brylee Loved to play in the sand (not the water).

CJ loved to eat the sand and hang out with his Mommy!

We also went to the Ogden pool with my sister and her family. I love that pool it is so much fun for the kids. Brylee learned to like the water and CJ loved to crawl till his face was going under it!

Brylee and CJ catching a little sun.

My nephew Ryan learning to hold his breath!

We also had our Nield reunion. It was a blast. We all went camping at Dawneta Hot springs. We swam all day and played all night. It was both of my kids first time camping and staying in a tent. It was so much fun to get together as a family!

CJ and his Aunt Debra

Brylee pouting.

Frankie teaching Brylee how to play soccer.

My goofy nephew Derick stuffing his face full of marshmallows

My Beautiful Niece McKayla turned eight and was baptized.

Brylee giving her cousin a big kiss!

Well there it is. A little of whats been going on. Hopefully I will be better at keeping up on my Blogging. Wish me luck! :)

I can never pick just one pose!

2009-08-03T15:27:00.001-07:00

My Sunshine is Two!

2009-07-20T09:45:00.000-07:00

Time goes by way to fast. It just seems like yesterday that I delivered this beautiful little five pound, blond curly haired little bundle of joy and now she is two. Words can't explain how much I love her and how much joy she has brought to mine and Justin's lives. I will always be so grateful to my Heavenly Father for giving her to us. To celebrate her two years here on earth we had a beach party for her. I thought we would only be there for a couple hours but a couple turned into eight and a half. It was a lot of fun. She loves Mickey Mouse so I made her a Mickey Mouse cake. It turn out way cute. She was so excited. We ate, opened presents and then just played. Brylee loved the sand but was to chicken to get in the water. Finally after being there for seven hours my sister Tara got her to go in and play for a bit. Our friends Chase and Mary brought a boat and took turns taking people tubing. It was a long but fun day! I am so thankful for all our family and friends who came to celebrate Brylee's life with us! Then the next day (her actual birthday) we went o Brylee's Great Grandma and Grandpa Blau's house. Grandma made her a yummy chocolate cake and we all sang her happy birthday. It was fun and i still can't believe she is already two years old!

2009-07-08T11:53:00.000-07:00

The forth was a lot of fun. First we went o the Paris Cafe' For lunch. If you have never been there you need to go. It is Yummy. After was the Paris Parade. The kids loved to get all the candy. Brylee wouldn't wait for me to open it she would just bite right through the wrapper. Then we went to Justins Uncle Deloys house for another lunch it was fun just to hang out and visit with everyone.Later that night Justin cooked a yummy dutch oven dinner for everyone. Then came the fireworks. Brylee liked the ones off of M hill but didn't care for the loud ones off the tennis courts. She would hide her face and say I'm okay I'm okay over and over again. CJ loved them all. He didn't take his eyes off of them the whole time.

Ever wonder what Brylee would look like with straight hair? Wonder no more!

2009-07-02T19:51:00.000-07:00

Celebrating the best five years of my life!

2009-06-17T12:41:00.000-07:00

Nothing like a room with a view!

June 11Th was mine and Justin's Five year anniversary! I can't believe it's been five years already and what and great five years it has been. We have had two beautiful children and our love for each other has done nothing but grow. This last weekend we went to Idaho Falls to celebrate our marriage. Justin proposed to me at the Idaho falls Temple five and a half years ago. We had a wonderful time. We took the kids swimming at our hotel and then they went to there Aunt Debra and Uncle Lamont's house to spend the night. This was kinda hard for me. it was the first time C.J has ever spent the night with out me. and the only other time Brylee has is when I was in the hospital having C.J. but the Kids had a blast. It was nice to have some time with Justin without the kids. We went shopping and then we went to my favorite restaurant Garcia's for dinner. Our hotel was beautiful. We stayed at the Hilton and had a room with a beautiful view of the temple.

Brylee was scared of the water. She just wanted to play on the side of the pool. Guess we'll have to go swimming a lot this year to fix that problem!

C.J loved the water he was just like a little fish!

C.J and his cousin Troy!

Fun weekend!

2009-06-17T12:23:00.000-07:00

The first weekend in June was a fun one. The kids and I went to Logan for a visit. We went to the Bergsjos to hang out. Brylee had a blast playing with Kensie. They played in the water and jumped on the trampoline together.

Then next day was our friend Bree's Bridal Shower. There was a lot of yummy food. My favorite was the chocolate dipped strawberries and pineapple. Chocolate and fruit mixed need I say more. Yummy! The kids had a good time all playing together. Cam you did a great job and congrats Bree!

Brylee loved the balloons!

My adorable nephew Fankie and Bree's boy Toby!

My Little Lizards!

2009-06-04T13:51:00.000-07:00

Those of you who were around Brylee when she was little baby you knew she always stuck out her tongue like a lizard. It was one of the first things we noticed about her when I had her. We use to make fun of it and say it was to big to fit in her mouth. Well over the last week CJ has started doing the same thing and his tongue is just as big. Now I have a Lizard Girl and Lizard Boy!

Happy Birthday Mom!

2009-06-01T12:48:00.000-07:00

Today would have been my moms 52nd birthday!

Just want to wish her a Happy Birthday!

So Happy Birthday Mom!

We love you!

NICE WARM DAY!

2009-05-18T16:33:00.000-07:00

Today it was such a warm day. All Brylee says to me is "I wanna go outside!". So we went outside and spent hours just playing and relaxing on the grass. We kept the sun screen on and the hats trying not to soak up too much sun since both my kids are blond and pail white. Brylee just had a blast she played in the sprinklers, with her Brother and with her cats. I wasn't sure if I would ever get her inside. We all shared some pudding and I worked with C.J. trying to teach him to sit. Yes he is 7 1/2 months old and still can't sit. He is just to wiggly. But today we made some progress I could get him to sit on his own for a min or two with out falling. You have no idea how big an accomplishment this is for him! I'm proud of him. It was fun and nice to get outside. I'm so excited for summer!

Art Time with Brylee!

2009-05-15T16:26:00.000-07:00

Maybe markers wasn't such a good idea!

Mothers day weekend!

2009-05-14T14:18:00.000-07:00

I had a lot of fun this mothers day weekend. On sat we went to Justins Brothers Bills house and had a mothers day cook out. We hung out Justin got to play the WI fit and then the whole family played Rock Band. It was my fist time. It was fun. Then on Sunday we went to My Grandma and Grandpa Blaus house. We had a Yummy dinner. It is like eating Thanksgiving dinner ever time we go. Yum! Later that evening we went and saw my mom. Then Tara and Rob cook us dinner. All I can say it was a fun mothers day filled with allot of yummy food!

