Halloween

We went to La Grande for Halloween to take the bug trick-or-treating and we had a blast. Tay loves her auntie Ashley especially when Ashley gives her M&M's =) She is the cutest Minnie Mouse the world has ever seen!

Happy Birthday Julie Ann

Dear Julie,

I hope that you have an awesome birthday! I am so excited for you and your desire to grow in your relationship with God. I'm glad you had such an awesome experience last weekend! Anyway, Joel and I love you and wish you a very HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY!!!!

*Love,

Your sis in law =)

Bitter Sweet

My Grandpa Lamb has been diagnosed with Cancer and one of his doctors thinks that the cancer has taken over many organs in his body. When he went to see a cancer specialist they did not think it looked "that bad." He goes in for surgery this THURSDAY to remove a large portion of his colon. Once they are inside they will be able to see how much the cancer has taken over. On my birthday weekend, August 15, we went to Lebanon to celebrate my grandparents wedding anniversary... something like 58 years!!!CRAZY!!! We all knew that this could be grandpa's last and that made it a bitter sweet event. I am heading to Lebanon to be with the fam this weekend and to go see grandpa in the hospital. I hope that anyone reading this might take a second a pray for him and that the Lord's will be done in his life. He is a Jesus lover so we all know he will be going to a better place someday... but I just want to be selfish and have that day be very far in the future! I will update more later.

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!

Another weekend in Cannon Beach

Joel and I had to go to the dentist on Friday, so we stayed down at the beach for the weekend. Joel has been spending a lot of time down at the beach for work so he took me by the Stephanie Inn so I could see the completed masterpiece. Anyway, it was a fun weekend.