Monday, April 5, 2010

A Post at Last!

Many exciting things have happened to us lately. Platte got an offer to work at the University of Utah's Office of General Counsel (which he accepted). Because of this, we are officially moving back to Utah after Platte's graduation in May. But the most exciting thing is that our little family of three is about to get bigger. Heather is due October 2nd! We are thrilled!

Most of the pictures below are from our Spring Break trip to Utah. The original reason for our trip was so that we could run the races in Moab with my family. Platte ran the half marathon with my brother Adam and my Dad. I was supposed to run the 5-Mile race with my Mom and Adam's fiancee, Kristina, but due to Baby #2 I didn't run (unfortunately I've been A LOT more sick this go around than with Belle). My sister-in-law Andrea stepped right in though and ran the race as "Heather Nielson from Mesa, Arizona," at least that is what they announced when she crossed the finish line. :)

Another highlight of our trip was watching my little sister Amanda perform in her high school musical, Cats. As always, I loved the show. Platte even enjoyed it.

We had so much fun spending time with family and watching Belle and Olivia learn how to play with each other. Although they had a hard time figuring out how to play together, I think they had a good time overall. Their playtime definitely made for some good laughs!

My Easter Babe. My sister Whitney made her this adorable dress!

Seeing Grandma and Grandpa for the first time in a while.

It was so funny watching Belle and Olivia play together. Belle is a bit bigger and would just sit in the car and read. Olivia wanted to play in the car too and would climb all over Belle. After quite a few tears, they ended up playing well together. So cute!

Daniel is already teaching the girls how to play the organ.

Visiting Whitney at BYU and playing with the ducks.

The first family picture taken in a LONG time.

Amanda as a Cat.

Platte right before he crossed the half marathon finish line.

All the runners after their races.

Waiting for the runners to come in.

16 comments:

Adam G. Ricks said...

Finally posted! Such great pictures! We love Belle and we are sure excited for another one!

Elizabeth said...

What a cute family!

Andrea Ricks said...

It's funny that you were getting the blogging itch the same night we were. :) We always love seeing new pictures of you guys! And we are excited to have you here this summer!

Jenny Bay said...

Heather that is wonderful news - how exciting to have another little one! I am so happy for you :) Love ya!

Brittany said...

Congratulations on baby #2!! Belle is so adorable! Oh congratulations to Platte on the new job and that you guys get to move back to Utah! Yay!

Whitney Ricks said...

I didn't even know that you were going to use that for the Easter dress! So cute! I just love you guys!

Emily said...

Hooray! Congrats on #2 and hooray for moving to Utah. So exciting!

Alisha said...

YAY! Congrats! So fun!

LeAnn said...
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LeAnn said...

Yea for your little family Heather!! That is such exciting news! And yea for you moving to Utah! Please enjoy it for us as well! Sorry you're not feeling very well and hope that passes soon. You guys look fabulous!

Andrea said...

Congratulations on another little babe coming to the family! That is so exciting!! I hope you feel better really soon!

Belle is adorable!

Sarah said...

Congrats guys! That is so exciting!!!

Sarah said...

Congratulations Heather! I tried to call a couple weeks ago cuz I had a hunch you'd have news like this! Sorry to hear that you've been sick...not fun:( That's great about Platte's job. I'll bet you're real excited. Well, let us know when you find out what you're having and good luck moving!

Love ya!
Sarah

Zeb, Hilary, & Camden said...

Congrats on the baby to come!!! I am sure Belle will love having a little buddy to play with! Congrats to Platte on the new job too! What a relief to be finishing school.

Brittney said...

Congrats guys!!! On plattes job and the baby:) I am so glad you posted! Will u have your sister make Raylee a dress like that and I will pay her:) I want one like that because it is so flipping cute!

Webb Crew said...

We are so excited for your new little arrival! and that you are in UTAH. We saw the grants last weekend and they said you were moving back. I bet your family is so excited. Hopefully we'll get to see you soon. We are having our #2 this Thursday. Good thing you are right behind us again so our kids can be close. See you soon. Congrats again!