Our Easter

2009-04-14T13:27:00.000-07:00

Don't believe what she says!

2009-04-06T11:58:00.000-07:00

Don't believe what Brylee says. She is one not two! I'm not sure where she learned this but one day I decided to ask Brylee how old she was. I wasn't sure if she knew. Well she said she was two. I said your not two your only one, her reply was no I'm two. I have tried for a week now but she keeps insisting she is two. When I try to tell her she is only one and to say one she gets mad and says NO I'M TWO! I wonder what she will do when she really turns two. Will she say she is three? =) I kinda got it on tape but of course as soon as you pull out the video camera they won't do it as good. I also have a video of how good she is learning her signs. Watch when she signs water she can't spread her fingers apart so she sticks her other fingers in between them to spread them apart! Thanks for the DVD again Lindsey. I need to get some more!

2nd Hair Cut! What do you think?

2009-03-30T20:07:00.000-07:00

It's pretty sad Carl is almost 6 months old and has already had his second hair cut. This time I went a lot shorter on the top. Bonnie (Justins mom)Likes it better when it's long. I'm still trying to make up my mind. I like it but next time I might not go so short. I want your opinion. So please share!

Fly on the wall!

2009-03-30T11:39:00.000-07:00

Who knew a fly on the wall could be so entertaining and could become a little girls best friend!

The other day Brylee was sitting by the window getting so excited, when I went over to see what she was looking at I saw it was a fly. She sat there for over a half an hour watching this fly.Finally she went in the kitchen to get a drink. Then she ran back to the couch and got upset because she couldn't find her fly. She just kept saying Fly? Fly? Over and over again. I helped her look for it and finally we found it she was so excited. I just hope that it doesn't traumatize her when she sees me kill a fly with a fly swatter!

Our 2006 Dodge Durango

2009-03-16T11:12:00.000-07:00

Kevin Bergsjo had been look for a new vehicle for us the last couple of weeks. We wasn't sure he would be able to find us what we wanted in our price range but sure enough on sat he call us and told us he had a 2006 Dodge Durango for us to come and look at. We drove to Ogden took it for a test drive and decided to buy it. We love it. If anyone is looking to find a great deal and a great place to buy a new vehicle go to Destination Auto in Ogden UT. They will hook you up.

Then on Sunday we went to church. After church we came out and noticed someone had backed up into our right passenger side bumper took off some paint and cracked it right down the middle. The worse thing about it is that they just drove off. No note or anything just left. The damage isn't to bad and our insurance will cover it (after we pay our deductible). I'm just more upset that they just drove off. You would think that of all places people would at least be honest at church! Next Sunday I'm sure we will be keeping our eyes open for a car with bright red paint on their bumper!

Longer than it looks!

2009-03-11T16:11:00.000-07:00

Brylees hair is deceiving. It's allot longer than it looks. When she wears it down it just curls up so much it looks pretty short. Sometimes I don't think it is growing at all, because the longer it gets the more curly it gets. I just realized it was long enough to put in a full side pony tail. I would have never guessed it had grown so much.

The Life of our Snowman!

2009-03-06T15:59:00.000-08:00

Life Span 60 Days!

Birthday Parties!

2009-03-04T19:18:00.000-08:00

Brylee was invited to a boy named Hunters (my friend Nikki's little boy) birthday party on Saturday. He was turning one.She had allot of fun. She even found a little boyfriend.

Then on Monday it was my nephews Birthday. He turn three. He had a fun party. They played pin the dog on the fire truck and then had to pop balloons to win prizes. Brylee loved Ryans bike he got from his mom & dad. But wasn't even close to reaching the petals.

My sweet Brylee!

2009-03-04T18:44:00.000-08:00

The other day I was exhausted! Brylee was watching T.V. and I was laying on the couch. I started to doze off a little bit. The next thing I knew Brylee was covering me with C.J's Blanket. Then she brought me a toy and laid it next to me. She gave me a kiss on the cheek and told me night-night. It was so sweet.

Silly Photos!

2009-02-15T19:48:00.000-08:00

Who said romance was dead?

2009-02-14T21:00:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning and was about to get up with C.J. when Justin told me to lay back down that he would take care of the kids so I could sleep in. About an hour later he surprised me with breakfast in bed. It was wonderful! He made eggs, bacon and heart shaped pancakes served with chocolate milk, beautiful roses and a very sweet card. After I ate he came and took the dishes and let me go back to sleep. I didn't have to worry about the kids, all I had to do was sleep. Then this evening his mother watched our kids and he took me to a nice steak house in Garden city followed by a visit to a chocolate shop. Where he bought me some Chocolate covered raspberries and chocolate covered pretzels. I love Justin so much he is such a wonderful husband. He is so thoughtful and I know he loves me. I am so grateful to have him in my life.

Happy Valentines Day!

Bed Time For Brylee!

2009-02-10T17:51:00.000-08:00

C.J is getting to big for his bassinet so we had to decide if we were going to get another crib or try to take Brylee out of hers. We thought Brylee might still be a little to young to understand she needed to stay in bed. Well my Grandma and Grandpa Blau said they had a toddler bed we could have if we wanted it. So we decided we would try and if it didn't work out we would just have to get another crib.
After we put the bed together we showed it to Brylee. She seemed excited about it. She crawled into it and even jumped up and down on it. Well then came bed time. We read her a book, said our prayers and off to bed she went. Justin and I expected to have to put her back in bed at least a few times, but after about fifteen minutes Justin went to check on her and she was sound asleep. Not once did we have to put her back in bed. She slept through the night till ten the next morning. Great right. Well next came the challenge of nap time. She tends to fight me a little more often at nap time. So I laid her down and explained that it was time for her nap and that she needed to stay in bed. A few minutes later I heard her up playing. I went and put her back in bed and told her she needed to stay in bed. Again a few minutes later I heard her playing. This time as soon as she saw me she ran and got back into bed. It took a couple more times of her running back to bed but she finally stayed and took her nap.
Right now we are attempting night two. So far so good. She has been in bed for over an hour and hasn't got out once. She is sound asleep. Lets hope the pattern stays so that in a week or so we can move C.J in to the crib. Wish us luck.

Our Little Man!

