My favorite part about the shower is that it has a light!
Twin girls!
Happy girl!
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Nilsson News
Jenn, we can sympathize in the plumbing department! When we did our basement project that is where we ran into the most problems and where most of our money went. I've decided the real money is found in the plumbing industry. We are warming up here in the north. It was 50 degrees and the kids were out in flip flops and t shirts. They did not get it approved with their mother before going out and soon realized that even with the sun shining it was still a little chilly. Millie continues to be the focus of every day and we just love her. We weighed her this week and at almost two weeks old she still isn't up to Emerson or Henry's birth weight. It is nice to have her stay newborn size for just a little while. We will most likely be blessing her the second week of April, the Sunday after general conference. We would love to see you there but don't feel obligated to come. Now I'm going to overload you with pictures!
It's finished for the most part and we are moved in downstairs!!! Just FYI the flooring we used is awesome. It is luxury vinyl planks from Lowes (Home Depot has it too) and clicks together and all you need is a utility knife to cut it. It was $1.79 a sq. ft. I recommend it for bathroom, laundry room, mud room or kitchen. I'll let you know how durable it is after some use but so far we love it.
Addy had her dance competition this week and won 5 first place pins for her solos and her team took first for novice! They will go to nationals at Lagoon in May.
Flake Fun
12 March 2017 - This week....was not our favorite week. On Wednesday I got a call from our new tenants that one of the upstairs bathrooms was flooding when they used the washer or dishwasher. We called a plumber who was able to send his guys out the following day. It was a mess. Three days and $3,500 later, we think that the problem is fixed. All I can say is that if any of you decide to build your own house, please use materials that are up to code, especially for your plumbing!
And being over at the house made us aware of some lease violations so we are in the middle of trying to resolve that.
On the bright side, the weather has been gorgeous for the most part this week. We were in the mid 70's for the last half of the week which made for a lovely weekend. The flower seeds that I started in the greenhouse have started to come up so hopefully there will be plenty of flowers at our house this year. The tomato starts are also doing very well.
The prairie dogs have returned with their incessant chirping. Much to Scott's joy, I learned how to use his pellet gun to "control the surplus population." Although I don't have the upper body strength to load it! It is a team effort!
We took the truck in to the mechanic on Friday to get a portion of the clutch replaced. Hopefully that will be done tomorrow.
That is all I can think of for now. If anyone wants to enjoy some sunshine (if it is lacking in the cold, northern tundra) or if you want to visit "normal" time, come on down! We would love to have you!
Can't wait to see everyone for the family gathering! It is going to be a blast!
And being over at the house made us aware of some lease violations so we are in the middle of trying to resolve that.
On the bright side, the weather has been gorgeous for the most part this week. We were in the mid 70's for the last half of the week which made for a lovely weekend. The flower seeds that I started in the greenhouse have started to come up so hopefully there will be plenty of flowers at our house this year. The tomato starts are also doing very well.
The prairie dogs have returned with their incessant chirping. Much to Scott's joy, I learned how to use his pellet gun to "control the surplus population." Although I don't have the upper body strength to load it! It is a team effort!
We took the truck in to the mechanic on Friday to get a portion of the clutch replaced. Hopefully that will be done tomorrow.
That is all I can think of for now. If anyone wants to enjoy some sunshine (if it is lacking in the cold, northern tundra) or if you want to visit "normal" time, come on down! We would love to have you!
Can't wait to see everyone for the family gathering! It is going to be a blast!
Sunday, March 5, 2017
GATHERING 2017!!!!
Announcing the Belliston Family Gathering - 2017
May 26 - 29 (Memorial Day weekend)
"Learn a Thing or Two"
This year our gathering will take place in Cache Valley! We will be doing lots of learning and teaching and playing and eating and having loads and loads of fun! Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Assignments and Schedule are forthcoming!
Things to think about:
* Something you know how to do and would be willing to teach to others
* Something you would like to learn that you know someone in the family could teach
* T-shirt sizes for each member of your family
* Respond to this post with answers to the above
This is something to get very excited about!
Watch the blog for updates!
Recovering...
Congratulations to the Flakes on getting renters! That was a long time in coming! We hope you'll be able to spend your weekends doing something besides working on that house...
