ClubTigerLily

Summer of 2009

2009-08-08T17:14:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, Here we are again doing a little update on our summer. We have been busy, and have been having lot of fun. Joel has been working really hard on his business, and we hardly ever see him, but we have some great friends, and family here in Las Vegas that I can go play with. This summer Joel and I have been to Hawaii, and a couple of trips to Utah. One of the trips to Utah we got to experince my brother and his wife going through the Mt. Timpanogous Temple, and get sealed for time and all Eternity. On that trip we got to go to a rodeo, and unfortunately it poured on us the whole time. Luckily we didn't take Lily or it would have been even more miserable than it was already. Lily is getting so big and so much fun. We are about to try potty training, and introducing her to a big bed. I am a little nervous, so any advice is greatly appreciated. Our last trip up to Utah I got to spend time with my sisters, and mom and even got to go horse back riding with my brother. I got to do alot of projects with my mom and sister, and they taught me alot of stuff. Like making a blanket, a baby sling, and bows. They are great and I love them. Joel had a family reunion up at Aspen Grove which is just above Sundance. It was beautiful, and so much fun. If anyone gets a chance to go you should do it. We got to do crafts, movies, hiking, swimming, and alot of eating. But best of all we got to stay up late, and play nerts with everyone, and got to listen to a great fireside which Joels grandpa spoke at and who is an amazing person. We are so blessed to have two incredible families, and that we can all be sealed together. Anyways, we hope you all are doing well. And it seems that i update every month or two so i will get back to you soon. Love you all!

ASPEN GROVE 2009

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We got the chance to hike up Mt. Timpanogous. We didn't hike all the way up, but a few hours from the top. It was so beautiful. The flowers that we got up there were amazing. Joel and I both said that it was the most beautiful hike that we have ever been on.

This is the last water fall that we got to before getting to the lake. Joel and Derek went up to the lake, but Lindsey and I turned around because we had to go and pick up the kids.

We called this the Gummy Bear land. If you ever watched that cartoon as a kid. It was so green and beautiful. There was still snow up there that we were able to touch. We hiked for another 45 min. to get to the last waterfall.

This is the group that went on the hike. Only the 4 of us made it to the last waterfall. It was so refreshing and cool sitting there. I didn't want to leave.

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At Aspen Grove one of the nights is Frontier day. We got to go around the park and do a lot of different activities. It was such a blast.

Lily in a Tee Pee. We just got done listening to a story of how Mt. Timpanogous got its name. We got some feathers after the story. Lily loved calling them her bows.

I had to take this picture to show everyone how beautiful Aspen Grove is. It was amazing.

Lily really got into riding this horse. She was pulling the carriage. It was really funny. Everyone couldn't get enough of it.

We got the opportunity to throw some hatchets. I got one to stay out of five. It was really fun. The kid next to me didn't get any to stick. HAHAHAHA

Joel got three to stick but as soon as one would stick the other fell off. I love his face that he is pulling.

2009-08-08T13:24:00.000-07:00

We got to go to Aspen Grove for Joels Family Reunion. It was so much fun. Here are some pictures of us doing the rope course. It was the scariest thing I have ever done. I promised myself that if I made it back to solid ground that I would never do something like that again. These are some of Joel sisters, and cousins.

Me just about to repell down. I think that was the scariest part for me. Walking off the edge and praying that the rope was going to hold me.

Joel climbing up. They said that he made it up faster than anyones else. Joel felt like home doing this because he worked at the bungy jump place here in Las Vegas. He is amazing!!

Me trying to climb this log that moved all over the place. I actually got up faster than I thought I would, but it was really scary. I was the first one to go. If I had waited to see everyone else go I probably wouldn't have done it.

Random Pictures of Lily

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Lily at the Spanish Fork parade. She didn't know what to do with all of the candy.

Lily's new thing is to wear a hat the second she gets out of bed. This is the one that she chose for the day.

Lily sharing her popcicle with her cousin at the American Fork Pool. It was really fun to see.

CHEESE!!!!

2009-08-08T12:35:00.000-07:00

These are a few pictures of Lily. These show the personality of Lily.

Lily wearing a baby sleeping bag on her head. She thought it was a hat.The 4th of July. She wouldn't take this hat off until we went to bed. Grandma Nelson dressed her for bed.

The 4th of July out at Spring Mountain ranch waiting for the train.

Lily and Porter walking from Swimming. She had to hold his hand We went up to Utah and ate at some resturant. Lily wanted to sit on the saddle. I love that smile.

My Little Water Lily

2009-06-10T20:29:00.000-07:00

We have this great park near our house that we love to go to especially now that it is summer. As you can see in the background that there is some water. Well I wasn't going to let Lily get in until I got her in her swimsuit, but I turned my back for a minute, and she was gone. She loves the water, and loves playing with friends. This little girl that Lily is hugging she just met. Lily loves giving hugs, and kisses to who ever will take them. She is such a fun girl.

2009-06-10T20:14:00.000-07:00

Joel and I while in Hawaii got to go the the PCC, and also got to walk around the temple ground, and the visitor center which I absolutely LOVED!! Joel also tried to catch everything insight. On this trip he caught a frog and a couple of crabs. What a little boy he is. I love him!!

2009-05-28T11:10:00.001-07:00

Hello people, Joel here. Val wasn't going to put any pictures of herself up here and I know you're sick of seeing my stupid antics so I took these pretty pictures of val on the beach. And we went to get some famous shaved ice in Haleiwa. Pretty good treat.

