Pictures anyone?

So I know there are many family and friends that are much better at taking pictures than I am (and remembering your camaras). I know that you have some fabulous shots of our family as we have spent time with you. Thanks for taking the pictures and when you get a chance could you email them to me. That is part of the reason I haven't updated the blog is I have no decent pictures. Thanks again.

Swimming at the big pool

One of my best friends, Toshi, and her family are moving to Florida so her husband can go to medical school. They had a private party at the local pool and we had so much fun. Alex really loved the slide (although we suck at taking pictures and have no pictures of that). I also wanted to mention that I looked pretty good in a bathing suit, considering the fact that I am a mom. Thanks to those who helped me pick out some flattering swimming attire. We are going to miss Toshi a bunch and hopefully we can scrape up some money and go see them soon.

Camping!

We had the opportunity to go camping with my family this weekend. Shawn dropped Alex and I off on Thursday morning to make sure we would have a spot for the weekend then headed off for work. Mom, Dad and Heidi got there Thursday morning as well. Lyndsie and the girls came up later. We were so excited to be able to have them for the weekend since they are usually with their dad for weekends. Phil came up in between shifts. Shawn worked late on Thursday and was able to get Friday off. Mike and Amanda weren't able to come up until Sunday morning (major bummer!). We had just bought a tent trailer and Monday and I worked really hard to have it cleaned, packed and ready for our trip! Mom and Dad borrowed a trailer from the neighbors. Abby and Joslynn slept in with Grandma and Grandpa and Heidi while Lyndsie and Phil got some alone time in their tent. Alex loved camping! He loved the dirt and the "potguts" and the trailer. He decided he would not eat real food but only junk while we were their and he had a hard time napping when the outside was so close. He loves to be outside and begs to go out all day at home. This camping trip was a dream come true for him. Here are some pictures from out excursion! I am usually pretty crappy about taking pictures so I had to take pictures of the trailer in the driveway!

Update on Kylie

Kylie is doing so well. She is now up to 3 pounds 2 ounces. She is able to breast feed some (although she can't get much out). Her parents get to hold her every day and she responds really well to that. She is still having some problems with her heart murmur and with bone density but is doing really well and improving every day. She even gets to wear clothes now!

This photo is from about 3 weeks ago. She is now 6 weeks old!




And here are some current photos

Grandpa Nageli

Shawn's dad has been sick and we have spent a lot of time worried about him and trying to help take care of the family. His dad would rather I not say what the sickness is. I am a little concerned because what Shawn's dad has been suffering from is hereditary. There are things that can be done to prevent it but Shawn has never been very good with doctors and medicine. It has been pretty stressful for all involved. It has been good to spend a lot of time together helping each other out. Shawn's dad is now home from the hospital and working some. We hope he continues to get well. Alex is so happy to have Grandpa Nageli back!

Here are some pictures of us taking a break and getting some fresh air just outside LDS hospital with Shawn's dad.

Been There, Done That

I have done nearly half of this list. There are several items I am glad I have never done and quite a few I would like to.

Tag...You're It!
Bold the items you have done:

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity (according to Shawn...)
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a Praying Mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris (someday...fingers crossed)
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning (Aaron's cooking does it every time!)
17. Been to the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa at the Louvre
20. Slept on a train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run (although I've tried!!!)
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling (a MUST-do for everyone!)
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie (that is a good story)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business (sold Avon)
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma (I would like to but never weighed enough)
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check (and proud I never have!)
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Tied a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
7 7. Broken a Bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (fish are animals, right?)
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life (sometimes you will never know)
90. Sat on a jury (almost, I was the next number to be called)
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit (worked for a company involved)
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Visited Italy

Meet Kylie Tice

About a week ago my sister-in-law, Kristie, went into the hospital because at just 25 1/2 weeks along she started leaking fluid.  They put her in a room pretty much upside-down in bed but 5 days later her water still broke and she had a fever so they decided it was time for Kylie to be born.  Kylie was born on May 31st just before midnight.  She weighed just 1 pound and 15 ounces.  She has been such a fighter.  Even though only one of her eyes has opened she has already able to breathe on her own and is starting to eat a little bit of breast milk through a dropper.  I am so excited about my little niece and I thank my Heavenly Father for letting her come to us safely!  I also want to thank Erin and her friends at the hospital for taking such great care of my little niece and our buddy Drake Hardman who is also in the NICU.  The first picture is of the proud parents.  The next pictures were taken at about 3 hours old when Shawn and I were able to see her (amazing!  we didn't think we would be able to!).  The last two were taken this afternoon at about 3 days old.