2009-02-10T17:16:00.000-08:00

Justin has had this weird thing about C.J's hair, he has refused to let me cut it. I kept telling him that it was getting to long. So finally on Saturday he told me I could trim the sides as long as I didn't touch the top. I was so glad because the sides were growing past his ears. So I grabbed the opportunity and cut it right then, before he could change his mind. I may have gotten a little carried away but he looks cute. Although he would look much better if Justin would let me trim the top a little. Oh well, compromise right?

Our little boy is just the opposite of Our little girl starting off with there size difference. We took C.J to his four month check up yesterday. He weighs 14 pounds 12 oz. he is in the 50Th percentile for his weight Brylee has never been past the 3rd percentile at 18 months only weighing 19 pounds. She had better be nice to her little brother pretty soon he will be much bigger then her, But they do have one thing in common they are both shorties C.J. is only in the 25Th percentile and Brylee is in the 10Th.

They may be different but one things for sure I have two very cute kids.

Our Lively Super Bowl Party!

2009-02-02T11:16:00.000-08:00

We didn't go to a super bowl party. We just stayed home and watched it. Bonnie, Brylee and C.J. Were zonked out within the first ten minutes. When Brylee woke up she watched most of the game with us every once in a while she would yell ya or touch down with her daddy. She even cheered for the wrong team. We need to work on that with her. Part way though the game I put C.J. on the ground. The next thing I knew he rolled over (for the first time) and started to watch the game. It looks like their daddy got his wish. Two kids who love football.

Justins Birthday

2009-02-02T10:45:00.000-08:00

On Friday the 30Th Justin turned 27. He is getting so old! I helped Brylee make a card from her and C.J. and she gave him a box of cherry chocolates ( those are his favorite ) and I gave him a card as well. When he got home from work I surprised him with a homemade New York style blueberry cheesecake (also a favorite ). I'm not trying to brag but it was yummy. We have been saving a Red Lobster gift card to use for mine and Justins birthdays so on Saturday we took off and went to Pocatello. We took the kids to the mall, Let Brylee play on the soft play there, Justin went to the sportsman warehouse to look at a new bow he his saving for and then we went and ate at Red Lobster. Justin and I are big seafood fans. We can't afford it very often so this was a treat for us. Over all we had a pretty good day.

Two Little Chefs!

2009-01-26T16:28:00.000-08:00

Just some fun pictures I wanted to share with everyone. Brylee and Ryan are so cute and when they aren't fighting they are the best of friends!
A good chef always tastes their creation first! Safety first! A happy chef makes a good chef!

A good chef always looks good while cooking!

Brylees 1st visit to the Dentist!

2009-01-23T23:55:00.001-08:00

We don't really have dental insurance so I have been putting off taking Brylee to the Dentist. I figure all her baby teeth are going to fall out anyways right! J/K. Well I decided I have better stop putting off be a good responsible mom so we took her on Monday. She never will let Justin or I look at her teeth and always fights us when we try to brush them, so I thought this would be interesting to see how the Dentist would get her to open her mouth. The little stinker didn't even fuss. She just opened right up and let them do their thing. She was so good we were so proud of her. Her teeth look great except her bottom teeth have no space between them so the Dentist said it is really important that we floss them. Well of course when we get home and tried to brush her teeth that night, she fought us again and the dentist expects us to floss her teeth how?

Is it worth the risk. I hope the answer is no.

2009-01-21T10:41:00.001-08:00

Well I Just turned 25 on the 19Th and I've been reflecting on my life, mistakes I've made,Good choices I've made,people I love, etc...I already think about my mom allot, but even more so now. I been thinking about how one single choice can change your life and peoples lives around you forever.
Twenty five years ago my mother gave birth to me. I'm sure she was excited and had so many hopes and dreams. Hopes and dreams that she would have wanted to share with her children. I'm sure she thought about what kind of mother she would have wanted to be. Having that mother daughter relationship. Watching us grow, helping us with those hard decisions everyone has to make in life, Dating, seeing us get married and have children(I know I have thought about these things with my children). Unlike most women I know she was always so excited to become a Grandma. She could have been such a great one. I imagine her having sleep overs with her grandchildren, making popcorn, watching movies, coming over to help with last minute school projects just like she did with me and helping me make creative Halloween costumes for my kids.She would have loved it and my kids would have loved her. All these things could have been if she wouldn't have made that one choice or if she would a have made the choice to get help once things got out of control.
I'm not sure when the decision was made. Before or after I was born. I guess it doesn't really matter. But she made the decision to take that first drink. I'm sure when she did, she had no idea how it would change her and her children's lives forever. I believe that if she was able to look into the future that choice would have turned out to be a different one. I'm not sure how long it took, but I'm sure it was shortly after. My mother became a alcoholic and headed down a path she never would have wanted. She lost everything her home, her faith, hope, her children, grandchildren, and finally her life.
I know some people don't agree with my decision to allowed limited contact between her and my kids. But what they don't understand is that I promised myself my kids would have a different childhood then mine. They wouldn't have to watch someone they love destroy there life. They may think that a child wouldn't understand or recognize these things going on around them. But no matter how hard you try to hide them. They do! It's my job as mother to protect them no matter what and I had to protect them from her. I wish so bad that things could have been different. That she would have taken one of those many opportunities she had offered to her to get help but she didn't. I love my mom and always had hope that someday she would get help and we could have that life together. That mother daughter relationship.The day she died took away that hope.
I just hope that something positive can come from her death. That someone can look at her life, her story and recognize that they don't want to take the chance to have that be there story. That alcohol, drugs, Prescription drugs or what ever demons that's creeping into there life. Just isn't worth it. I know that everyone who drinks doesn't become my mother, an alcoholic. But if there is even a small chance which there always is. Is it worth the risk. I hope the answer is no.

A Days Activities!!

2009-01-09T18:08:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Bonnie convinced me to take Brylee outside and build a snowman with her. After seeing Tara build one with her kids I decided it wasn't a bad idea, plus I want Brylee to get use to the snow. Well at first she bawled then after she saw me playing in the snow she played in it for a few minutes and the watched me build our snowman. Then she bawled again till I picked her up out of the snow. I think she is scared of it. I built the snowman facing our back kitchen window so Brylee could look out the window at it. So now she will go over to the window and wave to the snowman while saying Hi. It really cute!
After playing in the snow we went inside and got out Brylees Christmas present her aunt Tara and uncle Rob bought her. It is a doodle mat we played with it for about an hour Brylee was even getting tired and still wanted to doodle so she started coloring whiled laying down.

