Liberty Land

The Friday before school started we decided to try out "Liberty Land" in Lehi. It turned out to be a fun little place, the kids loved it. They had a blast shooting their dad with water on the bumper boats. But it wasn't so fun when they had a problem steering their boat and got stuck under the waterfall- although it was a laugh for mom watching on the side! Averie says "Mom this is better than Disneyland!". Jordan was happy to hear that since it would be a cheaper way to have a family vacation. Obviously, Averie has forgotten what Disneyland is really like or she wouldn't say that!

Last Summer Days

Big Sis!

Boys Day With Mom!

Averie decided to go to Grandma's house for the week so it was just Mom and the boys! We went school shopping at the mall one day and the boys wore their matching outfits! We tried to make shopping fun since it isn't usually what Carter likes to do. We got ice cream, pretzels and even got our pictures taken in one of those photo booth's. Carter was super happy because he found a Ben 10 backpack and heely's for school! I had to take this picture at the end of the day of my two boys!

On August 3, 2008 we blessed Ashton in our ward here in Saratoga. We were lucky to have alot of our family there with us. Jordan gave "Ashie" a really nice blessing he is a great Daddy! We feel so blessed to have Ashton in our home, he has such a sweet little personality already. We love him so much!

Our Little Dancer

Averie started dance classes for the first time this last March. She loved going every week and loved her dance teacher Miss Brooks. She had her first recital in June and performed her cute little dance "Always Look On The Bright Side". She was so excited to wear her yellow costume and wear a little of mom's make up! Averie did such a good job and felt so beautiful! It really made me realize how much she is growing up! It was such a special night for her.

Soccer Star

Carter did soccer again this year and Dad was able to be his coach! He did alot better and really followed the ball. He must of wore himself out with all of the running back and forth. For the last game they pass out medals and Carter looks forward to it all season. I think that was Carter's best game, he actually had his first block, although not on purpose!In the bottom picture Carter stopped in the middle of the game for a "sweet picture",but didn't realize the game ball behind him!

Ashton Brant Nielsen

On June 10, 2008 we welcomed our third child- little "Ashie Boy"! It's been a long time since we had a baby in our house and the change has been great. Ashton is such a sweet baby and hardly ever cries, I feel so lucky! Carter and Averie waited a long time for their little brother and were very excited when he arrived. Carter told me he remembers the day Ashton was born because he was shopping with Maycee and it was taking forever! But he said " I was just looking at toys and the phone rang and I knew my brother was here!" . While he was telling me the story he was holding Ashton and he then looked down at him and said " This is a special baby!". It almost made me cry! I'm so lucky to have so much help, they love him so much!