Well, it's been exactly one week since I got a text from Ruth, just as we got to our home teaching appointment, wondering if "this is it?" It wasn't quite the time, but I left for Idaho soon after returning from home teaching. We thought it would be best to leave before the big storm got here, so I arrived at the Harts' about midnight. Ruth asked me to come Sunday morning and check things out. All was well, so we went to church, came home and had dinner, spent the evening waiting and wondering. After we all went to bed, Ruth began having more consistent contractions, but didn't get up until after 3:00 a.m. Garrett came downstairs to let me know that Ruth was thinking things were getting close. I called a friend in Rexburg to come and she arrived at 5:00 and baby Millie arrived at 5:36! She is a beauty and Ruth is amazing! All went very well for mom and baby. It was a sweet blessing to be there with Ruth and Garrett. What a wonder, a miracle, it is to welcome a new baby to your family. I'm so grateful to the Nilssons for allowing me the privilege of being with them. Ruth is recovering slowly, but surely.
I thought since Garrett was home I might be more needed after he returned to work, so I came home Friday afternoon to check on Dad and Emma. I learned from Lauren, after I got home, that Emma had taken herself back to the oral surgeon while I was in Idaho and he said she had some infection in her mouth. He gave her a prescription for an antibiotic, but she didn't know where to get it filled, so she didn't take it. But she did do some other things and she seems to be recovering. She never did get bruised, but is still a little sore and swollen. Dad injured himself while helping some flood victims in southwest Cache Valley. He stepped backward and the soggy ground gave way and he fell hard. Then he pulled some muscles while shoveling snow, which I think aggravated the first injury. He is having a difficult time moving, but is trying to recover.
While I was in Idaho, I received an email from a ward member which reminded me that I had to get the ward newsletter done by Saturday (which miraculously happened). The only thing I am trying to recover right now is my memory!! It seems to have gone on vacation, but is slowly being recovered.
It's hard to believe a full week has gone by since Millie arrived! Time needs to slow down a little and let me catch up! Love to all of you!
P.S. Please read the blog post about the upcoming family gathering!
Well, it's been exactly one week since I got a text from Ruth, just as we got to our home teaching appointment, wondering if "this is it?" It wasn't quite the time, but I left for Idaho soon after returning from home teaching. We thought it would be best to leave before the big storm got here, so I arrived at the Harts' about midnight. Ruth asked me to come Sunday morning and check things out. All was well, so we went to church, came home and had dinner, spent the evening waiting and wondering. After we all went to bed, Ruth began having more consistent contractions, but didn't get up until after 3:00 a.m. Garrett came downstairs to let me know that Ruth was thinking things were getting close. I called a friend in Rexburg to come and she arrived at 5:00 and baby Millie arrived at 5:36! She is a beauty and Ruth is amazing! All went very well for mom and baby. It was a sweet blessing to be there with Ruth and Garrett. What a wonder, a miracle, it is to welcome a new baby to your family. I'm so grateful to the Nilssons for allowing me the privilege of being with them. Ruth is recovering slowly, but surely.
I thought since Garrett was home I might be more needed after he returned to work, so I came home Friday afternoon to check on Dad and Emma. I learned from Lauren, after I got home, that Emma had taken herself back to the oral surgeon while I was in Idaho and he said she had some infection in her mouth. He gave her a prescription for an antibiotic, but she didn't know where to get it filled, so she didn't take it. But she did do some other things and she seems to be recovering. She never did get bruised, but is still a little sore and swollen. Dad injured himself while helping some flood victims in southwest Cache Valley. He stepped backward and the soggy ground gave way and he fell hard. Then he pulled some muscles while shoveling snow, which I think aggravated the first injury. He is having a difficult time moving, but is trying to recover.
While I was in Idaho, I received an email from a ward member which reminded me that I had to get the ward newsletter done by Saturday (which miraculously happened). The only thing I am trying to recover right now is my memory!! It seems to have gone on vacation, but is slowly being recovered.
It's hard to believe a full week has gone by since Millie arrived! Time needs to slow down a little and let me catch up! Love to all of you!
P.S. Please read the blog post about the upcoming family gathering!
And... Loving it.
