Young Life ~ Malibu Camp 2009

I spent 9 days in Canada with some high school kids and it was a blast! God did AMAZING things during this week and I can't wait to support these kids as they learn what having a real relationship with Christ looks like. In my cabin I had girls that are all going into their Sophomore year... they are an awesome bunch of girls and I am so honored to have been their leader =)This camp was only the beginning and now I have one great Bible Study Group! GOD IS GOOD!

What My Hubby Loves...

S U R F I N G ! ! !



Joel is in the ocean as much as he can be. I love this photo because you can tell he is so happy =)

The Rose Festival

Are you ready for this... Joel had never been on a Ferris Wheel until this night. We forgot we had the camera while we walked around the Rose Festival last Saturday but we remembered once we got on the wheel. A new 1st for my 24 year old hubby =)

Multnomah Falls

Joel and I hiked up to the top of the falls a few weeks ago and it was a blast. Here are some pictures of the day.

Flower Boxes

I am a complete slacker in the world of blogging... Anyway, here are some Nelson Family Updates...



My Hubby can build things...


I can paint things...


What a team =)











Just in case any of you haven't heard yet... MY HUSBAND IS A STUD! About a month ago Joel made me two flower boxes to go on my front steps. These lovely red boxed are full of Gerber Daisys now and it looks great. I am so thankful that Joel is such a handly man. Yes, this may have been an easy task but it was still awesome to have him make yet another thing for our home!

Utah 2009

We had so much fun visiting good old Utah for Spring break. It didn't take Taylor too long to warm up to us and it was great to see everyone. Can't wait to see you guys in June! Thanks for letting us come visit, you were great hosts!



The Dearinger family


Taylor will be one on April 8th so we had an early party for her. She was not a fan of the chocolate cake



The tears begin...




Not sure what to think of this...




Park City Utah




Give me kisses =)




She's on the run, watch out world!




Taylor and Auntie Ashley




Big smiles with Uncle Joel. Tay has 5 teeth you know =)




Jess Making Tay have cute hair in the bath tub




Taylor liked to ride on our shoulders...




Uncle Joel was a big hit. She even gave him kisses.

Spring Break

So I am not going to lie... I am feeling the baby fever. There are babies everywhere... My friends are having babies (Can't wait to meet little baby Jane) My co-workers are having babies. And, my niece is the cutest baby ever... I want one =) ok ok... Don't panic Joel. hahaha. I want one, but I know I am not ready yet. A couple more years for us. But I am just such a baby lover! So, the excitement of my month is our Spring Break trip to see Ryan, Jess and Taylor. I will get to play with Taylor for a few days and decrease my baby fever =) We are heading out to Utah on Wednesday and it will be a long drive, but well worth it! Can't wait to see you guys!