BRIDGER STEVEN NIELSEN

I am so excited to have a new nephew!!! Late Wednesday night Katie started having contractions. My mom and I got in the car at midnight and made our way to St.George. Katie made having a baby look so easy, and I am so grateful to Katie and Devon for the opportunity of witnessing such an amazing miracle. Bridger Steven Nielsen was born January 8th at 7:11 a.m., weighing in at 7lbs 13oz, and 20 in long. He is the most beautiful and perfect baby I have ever seen! We left St. George Saturday, and I am already missing them like crazy! Devon, Katie, and Bridger make the cutest little family! Bridger is so lucky to have such wonderful parents and the best aunt (me of course) ever!!!

CHRISTMAS 2008

We had such a great Christmas! We started the celebration out by eating dinner at my Dad's house, since it is also his birthday. We then spent the night out at Joel's parents house. Santa definitely came, and boy were we spoiled!!! Thanks to all of our family and friends for all of the thoughtful gifts! Christmas day we had the annual breakfast at Grandpa Bill's home, and then spent the rest of the day visiting family. When we got back to Joel's parents we enjoyed the night playing the new wii and I have to sadly admit my shoulder is sore from all the boxing and tennis matches. Maybe I shouldn't of taken it so serious! All in All it was a fabulous Christmas!


Celebrating Christmas Eve and my Dad's birthday!


Thanks Dad and Betty for the matching Ute sweaters!


Joel and I getting ready for the fabulous Christmas Eve dinner. (Joel is still talking about that prime rib!!!)


Christmas Morning...Diesel is just too cozy to watch us open gifts!


Joel and Isaac breaking in the new wii and Mario Kart game


It was so nice visiting all of our family on Christmas day.


I made the girls tutu's for Christmas. Faith looks so cute!


No one got a pony for Christmas, but there were plenty of Bear rides.


Joel's mom taking her turn boxing!

November 18, 2004 -- 4 Years!

So Tuesday was our 4 year anniversary! I serious cannot believe it has been 4 years! Time just flys! We had a great anniversary, thanks to my wonderful and thoughtful hubby! I am truly married to my best friend! Joel is such an amazing person and I am so lucky to have him in my life! I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us! Check out the slide show of us just starting out!

GO UTES!!!

I know I could probably be shot for openly admitting I am a Utes fan here in Happy Valley... but I am. So last night Joel and I went to Wingers to watch the game. We couldn't get it at home so Joel said it was either eat dinner at Wingers or we could sit in the car and listen to the game. Hard choice right. Well I think every Utah fan was at Wingers. We have been there on a Friday night and it is never packed, but last night it was a full house. It was funny because after every play in our favor all the men in the room would clap and cheer. By the end of the game, no one was eating everyone was jumping up and down and screaming. I felt like I was at the game. I laughed so hard watching all these grown men get so into it and not even realize they were at a restraunt! I was laughing too hard to be embarrassed. During the game I was really annoyed because there were a couple of BYU fans there, that cheered everytime TCU did good. I wanted to stand up and give them all a piece of my mind. They must have not been REAL BYU fans because REAL BYU fans know the only chance of them even having a prayer is if we won the game! I don't know if anyone watched it but it was one of the best games I've seen in a really long time. Now all we have to do is beat those Cougars!!! (Sorry Adrea)

3 Things I LOVE About FALL...

Today, Joel and I enjoyed the nice day by going up the canyon to take the dogs on a walk. Being outside made me realize how much I really love Fall. First, I love all the beautiful colors! The trees are amazing right now, especially in the canyon! Second I love the weather! After a hot summer, the cool weather is a little refreshing. The last thing I love about Fall is the food! With a summer of grilled chicken and salad, its nice to be able to make a big pot of soup or chili. The only thing I don't like about Fall is winter has to follow it. Now only of we could just skip right to spring!

NERD???

So over the weekend I got some new glasses. The last time I wore glasses was about 7th grade and they were blue and purple and lasted about a month before I insisted on contacts. The only problem with contacts is sometimes when I get home from a long day my eyes hurt so I'll take my contacts out but then I'm blind. So I decided to get some new glasses. Now I realize I'm pretty nerdy at heart--I like school, I think its fun to make a budget for 6 months at a time, and I type and organize my grocery list-- but looking like a nerd I'm not quite sure I'm up to that! Joel thinks its funny to call me a nerd and four-eyes but I'm starting to get a complex. So do you think I look like a nerd? Be honest I can handle it!!!

Kaela & Joel's Day of FUN!!!

So Joel and I rarely see eachother. We both have such hectic schedules and besides Sunday we see each other only a couple hours a week. Well, he found out that he had a couple of personal days to use up before the end of the year so he decided to take Friday off since it is my day off too. We started the day off and went golfing (I know it's your grandpa's sport-but I love it!) I did pretty well. It was funny because on my first drive Joel said "Yeah, that was good but not quite as far as mine." Well when we got up to our balls mine was about fifteen feet ahead of his. It still is making me smile! After the fun golf game we went to breakfast where I got pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes! (I love pumpkin chocolate chip cookies so this was like dessert for breakfast!) Later we went and saw Forever Strong (The highland rugby movie) and I actually thought it was pretty good. We followed the movie with dinner at Red Lobster! It was a great day! I know it doesn't seem like much but for us just being together is quite a treat. I can't wait for our lives to slow down a little so we can have more days like these.