Kindergarten Registration

I just registered Caden for Kindergarten today. I can't believe he is 5!! He is so excited to go to kindergarten (I think this might be a long summer). He doesn't understand why he cant go right now. They asked him his letters, sounds, colors, and shapes and he got them all right. He asked me on our way out "Mom did I do excellent." Yep Caden you did excellent and I am so proud of you. You are so SMART buddy.

Chaser!

This is the cutest kid ever. Chase loves hats and has worn this cowboy hat for the past couple of days.

Doesn't he look like Uncle Jason?

Wyoming

While Chad and I were in Hawaii Chase and Caden were in Wyoming with my parents. My Dad sent us this picture of the boys sledding. From the looks on their faces it looks freezing. They loved spending time with grandma and grandpa even know it was one of the coldest weeks in Wyoming this year.

Thanks for taking them Grandma and Grandpa! We love you!

Hawaii 2011

Last week we went to The big Island in Hawaii on the Kona side. We went with Chads parents his two sisters Kim and Kasey and brother in law Angel. We left Caden and Chase home with my parents this time. We had a Awesome time and had a week filled with many fun activities. We went on a helicopter tour of the island and volcano, zip lining, parasailing, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, and ate a lot of yummy food. We missed the boys like crazy but enjoyed having some time with just Chad and I. Thanks again mom and dad for taking the boys they had a great time.

Chad and I parasailing

Enjoying the ride

Our feet from 800 feet in the air.

Chad
Us enjoying the view!

Angel and Kasey

Gary and Kim

Chad had his 31st B-day while we were there. We went to a realy nice steak house for dinner. Chad's steak was so tender you didnt have to even chew it just melted in you mouth yummy!

We went deep sea fishing on day and had a lot of fun. We didnt caught anything but we saw whales and tonz of dolphins. We also enjoyed laying out on the front of the boat enjoying the sun.

Chad on the boat. Check out the size of that reel!

Chad and I getting ready to go zip lining. They drive you up in the rainforest and you go on eight zip lines over beautiful scenery. This was one of our funnest day. Everyone enjoyed the zip line tour.

These our our zip line tour guides Shannon and Tim. They were full of it and made it so much fun.

Kim coming in for a landing.

Me

A waterfall that we zipped over.
Chad
The family

Check out that helmet hair.

We had to cross this bridge to get to one of the lines. I think this was the s part of the tour!

Chad ready to go!

This is one of our rental cars that Kim drove. She looked so funny in this grandma car.

Chad having a snack
Chad and I waiting for the helicopter tour!

Angel, Kasey and Kim waiting for the helicopter tour!

The volcano shooting lava!

The massive volcano.

This is where the lava flowed into the ocean.

Chad, Me, Kasey, Angel, and Kim

Called to Serve!

Chad's sister Kori is going on a mission to the New York, New York South mission (Spanish Speaking). She goes into the Provo MTC tomorrow. This past weekend was her farewell in Evanston. She did such a good job speaking and will make an awesome missionary. We are so excited for her and hope she has a great time and will be able to help many people. We are going to miss her like crazy. She is so good with the boys and is the best baby sitter. I don't know what Chad and I are going to do without her. Good Luck Kori, we will miss you!

Kori

Caden, Kori and Chase

Kori giving the boys a ride in the chair.

27

Yesterday was my 27th birthday (so weird). I still feel like I just got out of high school. I had a fun day with my sweet boys. We went to dinner and then Chad and I went shopping for clothes (my favorite thing) and Kasey and Angel watched the boys. Thanks Guys. Thanks to all of you who called, text and sent flowers and gifts you made my day a good one.

Chad, Caden and Chase gave me these beautiful flowers. I am the LUCKIEST lady ever!

Chad's mom and sisters sent these to me. So nice! Thanks again guys!

Happy New Year!

We spent New Years Eve with Chad's parents. We went out to dinner then back to our house for games and treats. We played the Wii all night.

Chase trying to stay awake!

Grandpa and Grandma Nelson and Caden

Caden bowling on the Wii

Grandma bowling
Chad golfing

We had a fun night and we all made it till midnight to watch the ball drop. I hope 2011 is a good year for our family and all of you!