Here is a cute Video of Brylee talking and how sweet she is with her little brother.

Brylee Loves to play with C.J. I'm sure she can't wait till he is a little older so he can interact with her a little more. She loves to kiss him, wipe his face, give him his Binky and of course dress him up. Here are some pictures of her latest dress up idea.

I love my kids and I'm so thankful that my husband works so hard to make it so I can stay home and have these moments with them. I will Cherish them forever.

2009-01-05T23:46:00.000-08:00

A couple of weekends ago we went to my grandparents house for dinner. We took Brylees snow clothes so Justin could take her out side to play. We hadn't taken her out in the snow yet to play. Well all the kids wanted to come out and play. It turned into a big snowball fight. Everyone had a blast except for Brylee the only thing she liked about the snow was eating it.

Grandpa Blau 80 years young!

2008-12-30T15:35:00.000-08:00

On Saterday we had a birthday party for my Grandpa Blau. It was allot of fun seeing all the family and spending time with my Grandpa and Grandma Blau. We don't get to do that as much as I would like. Brylee loves her Great grandma and Grandpa. It's so much fun to see how excited she gets when she sees them. We love them so much. Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Christmas!

2008-12-30T15:07:00.000-08:00

Christmas was a lot of fun this year, but it was also a sad one. Seeing some loved ones struggling with personal issues as well as it being the first Christmas after my mother past away. Now that my mother is gone I have all these memories popping into my head all the time. When I was a little Girl we always got to open one present from our parents Christmas eve. We always always got pajamas. Well Justin and I decided to carry that tradition with our kids. So it was fun seeing Brylee open her Jammie's. Brylee was allot of fun this year. Seeing her get excited over all the presents. When she opened the ones from my Dad and Micala. She would yell Yay! as loud as she could. It was way cute. It was so much fun spending Christmas with all our family. Going to visit everyone Christmas day and having a dinner with my dad and Micala.
I love Christmas seeing everyone open there presents and feeling so much love around. My kids are still to little to understand the true meaning of Christmas, but I hope I can teach them to understand, to remember Christ and all he did for us and that it's better to give than to receive. My grumpy little boy. I didn't know he knew how to smile.
Brylee loved her and C.J.S Presents from Bill and Hollie.
C.J.s Christmas Jammies!
Brylees Christmas Jammies

Getting ready for Christmas!

2008-12-20T21:43:00.000-08:00

Better late then never!

2008-12-20T17:35:00.000-08:00

I've been really bad at blogging lately. To many things going on. But I have some cute pictures I wanted to post. I guess it's better late then never!

My sister and I took my dad and Micala to Dinner for his birthday. It was yummy! Happy Birthday dad!

Brylee decided to play dress up with C.J.

I love to cuddle with My little Carl!

Well it's over and done with!

2008-12-11T03:04:00.000-08:00

Well it is finally over and done with at, at least the surgery part. I had my surgery yesterday and it all seemed to go well. I don't seem to be as misurable as I thought I would be, but of course I'm still on alot of pain meds. So we will see how the week goes.
All I can say is I don't know what I would do without my wounderful family, they have been so helpfull. Bonnie drove me to garden city on monday to meet Justin and on her way home she hit a deer or I guess a deer hit her and put a dent in her car, I feel so bad expessially that it happened while doing me a favor. My husbabd took the day off work to help me and to help take care of the kids. He is so wounderful. Tara my amazing sister took the task of taking care of my two kids on top of her own three. Not an easy task Brylee is at that age where she is constantly getting into stuff and the doctor believes C.J. may have acid reflex and that is why he is so fussy. I'm sure she is woundering how I conned her into this one by now. I am so appreceative of all she does for me. I just hope the next couple of days aren't to stressful for her.
My dad is picking me up tomorrow morning and taking me to my post op appontment. I can't drive yet will all my meds.
So what can I say I have a wounderful family.

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

2008-12-03T17:25:00.000-08:00

For those of you who read my blog on a regular basis you know that when I was pregnant with C.J. I had a low blood platelet count. The doctors believed it was Gestational Thrombocytopenia. They said it would go away a soon as I delivered. Well after I had C.J. they never checked my blood platelets again. They just assumed it went away. When I left the hostpital I notice a large deep bruise on my breast I thought it was strange but just ignored it. Over the next few weeks I noticed bruises appearing all over my body. So when I went to my six week check up I asked the doctor about it. They thought I was anemic, But decited to check my blood platelet again. Well it tuned out that I was not anemic. My blood platelets were at 110,000 at the time of delivery of C.J. and had now dropped to 80,000. The doctor refered me to a specialist who ran some tests. Two days later hey dropped down to 70,000. The doctor told me it could be a few different things like A disease called ITP which was the most common or leukemia. I didn't like hearing the word Leukemia even if it wasn't the most likly cause. It was a little scary. Poor Justin was so worried. Well a few days later we got the test results back and it was ITP. It's never good news to find out you have some disease but I was sure glad it was that and not something like Leukemia.
So for now they are treating it with steroids. I'm still a little confused on what it is, but for those of you who are curious below is so infomation about it I found on the internet.

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is the condition of having a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) of no known cause (idiopathic). As most causes appear to be related to antibodies against platelets, it is also known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura or immune-mediated thrombocytopenic purpura. Although most cases are asymptomatic, very low platelet counts can lead to bleeding diathesis and purpura.

Epidemiology
The incidence of ITP is estimated at 50–100 new cases per million per year, with children accounting for half of that amount. In the USA, ITP is considered an orphan disease.

More than 70 percent of childhood cases end up in remission within six months, whether treated or not. Moreover, a third of the remaining chronic cases remitted during the follow-up observation, and another third ended up with only mild thrombocytopenia (>50,000 platelets per μL). ITP is usually chronic in adults and the probability of durable remission is 20–40%. The male:female ratio in the adult group is 1:1.2–1.7 (for children it is 1:1) and the median age of adults at the diagnosis is 56–60.

Signs and symptoms
Usually, ITP patients suffer from bruising; petechiae, nosebleeds and bleeding gums may occur if the platelet count is below 20,000, compared to a normal range of 150,000–400,000 per mm3.

Subarachnoid, intracerebral hemorrhage or other internal bleeding are very serious possible complications of this disease. Fortunately, these are unlikely in patients with the platelets count above 20,000.

Pathogenesis
In many cases, the cause is not actually idiopathic but autoimmune,with antibodies against platelets being detected in approximately 60 percent of patients. Most often these antibodies are against platelet membrane glycoproteins IIb-IIIa or Ib-IX, and are of the IgG type. The famous Harrington–Hollingsworth experiment established the immune pathogenesis of ITP.

