Ryan is stoaked about the Chargers/Bronco's game!

I talked to Ryan on the phone tonight - he is so proud to be a CHARGER FAN right now!!

Hence....the new football background! (and...another sledding photo)

We're going downhill.....

five things........

1. Samson - I love being with him. I love seeing him grow up. He always helps me......and
his grandma.
2. Ryan - I'm so glad I get to be his mother. Truly a great young man.
3. Olivia - my brown eyed girl. She always tries to do her best and work hard. She loves to be near.
4. Isaac - I know it's not good parenting - but I love when Isaac crawls into bed with us. His boney knees and warm body makes me smile. I call him my "warm piece of toast."
5. Anne Marie - my baby. I wish she could stay 3 and live with me forever.

And Wayne.......we just celebrated 18 years......."When I count my blessings, I count him twice".

Answer to T.V. Post

This is fun.
I never watch t.v. in the day or evening.....always after 10 pm - here is what I DVR.

The View.......I hate Elizabeth - and I think Sheri is 100% brain dead......but I watch everyday.
Oprah.......I know.
Get Color.......my favorite decorating show on HGTV. I like to watch this channel anytime.
Jon and Kate + 8, Bringing home baby, or Baby story......I should of had another one.
Housewives of Orange County.......something that should not be shared.
Biggest Loser......I'm a weight loss wanna be......All the kids watch this with me.
20/20........Years most fascinating..........anything interview........or news story.

Favorite Drama of the fall
Mad Men...... I would wait patiently for this on Sunday night........awesome show........scandalous......I love the clothes!

Wow! what a waste of time.

My "Super" Christmas "Trooper"!

When people get sick at our house Olivia always gets it the worst. I got sick first, then Annie, then Isaac hit the pillow and two days ago - Olivia, yep, highest fever, reddest cheeks, sorest mouth, throw ups - everything.....officially the most sick. We had all been battling without the doctor for a week or so but Tuesday- because Olivia looked dreadful - I took the "whole shabang" in. "Everyone has strep throat", the doctor announces. Isaac and Annie immediately opted for the 10 days of pink stuff - but Olivia said, true to form again - I"ll take the shot, I don't want to miss my program". So she "bared" all and took the nice thick antiobiotic shot. OUch!

Today was program day......she didn't look even "kind of" better........but she just had to go. So we put her in the shower, put her cute red shirt and santa hat on and drove her up to school. She tried to smile....just a little. The whole 4th grade played their recorders - at least 10 cute Christmas songs, recited "The Night Before Christmas", sang some more songs, danced the Virginia Reel, and then Olivia said her part, She did it! - even though she could hardly move her mouth. Then we came home and tucked her into bed until 2:00 that afternoon, when I got her up and drove her to school a second time - where she recorded, sang, and danced for the parent performance. Yes, She did it again!

That's my Olivia............a real "Super" Christmas "Trooper"!

Get Well Soon.

Stupid Parenting Tricks!

Okay, so I'm posting my Thanksgiving pictures tomorrow - I still don't know how to do pictures "solo" so I'm still waiting for Samson to help me......which brings me to my next story.


It's wednesday night, the week after Samson turned 16, I am all settled in, with my pajama pants securely fastened (wow, that sounds weird), suffering from a giant head cold, but still, ready and willing to help Olivia with her 4th grade report on San Juan county. Of course there is much to do!..... and, well - conveniently, Wayne is out of town.

The boys are begging me to let them go play basketball at the church. All evening we had been discussing the fact that they were supposed to be staying home all week - helping with Christmas - and catching up on their homework that they missed while lounging around St. Louie. But, trust me - they really want to go play basketball!.............. I give in.

I say,

"Yes - you can go play basketball, then go to young men's, but be home by 8:30."

Then I hear the dreaded - "Thanks mom! now can you give us a ride up to the church?"

UUUghh.....this is where the pajama pants come in, and - the fact that I'm sick, and - that I'm right in the middle of Olivia's report.....and dare we mention again.....Wayne is out of town.

I say,

"Sam - just take the car - drive you and Ryan up to the church.....I don't feel like taking you right now."

"Okay mom - we'll be home on time"!

A little while later.....the phone rings......before I can say "Olivia don't answer that"......she answers it.

"It's for you mom........It sounds like a man?"

"Hello maam - this is Officer Blanketyblank.......Does your son Sam have permission to drive your car?"

"UUUUUUUUUUUUUUhHHHHHHH"

"Maam, are you there?......and Does your son Sam have permission to drive you car?"

"UUUUUUUUUmmmm yes"

"Well, could you come down here at the end of Carriage Chase Lane and bring me your license."

"UUUUUmmmmmmm yes sir, i'll be right there".

The rest of the story......Samson gets a speeding ticket for driving 40 in a 30 - and a ticket for driving on permit without an adult.
However - and thankfully, Officer Blanketyblank - somehow decided to "overlook" the other 8 or so passengers that Samson decided to "escort" over to the senior center for some Christmas caroling.

Yes, that is what I said, Samson got pulled over while driving a bunch of kids to the senior center during the young men activity.
(I guess when the Nelson's decide to dig themselves a hole........... they decide to dig a big one. )

He has been driving (everywhere) for 1 year (legally), has taken all his driver's ed, has passed his test (98%), and is now waiting for the quarter to end at school so he can go get his license.

Well..........quoting the - less than understanding police officer -
"NOT ANYMORE HE ISN'T"!


OOOOhhhhh CRAAAP! - I love being a mom, and.......aint it Sweet being Sixteen!