Tyler's Big Day

I got a new camera while out shopping last Friday. That early morning shopping trip was an adventure for sure. I am not sure if I will do it again next year, but I did get some great deals. I was getting sick and tired of only having cell phone pics.

Tyler turned 12 this Sunday and recieved the Aaronic Priesthood. He did a fabulous job reciting the 13th article of faith (same one I did so many years ago). I am thrilled that Tyler has advanced through primary and moved onto young mens. He is beyond happy about this change. The ordination took place in the Bishop's office after church. I was happy that the girls were able to be there to witness their big brother taking this great step in the right direction.
My daughters waiting for the ordination.

Marshall and Tyler...father and son. I love these two.

Our Bishop with the Nickel men.

I am so bossy.


Happy day in the Marshall Nickel house!

Nickel Grandparents-they are so supportive of Tyler. They ended up changing their flight home from AZ so they could make it home in time. Smith grandparents are serving a mission and couldn't make it, but we could feel them cheering him on. :)

The best of times.

Marshall took off this weekend to spend time with some of his family in UT. His grandpa will be 90 this year. I am sure they had some great talks. This is a picture of Marshall with his baby brother in build-a-bear. Walt has a son that is a week older than our Samantha. I am assuming they were in there for Eli.

Marshall sent a few pictures of the men taking afternoon naps on the sofa with foxnews on, I am sure. Here is grandpa, dad, and little bro.

Okay, now onto the real reason for the post. Samantha is 3 today! Aunt Juli gave her this t-shirt. It fits Samantha perfectly! She is always begging Juli to sneak her some candy when I am not looking. Of course Juli can't resist this face, could you?

Here we are headed to Tyler's soccer game today. Hannah carried the hot chocolate and Samantha brought along her new stroller (with Diego in it). I talked her out of the "Whoopsie" baby. It goes to the bathroom in its pants, why would anyone in their right mind by that?? This stroller was a perfect distraction. It only took Tyler about 30 minutes to put it together. What a good brother. He was so frustrated by the end, but it was all worth it. She was so happy. One of my favorite things (if you didn't know already) is going to watch my kids play sports. Tyler had one of his best defensive games today. They ended up winning 3-1.

Samantha didn't want to blow her candles out and asked Hannah to do it for her. They ended up all helping out.

Happy birthday to my baby...the finale! We have reached perfection with this one.

Birthdays Everywhere!

We have a busy birthday month. Hannah's birthday is today, Samantha will be 3 on Saturday and then Tyler will be 12 at the end of the month. Today was all about Hannah. I made her waffles this morning, brought Lakewood donuts to her class, took her to buy a fish tank and fish this afternoon (no beta fish until Wednesday though), dinner, then a soccer game! So far her team is 4-0! Being her coach has been one of the best things we have done together. I am loving it!

This is the cobb salad she wanted for her birthday. It was so good and they loved all the meat in it.

Coldstone cupcakes. They were delicious!

We love our special little girl. For now she is still little...