2009-05-25T23:22:00.000-07:00

Joel was very glad to be at the beach and playing in the water. This is Joel before he gets wiped out by a wave.

2009-05-25T23:15:00.000-07:00

Joel and I went to Waimea Bay , and there was this big cliff that Joel decided to do a back flip off of it. Here are the photos of him in motion.

2009-05-25T22:05:00.000-07:00

Joel and I are visiting our good friends the Zobrist here in Oahu HI. Today we got to have the chance to go and visit Pearl Harbor on Memorial Day. Joel and I learned a lot about WWII, and it was a very humbling experience. We are so grateful to be apart of this beautiful free country, and are very grateful for the men and women that fight for our freedom everyday. We got to go see the memorial of the USS Arizona. We got to throw in some flowers on the sunken grave. We also got to see a sea turtle hiding within the wreckage. It was an amazing experience , and we are so glad that we got to come and visit on Memorial day.

2009-05-24T16:27:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!!! It has been a long time since I have updated my blog. Well here is the latest.... Joel, Lily I still reside in Las Vegas, and are getting ready to endure a long hot summer. HELP US ALL!!!! Lily is getting so big. She is now 20 months, and is walking or I should say RUNNING, talking, and having a great time. She loves riding her bike, reading books, and most off all playing with her aunts and uncles. Joel just finished school for the summer, and is working hard running his own business. I am busy being a mom, wife, and a nursery teacher. We hope that you are all doing well and hope to see you all this summer. Love ya!

Joels Birthday

2008-08-07T09:46:00.000-07:00

The Nelsons know how to get to Joel heart....

Nina made Joel birthday present. She made his hat, and the little flower arrangment.

2008-08-07T09:42:00.000-07:00

We had a little family birthday for Joel. He turned 28 and we had so much fun. The Nelson family was there, and Joel couldn't have ask for anything better.

Joels Birthday

2008-08-01T12:42:00.000-07:00

Jamie Poort came over and took some family pictures for us. This day was Joels birthday, and his brother Derek and wife Lindsey, nixon flew in from Miami to suprise him. It was such a fun day. We had a great big family BBQ, and had lot of cake. We had asked Jamie to take some photos of Lily and Nixon, and then we ended up doing the whole family. This was just kind of the last minute thing, and the picture turned out fabulous. So here are a few photos that I absolutley love!

Hangin out at the Park with our friends

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We are drinking root beer.:-)

2008-07-10T21:45:00.000-07:00

Joel thought it would be funny to take a picture of me because he thought it looked funny that I was holding Lily and watering my plants. This is what Vegas landscaping looks like. JUST ROCKS!!!!

2008-07-10T21:37:00.000-07:00

Update!!!

2008-07-10T15:12:00.001-07:00

Hello family, and friends. It has been awhile since we have done anything with our blog page. We aplogize for the lack of effort of trying to keep in touch with everyone. So we wanted to give everyone an update.

Joel, and I are doing great!! We are still in Las Vegas, and really love it, other than, it is hotter than you know what down here!!! We stay inside alot, and go swimming at Gran'ma, and Gran'pa Nelsons house. We love going over and seeing all the family. Lily is getting so big. She is already 9 months, and loving life. She has just started crawling, and now wants to explore the house. Scary for me. I had Joel try and child proof the house the other day, and I haven't seen him ge t so frustrated in my life, as he did trying to put the door stoppers on all of our cabinets. It was pretty funny! Lily loves going over and playing with Rex, and Nina, and of course loves, loves, loves gran'ma Lisa. She has four teeth now, two on top , and two on bottom. She loves to used them on everyone including my shoulder. She is so funny. Her facial expressions are adorable, and she catches everyone attention, where ever we go.

As for Joel, and I. Joel is still working hard, and trying on expanding his company. He is amazing. He took the summer off of school, which has been wonderful having him home at night. He will be starting up school again, in the fall at UNLV. He is thinking about getting his JD, and MBA. That is the plan anyways. He will be in school for a long time. YUCK!! But we are so grateful for that he is able to go. As for me, I stay at home with Lily, and I do some cleaning on the side for some extra cash ( which I love).

We are so blessed to have such great family, friends close by, and not so close by. We love, and miss everyone. We hope that all are well. I promise I will be better at putting up pictures, and getting better at blogging.

Lily's first 4th of July

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Ashley Shelton, and Melissa Jolley on the 4th.

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We had a party on the 4th of July with some friends. We all have kids that are around the same age. So we decided to get a picture of them. Porter Shelton on the left, then Lily Nelson, and then Maxwell Jolley. Lily had an ear infection, and was on some drugs. So that is why she looks so drugged up!. We all swam, and had a great BBQ. It was alot of fun, and is fun to have such great friends.

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She just woke up here, and I couldn't resist.... I had to take her picture with her crazy hair. hahaha

2008-07-10T14:51:00.000-07:00

Lily is getting so big. She turned 9 month today. She just got out of the tub, and I love when her hair goes curly.

Christmas 2007

2007-12-14T22:27:00.001-08:00

First Up

2007-12-14T20:58:00.001-08:00

Hello family and friends! This is fun. Its been cool to see everyone else's page. So this will be really simple at first until we learn the cool tricks to put everything on here, but for now we put on the pics we have from Lily's birth until now. Check them out and take it easy for the holidays!