The coating of platelets with IgG renders them susceptible to opsonization and phagocytosis by splenic macrophages. The IgG autoantibodies are also thought to damage megakaryocytes, the precursor cells to platelets, but this is thought to contribute only slightly to the decrease in platelet numbers.

The stimulus for auto-antibody production in ITP is probably abnormal T cell activity.Preliminary findings suggest that these T cells can be influenced by drugs that target B cells, such as rituximab.

Diagnosis
The diagnosis of ITP is a process of exclusion. First, the clinician has to determine that there are no blood abnormalities other than low platelet count, and no physical signs except for signs of bleeding. Then, the secondary causes (usually 5–10 percent of suspected ITP cases) should be excluded. Secondary causes could be leukemia, medications (e.g. quinine, heparin), lupus erythematosus, cirrhosis, HIV, hepatitis C, congenital causes, antiphospholipid syndrome, von Willebrand factor deficiency and others. In approximately one percent of cases, autoimmune hemolytic anemia and immune thrombocytic purpura coexist, which is a condition called Evans syndrome.

Despite the destruction of platelets by splenic macrophages, the spleen is normally not enlarged. In fact, an enlarged spleen should lead a clinician to investigate other possible causes for the thrombocytopenia.

Bleeding time is prolonged in ITP patients. However, the use of bleeding time in diagnosis is discouraged by the American Society of Hematology practice guidelines. A normal bleeding time does not exclude a platelet disorder.

A bone marrow examination may be performed on patients over the age of 60 and those who do not respond to treatment, or when the diagnosis is in doubt. On examination of the bone marrow, an increase in the production of megakaryocytes is seen and can help in determining if it's ITP. The blood analysis for the antiplatelet antibodies is a matter of clinician's preference, as there is a disagreement whether the 80 percent specificity of this test is sufficient.

Steroids/IVIG
A platelet count below 20,000/μL is an indication for treatment. Patients with 20,000–50,000 platelets/μL are considered on a case-by-case basis, and there is generally no need to treat patients with a count above 50,000.[6] Hospitalization is recommended in cases of significant internal or mucocutaneous bleeding.

Treatment usually is initiated with intravenous steroids (methylprednisolone or prednisone), intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) or a combination of these drugs. A platelet infusion may be administered in order to quickly raise the count. After the platelet count has stabilized, orally administered prednisone (1–2 mg/kg per day) is usually prescribed. Most cases respond during the first week of treatment. After several weeks of oral prednisone therapy, the dose is gradually reduced. However, 60 to 90 percent of patients relapse after the dose is decreased below 0.25 mg/kg per day and subsequently stopped.

Splenectomy (removal of the spleen) is sometimes undertaken, as platelets targeted for destruction will often meet their fate in the spleen. Splenectomy is said to be successful in 60 to 65 percent of cases, although it is less successful in older people.[

So glad its over!

2008-11-30T19:43:00.000-08:00

Saturday was C.J. Blessing. We had it at my sisters church with Just family and friends. Well no matter how early I get up to go somewhere i always feel stressed and rushed. I got up and got us all ready and then was afraid I wouldn't have enough meat. So I sent Justin to the store to buy more. I hurried and cooked it and started to load everything in our car. We went to the church to set up and the doors where locked and the Bishop no where in sight. We waited for a while and then Tiffany Bergsjo Went to go find someone to unlock the church for me.(Thanks Tiff).While she was gone someone just happen to stop by who had key and he let us in. Well My sister decided she better go call the Bishop (Thanks Tara) and sure enough he had forgotten. So he told us he would be there as soon as he could. Then I realized my Dad and Micala were missing. So I called and sure enough my Dad thought the blessing was at One not noon. For Christmas I'm buying him new ears, Just kidding dad I love you even when you don't listen.
Well when everybody was there my wonderful husband gave my beautiful Boy a wonderful blessing and gave him his name Carl Justin Nield. After we all set up tables and had a wonderful Lunch. Besides finding out the lemon aide spilled all over my Back seat of my car, Justin asked for his mom to Bless the Prayer not the food and Bonnie prayed for thanks of our boy J.C. not C.J. It was quite funny. It all went well I had a good time.

I am so thankful for my family for all of there help and support. I am especially thankful for My husband who put up with a frazzled wife and my sister who helps me hold everything together. Love you guys. By the way I had tons of meat left over

Happy Turkey Day!

2008-11-27T21:40:00.000-08:00

The Perfect Christmas Tree!

2008-11-27T19:04:00.000-08:00

First thing this morning Justin, Lamont and I went hunting for the perfect Christmas tree. Justin thought he found it but I thought it was a little to small.
So the hunt went on.
Finally Lamont found it.
We cut it down and hauled it home. This was my first experience cutting down our own tree. It was pretty fun.

Yuck Surgery!!!!

2008-11-25T11:31:00.000-08:00

I just found out I have to have surgery on Dec 2 on my Nose. I have been having breathing problems for a while, but they had to wait till after I had C.J. to do a CT scan. Well they did one and found out I have several things wrong. First I have a cyst growing in my nose, then my Septum isn't straight and is blocking my air way. They are not sure if the cyst pushed it over or if I was born with it this way. Then my turbinates are to big and need to be reduced and last but not least I have sinus disease so they have to clean out my sinuses. They said it is about a month recovery time. I'm not looking forward to it, but it'll be nice to have it over with and be able to breath normal.

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2008-11-13T22:02:00.001-08:00

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CHEESE IT!

2008-11-12T17:35:00.000-08:00

I got a new digital camera yesterday. I've been messing around with it today taking some pictures of my kids. Every time I would point it at Brylee, she would stop what she was doing and smile. Not a cute little smile but a big cheese it smile. I hope that habit doesn't last long!

Tummy Time!

2008-11-07T12:25:00.000-08:00

A Haunted Halloween!

2008-11-02T20:37:00.000-08:00

We had a fun and busy Halloween. Brylee was the baby girl Shrek and C.J. was a cow.We got all the kids ready @ 2:30 and went trick or treating at the mall after we went and picked up Mckayla.
Well while we were getting her ready Ryan Spilled Chocolate milk all over his costume. I took it off washed it by had and then Tara and I got two hair dryers and quickly dried it. After, we went trick or treating to Grandma & Grandpa Blaus where they were spoiled with candy.

