This last picture is what he looks like today. There is a huge lack of pictures from the day after he was born until about Christmas time. Sorry about that.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Platte Preston Nielson
Well the biggest news from the last six months is that we had our baby boy! Platte Preston Nielson was born on October 5, 2010. We think he is the cutest thing ever! He weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. and everything went well with the delivery. We have had so much fun with him, and luckily, Belle simply adores him. We feel so lucky that she is so nice to him and loves to play with him. It's so fun when she talks to him, helps me change his diaper, or puts his binky in his mouth. She loves to get right up close to his face and say things like, "Hey little guy," or "What's the matter, buddy?" or "You look so handsome!" Sure, he doesn't always love it when she is in his face, but hey, she loves to play with him so much that I just can't tell her not to. He is such a good baby and is so content. He smiles a lot more than Belle did when she was his age, and that makes me so happy. So far, he looks just like Belle did in her first 3 months, except he is A LOT chunkier. He couldn't be cuter! He is such a joy and we love him to pieces.
This last picture is what he looks like today. There is a huge lack of pictures from the day after he was born until about Christmas time. Sorry about that.
This last picture is what he looks like today. There is a huge lack of pictures from the day after he was born until about Christmas time. Sorry about that.
The Last Six Months
In other news, Belle turned two in September! She talks all day long and we read books now more than ever. She loves to play with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She loves to go to nursery. She loves building "castles" (made entirely of blankets) with her daddy. She loves playing with her baby doll Daisy, pushing her shopping cart all over our apartment, and singing songs. She is getting better at playing by herself. It's so fun to watch her read books aloud and sing songs to herself. Almost every day I text Platte at work to tell him funny things Belle has said or done. She is hilarious and is such a joy to me. I feel so lucky to be able to spend all my time with her.
In September, Platte found out he passed the Utah bar. He was officially sworn in as an attorney just a week after little Platte was born. He's thrilled that he is finished, hopefully forever, studying for tests. Now he is busy working as an attorney at the U. I am busy being a stay-at-home mom. I absolutely love being at home with the kids reading books, playing make believe, doing puzzles, and cooking.
We blessed little Platte at the beginning of December and are grateful for all of our family who were able to come! Life is good. Here are some more pictures from the last little while.
In September, Platte found out he passed the Utah bar. He was officially sworn in as an attorney just a week after little Platte was born. He's thrilled that he is finished, hopefully forever, studying for tests. Now he is busy working as an attorney at the U. I am busy being a stay-at-home mom. I absolutely love being at home with the kids reading books, playing make believe, doing puzzles, and cooking.
We blessed little Platte at the beginning of December and are grateful for all of our family who were able to come! Life is good. Here are some more pictures from the last little while.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Update Time!
Below are some happenings from the last three months:
Platte graduated from the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law (ASU)! What a relief!
My little brother, Adam, got married! His wife Kristina is awesome!
We found out we are having a BOY!
We moved home to Utah! We left behind a lot of friends in Arizona that we will miss.
We have spent hours playing with family and friends. Belle has become a pro at naming all of her 21 cousins, 12 aunts, and 10 uncles!
We spent the 4th of July in Blanding and attended Platte's 10 year reunion while we were there.
We have had so much fun swimming, playing at parks, going to sports events, going to Lagoon, and simply being with our families. We are so happy to be home!
A few of Platte's siblings were able to come down to Arizona for Platte's graduation. (My parents were there too, they were just taking the picture.)
Platte with a bunch of law school friends at a farewell BBQ.
Adam and Kristina.
Belle and Olivia just waiting for Adam and Kristina to come out of the temple.
When you ask Belle to smile, this is what she does. Platte sure thinks it is funny that he taught her that. :)
Whitney, Belle and Olivia playing with bubbles.
Learning to blow bubbles in the water.
Belle on the little boat ride at Lagoon.
Not so sure about Bulgy the Whale.
Platte graduated from the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law (ASU)! What a relief!
My little brother, Adam, got married! His wife Kristina is awesome!
We found out we are having a BOY!
We moved home to Utah! We left behind a lot of friends in Arizona that we will miss.
We have spent hours playing with family and friends. Belle has become a pro at naming all of her 21 cousins, 12 aunts, and 10 uncles!
We spent the 4th of July in Blanding and attended Platte's 10 year reunion while we were there.
We have had so much fun swimming, playing at parks, going to sports events, going to Lagoon, and simply being with our families. We are so happy to be home!
A few of Platte's siblings were able to come down to Arizona for Platte's graduation. (My parents were there too, they were just taking the picture.)
Platte with a bunch of law school friends at a farewell BBQ.
Adam and Kristina.
Belle and Olivia just waiting for Adam and Kristina to come out of the temple.
When you ask Belle to smile, this is what she does. Platte sure thinks it is funny that he taught her that. :)
Whitney, Belle and Olivia playing with bubbles.
Learning to blow bubbles in the water.
Belle on the little boat ride at Lagoon.
Not so sure about Bulgy the Whale.
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.
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.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Belle's Second Christmas
Here are some pictures from our holiday in Utah. Most of them are of Belle, because I just plain forgot to take pictures of all the festivities. We had so much fun hanging out with our families, going to movies, watching Belle play in the snow for the first time, watching football, and celebrating Christmas.
Christmas morning
First step in the snow
Eating snow and loving it
I just love this picture
Belle loves dressing up, especially in this tutu her Aunt Andrea made for her
Playing Rock Band--Platte's favorite
Practicing
Lunch at our favorite restaurant, The Lion House
Doing what she does best
Belle in her Ricks Running Club shirt
At Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix
Christmas morning
First step in the snow
Eating snow and loving it
I just love this picture
Belle loves dressing up, especially in this tutu her Aunt Andrea made for her
Playing Rock Band--Platte's favorite
Practicing
Lunch at our favorite restaurant, The Lion House
Doing what she does best
Belle in her Ricks Running Club shirt
At Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)