Sight Seeing in AZ

We love to find new watering holes in AZ. There are actually several nice sized lakes to be found. We took a family drive up to the mountains and found a beautiful sight of water and rocks, slashed with greenery, always a welcome sight to native Californians!!

Fun with Dad..

At the end of May, Scott took our kiddos to California to give me some much needed rest. They had fun visiting family and friends. They even took in a ball game, went to the beach and ventured all around town. They got to bond and I got to veg. it was wonderful for all.

Dinosaur Daze

Redondo Beach

Stuffington Bear Factory

Emilie and I went to the Stuffington Bear Factory with her girl scout troop. She stuffed and clothed her very own bear. That day Claire the Bear came into the world, what fun!!

June 14th 2009...

Our sweet Emilie just celebrated her seventh birthday. We had a fun family party with games, yummy food and presents. She was so excited to open a cd player and music. This year Emilie has really grown and enjoyed life!! She loves her family, the idea of being a big sister, her friends, church and school. She enjoyed playing sports and being involved in girl scouts this year. We love our Emilie, Happy Birthday!!!

Delicious Birthday Meal!!

Opening the Presents

Baking the Cake

Birthday Cake Magic

June 20,2009

We celebrated Scott's 35th birthday this year. Wow, time flies. We decorated our home and made his favorite dinner of chicken and mash potatoes, yum!! This year he requested cheese cake, and we placed 35 candles on it to be blown out!! Happy Birthday Honey!! We Love You!!

Happy Birthday Scott!!!

Our Trip to San Francisco.......

We finally made it up to San Francisco. On our way to this year's family reunion we made a memorable stop. SF is such a fun and energetic city!! We experienced the wild sensation of driving the steep hills, toured the famous Ghiradelle Square for our chocolate fix, walked and drove down Lombard Street, ate on the pier, ventured on the Golden Gate Bridge, took in the ocean, Muir Woods and even a concert. Our family really enjoyed our time there, it is a city full of fun and intrigue!!

AT&T Baseball Park

Lombard Street: The Windiest Road Around

Fun on the Pier

The Cable Car Chronicles

Union Square

Muir Woods: A Piece of Heaven

On our travels through SF we came upon a wonderous piece of tranquility "Muir Woods." The great naturalist John Muir charted and mapped off a little slice of heaven, which boasted of enormous Red Woods, trickling streams, and a world to escape the loud noises of civilization to find rest among nature. The journey through these woods was incredible, it was one to remember!!

Tranquility At Its Best

We Are Small Compared To Nature

A Glorious Redwood Truck

Fun at the Fair

We had a blast visiting Northern California. On our last day, Scott took us to the San Rafeal Fair. Creadence Clearwater Revisited was performing that evening. We all swayed to their melodious tunes!! This is the third time our children have seen them in concert, we always catch them at the fair!! The fair adventure brought back fond memories of liberal CA. There were hoilistic hula hooping booths, animal lovers galore, dread locks and a fair full of "kick back" people. Ahhh, memories of home!

Super Slide

Listening to CCR at the fair

San Rafeal County Fair

Frisco and the Pacific

Nielson Family Reunion, Rocks Again!

This year's family reunion took place in Squaw Valley near breathtaking Lake Tahoe. Fun was had by all. We were all treated like royalty in the comfy condos and fed like kings. ( thanks, Christian for sharing your fantastic food creations with us!)
We enjoyed river rafting, swimming, Tahoe, the talent show and above all hanging out with great company!! Thanks to all for their time in planning and coming together, we look forward to Summer 2011 and the great adventures that lie head.

We've Got Talent!!!!

Emilie: The Hula Hoopin Diva

Tongue Twistin Skylar

Talent Show Tina: The Amazing River Rafter!

The Marshmellow Roast, Shellie's favorite dessert!

The Great Adventure Down the Truckee!!!

Flying High at Squaw Valley

Attractive Nielson and Greenman Clan, minus a few.

"THe Big Chair" at Squaw Valley

Looking Good in Lake Tahoe

It's good to have family in cooler climates!!

We enjoy our home, friends and life here in Arizona, but come Summer and 110 degrees and higher a person needs a little break from Mr. Sunshine, especially a pregnant hormonal lady. Thank goodness for family and friends in CA. We enjoyed visiting with everyone and had tons of fun at the beach, fair and outdoors and in cooler weather!! A big thanks to everyone who housed us, fed us, entertained us and spent time to be with us, WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!

Summer Hip Hop Hopper

Over the Summer Emilie took a hip hop class through the city. She loves dancing!! She and some of her classmates got together and performed on the last day of class, she choreographed the dance and led the group. It so much fun to watch her!