Then we took off to Grandma Falslevs, where they were spoiled with candy again and we were spoiled with homemade cookies right out of the oven. Yummm...
We have a Halloween tradition to have dinner at my Dad & Micalas. We had Soup in Bread bowls with donuts and lots of other yummy things. By that time Brylee and C.J. were zonked out with exhaustion. After dinner we went trick or treating to Uncle Jason & Aunt Mais, then to Tod & Leslies where we got to see almost the rest of Brylee & C.J.s cousins. I loved all of their costumes. We got home around 10:30 it was a long day.

SIDE BY SIDE SIBLINGS

2008-10-29T21:49:00.000-07:00

2008-10-27T18:05:00.001-07:00

My Mother! We Love You!

2008-10-16T19:09:00.000-07:00

Debra Lyn Falslev Blau
1957-2008

Debra Lyn Blau was recently called home to be with her eternal Heavenly Father.
She was born on June 1, 1957, in Logan, Utah, to loving parents Harold and Twila Falslev. She was raised on the Falslev Dairy Farm in Benson where she and her brothers and sisters learned the meaning of hard work. Debra graduated from Sky View High School. She married Deno Ray Blau on June 4, 1975, in the Logan LDS Temple but later divorced.
Debra had a very loving heart and was always willing to help those in need. She loved all animals but had a special place in her heart for cats.
Debra is survived by her three children, Jody (Amy) Blau of Provo, Tara (Robert) Bergsjo of Logan, and Tiffany (Justin) Nield of Montpelier, Idaho; and five grandchildren.
She is also survived by her mother, Twila Falslev; and siblings, Susan (Kyle) Nyman, Tamara (John) Drury, Brian (Suzanne) Falslev, Kathy (Jay) LaBonté, Kevin (Cindy) Falsev, Kyle (Hollie) Falslev and Tracy (Wendy) Falslev. She was preceded in death by her father Harold Falslev.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008, at noon in the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel, 34 East Center, Logan. Friends may call at the mortuary one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank under the name of Debra Lyn Blau Memorial Fund in care of Tara Lyn Bergsjo.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net.

Our Sweet C.J.

2008-10-16T18:56:00.000-07:00

Our Little boy Carl Justin Nield (C.J.) decided it was time to come and join our family. He was born on Oct 8Th 2008 @ 4:36 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs and was 19 1/2 inches long. Not bad for being three weeks and two days early. Brylee seems to like him all she wants to do is kiss and hug him. It's really sweet.

2008-10-02T17:41:00.000-07:00

I got a request for a side by side comparison of my two pregnancies. So here it is. As you can tell I got quite a bit bigger with this one.

2008-09-30T20:06:00.000-07:00

I have been really bad at taking pictures of myself with this new pregnacy. I just realized that I didn't have any pregnant pictures of me with C.J. So I decided I better take a few before he comes. I also just chopped all my hair off so I figured this was a good time. Hope you don't mind seeing a BIG pregnant belly.

Brylee's Walking

2008-09-29T19:19:00.000-07:00

Well I wasn't sure if it was going to happen before C.J. got here, But Brylee is finally walking. She been taking some steps for awhile, but today she has been walking like crazy. She is even standing up without holding on to anything. I'm so proud of her.
Sorry the video quality isn't great. I took it with my cell phone.

Another Quick Update!

2008-09-04T19:17:00.000-07:00

Life has been so busy for me lately. I haven't even had time to think about blogging, so I decided I better do a quick update.

I went to the doctor last week and he told me that I don't need to worry about the Gestational Thrombocytopenia. My levels aren't low enough to worry. Unless they drop allot more everything will go on as normal and I'll probably be able to have an epidural. I would have survived without one but I am sure glad I probably won't have to. I think I would rather go in thinking that I would be able to have one and then not getting one then sitting here thinking about it for another six weeks. Oh that reminds me. The doctor told me that if I haven't had C.J. by 38 weeks he wants to start me. I'm measuring two weeks big and with the Gestational Thrombocytopenia he thinks that would be best and I'm not going to complain as long as the doctor thinks everything will be okay. I'm ready to have him as soon I can. So at the latest he will be here in six weeks.
Also I had kinda a crazy experience last night. I was sleeping and all of a sudden C.J kicked me so hard it knocked the wind out of me and as I was trying to breath it made me throw up. I called the doctor the next morning and they told me that happens if they kick you hard enough in the diaphragm. Crazy he must be a strong little boy.

Brylee is learning so much everyday. Her Vocabulary is getting bigger. She can say kitty, Rosco(my mother in-laws dogs name), grandma, Mom, dad, thank you, what and welcome. She is getting braver when it comes to standing and walking. Everyday she does a little more. I don't think it will be long till she is running everywhere. Hopefully I can keep up with my huge belly.

First Steps

2008-08-26T20:09:00.000-07:00

Today Brylee stood on her own and then a couple of hours later took her first steps without holding on to anything. I was worried that she wouldn't be walking by the time C.J. gets here, But I guess there is still hope.

Black Eye

2008-08-25T18:16:00.000-07:00

Brylee kept trying to open the DVD Recorder on our computer today. I kept moving her away from it, well she threw a tantrum fell and hit the corner of her eye on the desk. I'm sure she will have a pretty good black eye in a few hours.

I asked Brylee where her owie was she kept pointing to the wrong eye!

Nield Family Reunion

2008-08-25T12:50:00.000-07:00

We had our Nield family reunion this weekend. We went and stayed at a cabin in Island park and then on Saturday we all went to Yellowstone. It was a lot of driving but we had fun, Especially Brylee. She loves hanging out with all her Aunt, uncles and cousins.

2008-08-22T11:48:00.000-07:00

Found out today I have Gestational Thrombocytopenia. The doctor told me that this means my body isn't making enough blood pallets. I still don't understand exactly what this means either, but I guess there is a good chance I won't be able to have an epidural and then there is risks of blood clots? I'm not sure I'm trying to do a little research to find out more. But if anyone knows any thing about this let me know.
Brylee loves corn on the cob.
Brylee and Noel coloring together.

Quick update!

2008-08-13T23:19:00.000-07:00

I thought I would give you all a quick update on my pregnancy. I went to the doctor today and he said everything looks good and he has a strong heart beat. I told him I felt allot bigger then I feel like I should be. So he measured me and said that's because your measuring two weeks bigger then you should be. He told me he would make sure I don't get to big and that if I don't go into labor by my 38Th week he wants to start me. So it will probably be about eight more weeks till our little C.J. is here.

Another busy weekend

2008-08-12T16:44:00.000-07:00

We went to the fair on Saturday with Tara and her kids. It was another really hot day. Brylee was so good. She loved to watch the rides, but hated going on them. We were kinda mean and made her tuff it out on some of the rides. They wouldn't let me take her on any rides because I'm pregnant (except for the Mary go round), So it was up to Mckayla and Tara. Brylee would just hold on to Mckayla as hard as she could, she would cry and put her face in Mckaylas lap till the ride was over. It was so sad but also very cute. Mckayla was such a good cousin and would try to make it so she wasn't scared. After the fair we stopped at Tod and Leslie's house they just painted and we wanted to see how it turned out. It looked really good. Their new puppy lucky did not like Brylee to much. he would bark and growl at Brylee the whole time.
On sunday we got some bad news. We were suppose to move into Justin's Grandmas house in Sept and found out that the people living there now won't be out till the beginning of next year. So now were back to square one trying to figure out where we are going to live. There are not allot of options around here and absolutely nothing in Kemmerer where Justin works. Hopefully we can figure it out before our new baby gets here.

2008-08-12T16:27:00.000-07:00

Bonnie, Brylee & I went to Rasberry days on Thursday. It was a lot of fun, but also very hot. Brylee has loves hanging with grandma. She is always climbing on her lap and wanting to eat whatever grandma is eating.

Our Weekend

2008-08-04T17:23:00.000-07:00

We went to Logan this weekend. We went down sat. morning. That evening my dad and Micala watched Brylee for us so we could go to dinner and a movie. We went to Iron gate grill and then saw the Dark Night. We had a good time. Brylee didn't even care that we were gone for that long. She had such a good time with her Grandparents. The next day we went to church at my Dads ward. Tara and her kids came as well. After church my dad and Micala were set a part for there new part time mission calling. We are so proud of them. Micalas kids came and so did my Grandma and Grandpa Blau. Dad and Micala had a dinner at there house afterwards. Micala surprised my dad with a English Setter puppy. He named her Mya. She is so cute. Brylee and all the kids fell in love with her instantly. Afterwards we went to Jason and Mai for a for minutes and then stopped by my Grandma Falslevs. We didn't end up getting home till after midnight and we were exhausted.

Brylee and her new bike!

2008-07-27T21:02:00.000-07:00

Brylee got a cool bike from her aunt Tara and uncle Jody for her birthday. She loves to ride it. We took her on it to day and she loved it. Everytime we would stop pushing her she would cry. She can barely touch the ground with her toes but she trys so hard to push herself. When it was time to go in she tried to hold on to the bike and would kick and scream because she didn't want to stop riding it.

Brylee Loves her Aunt Tara!

2008-07-21T18:36:00.000-07:00

Brylee was exhausted after her party. Her aunt Tara was holding her while doing the dishes. The next thing she knew Brylee was asleep. She slept from 8:30 that night till 9:00 the next morning.

Brylees 1st Birthday!

2008-07-21T15:32:00.001-07:00

I can't believe my baby girl is 1. This last year has flown by so fast. Everyone always says that your kids grow up too fast, but you don't believe it till you have your own. This last year has been so my fun watching her grow and learn so much.

We love her so much.She is no longer a baby but a little girl. Soon she will be a big sister and I can't wait for that adventure to begin.

Brylee had her first Birthday this weekend. It was allot of fun. We had a party for her at the park and invited family and friends. She was spoiled. We had a light lunch, opened up presents and had cake and ice cream. As you can tell from the pictures Brylee loved the cake. She got lots of presents and loves every single one of them. We thank everyone who came to celebrate her life with us.

Brylees almost a year can you believe it!

2008-07-15T11:57:00.000-07:00

Brylees First Fourth of July!

2008-07-15T11:40:00.000-07:00

I know this is a little late but better late then never. On the third of July Brylee and I watch the fireworks with Tara and her kids in Logan. Brylee Loved them. That night we drove to Montpelier so we could go to the Paris parade, cook dutch oven and watch the fire works. At the end of the fireworks they shoot a whole bunch off the tennis courts that we sit right next to. They are so loud and close that we had to hide some of the kids under the blankets because the ashes from the fireworks were falling on us. We had a fun fourth of July.

Frankies Birthday Party!

2008-06-26T20:34:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday my nephew Frankie turned three. He had a fun party we all went swimming at his house, watched him open his presents and had yummy cake and ice cream.

Splish Splash Brylee and Ryan are taken a Bath!

2008-06-25T23:02:00.000-07:00

Tonight after swimming we gave Brylee and Ryan a bath together. They thought that was pretty great. Brylee just adores Ryan and loves to do anything with him. They had fun splashing each other and washing each others hair. They are so cute when they are together. There best pals.

Logan Swimming Pool!

2008-06-25T22:48:00.000-07:00

I Came to Logan for Frankies birthday party(I'll post those pictures later)and the next day I talked Tara into going to the Logan pool with Brylee and I. We had a lot of fun. I took Brylee down the slide. She was okay till the freezing cold water hit her and then she bawled. She loved the water in the kiddie pool. She kept getting braver and braver. She would crawl and splash around. She loved playing with Ryan. I thought she would get worn out and grumpy and that she would need to take a nap, but when I tried to get her to lay down she just wanted to get up and play. Mckayla, Nicole and Ryan were fun to watch playing in the water they had a blast. We all had a good time.

Fathers Day

2008-06-18T16:38:00.001-07:00

Brylee and I gave Justin a book and new Dutch Ovens With some Dutch Oven Accessories for Fathers Day. Justin is such a wonderful father and husband.
For Fathers day Tara, Jody, Micala and I had my Dads Name with the year he won the Wrestling State Champ. Engraved on a brick, it will be place at the new sports arena at Sky View High School. We hoped he likes it. We all love my dad very much.

Our Fathers Day Weekend!

2008-06-17T20:50:00.000-07:00

We had a long but fun Fathers Day weekend! Brylee and I Went to Logan on Friday. We went to the Summer Fest and then To the Demolition Derby With my Sister Tara and her Kids. I was afraid Brylee would get scared at the Derby because of all the noise. Brylee loved it she would stand on my lap and wouldn't take her eyes off the car she was too cute!

Then on Saturday we all went to the park, we Played a little baseball and just enjoyed the sunshine.Ryan did such a Good job at swinging the bat and hitting the ball. We had a picnic and Brylee was a bottomless pit. She Ate everything in sight. I have no idea where it was all going.It was so nice to be able to be out side and not freeze. Last week in Montpelier we woke up to snow in our front yard.

Later that night we made dinner at Taras house and Kensie came over and played with Brylee. Kensie pulled Brylees hair, Brylee didn't cry just gave Kensie a weird look. They are so cute together, I can't wait till they are both a little older and can really interact with one another. Kensie is one of the only kids Brylee knows who is close to her age.

Silly Ryan

2008-06-09T10:57:00.000-07:00

Ryan is so silly. He loves to give Brylee big hugs. Brylee absolutely adores him all he has to do is look at her and she smiles and gets really excited. I have a feeling they are going to be the best of friends.

Ryan is so silly!

Brylees poor little eyes!

2008-06-09T10:42:00.000-07:00

At church on sunday Brylees eyes started to get red and then by the end of sunday school She had two big welts under both eyes. We took her home and called the doctor. They told us to give her some benadryl and to bring her in. Well it turns out she must have gotten something on her hands and rubbed it in her eyes and it caused her to have an allergic reaction. The Benadryl takes it away but as soon as it wears off it comes back.

There's no doubt about it! It's a boy!

2008-06-03T22:50:00.000-07:00

Things we did this week.

2008-05-20T22:10:00.000-07:00

Painted Fingers for the first time.

Painted piggies!

Hung out With Dad!

Took flowers to Grandpa Falslev.

Swung on a swing by herself for the first time.

Climber

2008-05-20T22:03:00.001-07:00

Brylee pulled herself up to the couch today for the first time. As you can see she now climbs and gets into everything.

Video clips

2008-05-20T21:52:00.000-07:00

This is a video of Brylee trying to learn how to blow. It's kinda hard to tell but she does twice.
Here is a cute video of Brylee talking. Now that she discovered her voice she doesn't stop.

Grass

2008-05-20T21:44:00.000-07:00

Brylee doesn't like the grass. we'll put her on a blanket and try to get her to come to use but once she reaches the edge she won't go any further. If we make her stand on the grass she will lift up one if not bot of her feet. When we sit her on it she will lift up her legs and sometimes cry. I know this is common in babies but now she won't touch the cement. She is so silly.

Grandpa Deno & Brylee

2008-05-13T20:33:00.000-07:00

Brylee Loves her Grandpa Deno. At Mckayla & Nicloes dance review Brylee fell asleep standing on grandpa. Brylee must have thought his soft belly was comfortable.

2008-05-01T19:33:00.000-07:00

Brylee Jean Nield

1-Brylee is my first child. when she was born she wieghed 5lbs 13 oz.

2-She refuses to eat baby food. She loves veena Sausages and she likes to feed herself. Most of the time if I try to feed her she won't eat until I give it to her.

3-Brylee is a Daddys Girl. When her dad comes home from work she will cry if he doesn't pick her right up. Then she will refuse to go to anyone else.

4-She loves animals expecially Dogs and cats. She will tease Rosco (my mother in laws dog) by crawling after him. Then will try to turn and get away before he licks her.

5-She loves to give kisses, but only when she wants to give them. If you ask for a kiss she usually won't give you one. Then when your not expecting it she will give you kisses over and over again till you are covered with slobber.

I would like to Tag Ryan, Gooch & Chelsie

Tagged

2008-05-01T19:07:00.001-07:00

Four jobs I have had:
1-Assistant manager @ T.J.Maxx
2-Chevron
3-Waitress @ Elsol
4-Mom

Four movies I would or have watched over & over:
1-Phantom of the Opera
2-Tristan & Isolde
3-Friends on dvd
4-The Notebook

Four places I have lived:
1-Benson
2-Logan
3-Salt lake city
4-Montpelier

Four people who e-mail me regularly:
1-Tara Bergsjo
2-Cameron
3-no one else

Four of my favorite foods:
1-Crab
2-lobster
3-Poco chimis from Garcias
4-Shrimp

Four places I would rather be right now:
1-Some place warm
2-With my husband
3-hanging out with Tara
4-In the hospital six months from now having this baby

Four things I am looking forward to in 2008:
1-Giving birth to my Second child
2-Finding out if it's a boy or a girl (we find out on June 2nd)
3-Hopefully moving back to cache valley
4-Release of Breaking Dawn

Come on grow already!

2008-04-30T21:21:00.000-07:00

The other day I was putting away some clothes that Brylee is starting to out grow and I was shocked at how many 0-3 month clothes she was still wearing. I couldn't believe it. She still can fit into most of her 3-6 month outfits but I Started to put them away anyways ( I'm getting tired of them and want her to start wearing her 6-9 month outfits). She is nine months old and should be out growing them by now.

2008-04-30T15:09:00.000-07:00

I'm so exicited for this movie to be released, but I'm more excited for the next book Breaking Dawn to come out.

Meet the Charaters from "Twilight

Wild Child!!!

2008-04-26T18:26:00.000-07:00

Brylee is becoming more active everyday. She is a little stinker and gets into everything she can reach. She was being so silly tonight and kept crawling into her bouncer.

What Else?

2008-04-24T22:28:00.001-07:00

Well we took Brylee to the doctor the other day for her 9 month check up. She Is 14 lbs 8 oz, still in the 2ND percentile. She is 25 1/2 inches long she use to be in the 10Th percentile for her height but has now dropped down to the third. they think there could be something wrong with her kidneys and that could be stunting her growth but they don't know for sure. Hopefully she just is short and nothing is wrong. She also has failed her development test for the speech area. So we have to have her evaluated to see if we have to put her in speech therapy. Who knows make be she just likes things quite like her mom.
I also have been having problems with my sinuses I went to a doctor and he referred me to a specialist. it turns out I Probably have polyps and will have to have surgery right after I have my baby. Then Evey several years will have to have the surgery repeated when they grow back. Along with that I'm not sure what they called It but everybody has these things in there nose they are made out of the same tissue that the uterus is made out of and in some women when they get pregnant when there uterus starts to thicken so does the tissue in your nose well I'm one of those women. Just my luck!

Clarks Planetarium

2008-04-23T23:18:00.000-07:00

On the Moon!

Brylee On Mars!
After the Zoo we went to the Planetarium. The kids Had so much Fun. They Weren't playing any shows that were good for kids. Maybe next Time. I really want to take Brylee and Taras kids maybe even Noelle and gooch to the aquarium in sandy I heard its a blast.

Hoogle Zoo!

2008-04-23T22:59:00.001-07:00