Hello family. Not much is happening in my world. I did decide to take the job as the marching and visual director for the band this summer. Before y'all tell me how that was not the right decision, don't worry. I'm kicking against the pricks already. But it's fine. The director I'll be working with is super chill and told me if I needed to miss I could and he wouldn't kill me. Praise. So.... about that nice, new 2017 penny Joe... I'd love to come down in August! I can't come the first week to help, which is when you probably actually need me, but I'll totally come whenever you need! I'm planning on spending as little time as possible in Cache Valley this summer. I love this place but I think I need to get out... So if you think you can handle me, I'll be visiting y'all this summer ;) maybe a little time in Arizona, a couple weeks in Idaho. Ya know... getting out and seeing the world ;)
AP gov keeps going. There's only about 45 days until nationals in DC so that's sketch but we've almost got our papers written and then we'll be ready to take it on. It's really cool working with Carter (the really smart kid I talk about a lot). He' s genius. Super intimidating, and you know you try too hard to sound smart when you can roast him on his spelling.... it's fine. He's in DC this week, meeting the President, talking to Chief Justice Roberts for three hours, and receiving $10,000 for being smart. It pays, kids. Crazy right? So anyway, he's fun to work with.
Getting wisdom teeth out was straight up awful. I mean, the first two days were awesome. Jello all the way. But then I went ice skating... I guess you're not supposed to do that... Meh it's fine ;) I wish we had videos for when everyone else got theirs out because I'm sure they'd be hilarious. I just cried. Well, a new tri is beginning, so wish me luck ;) you are the greatest siblings out there ;) and nieces and nephews too ;) and in-laws ;)
AP gov keeps going. There's only about 45 days until nationals in DC so that's sketch but we've almost got our papers written and then we'll be ready to take it on. It's really cool working with Carter (the really smart kid I talk about a lot). He' s genius. Super intimidating, and you know you try too hard to sound smart when you can roast him on his spelling.... it's fine. He's in DC this week, meeting the President, talking to Chief Justice Roberts for three hours, and receiving $10,000 for being smart. It pays, kids. Crazy right? So anyway, he's fun to work with.
Getting wisdom teeth out was straight up awful. I mean, the first two days were awesome. Jello all the way. But then I went ice skating... I guess you're not supposed to do that... Meh it's fine ;) I wish we had videos for when everyone else got theirs out because I'm sure they'd be hilarious. I just cried. Well, a new tri is beginning, so wish me luck ;) you are the greatest siblings out there ;) and nieces and nephews too ;) and in-laws ;)
Flake Fatigue
5 March 2017 - First of all, a huge congratulations to the Nilsson's. She is beautiful! We can't wait to meet her. Make sure that everyone else has plenty of cuddle time before the gathering so we can get plenty of Uncle Scott and Aunt Jenn time in!
This week has been good but exhausting. Scott had his flex day on Friday so we were able to spend a nice, long weekend at home doing projects! We are starting to build our first train layout and it is coming along slowly, but surely. Perhaps we'll have pictures by the time the family gathering rolls around.
The exciting news of our week is that our house rented. We are still in a slight state of shock but it has been good so far. The family that moved in (9 of them + three dogs) were in another rental house when the septic tank collapsed and flooded the basement. So they were in a hurry to move, as you can imagine. From the first contact that she made with us to the signing of the lease was less than 24 hours. We felt a little pressured and rushed since the family didn't have any other options for housing so we are hoping that it will be a good thing.
The wind hasn't stopped blowing for very long this week but we have plenty of inside projects that we are working on so at least those things are getting done.
We had tomatoes that have popped up as well as some basil and our potatoes are looking great. I started a bunch of flowers this weekend so hopefully those will be popping up soon.
I re-vamped a cute little lawn chair this week that we found at the Lovelake house when we first bought it and it turned out really cute. It is purple...of course!
A sober thing was announced today in our ward. There is a family (the parents are about our age) who are expecting twin boys in May. Really fun but around the same time that they found out what they were having, the husband was diagnosed with lymphoma. I guess it kind of hit home hard with Millie arriving this week and Lori expecting. Sure makes you grateful for the blessings that you have, doesn't it?
Well, I hope you all have a great week.
This week has been good but exhausting. Scott had his flex day on Friday so we were able to spend a nice, long weekend at home doing projects! We are starting to build our first train layout and it is coming along slowly, but surely. Perhaps we'll have pictures by the time the family gathering rolls around.
The exciting news of our week is that our house rented. We are still in a slight state of shock but it has been good so far. The family that moved in (9 of them + three dogs) were in another rental house when the septic tank collapsed and flooded the basement. So they were in a hurry to move, as you can imagine. From the first contact that she made with us to the signing of the lease was less than 24 hours. We felt a little pressured and rushed since the family didn't have any other options for housing so we are hoping that it will be a good thing.
The wind hasn't stopped blowing for very long this week but we have plenty of inside projects that we are working on so at least those things are getting done.
We had tomatoes that have popped up as well as some basil and our potatoes are looking great. I started a bunch of flowers this weekend so hopefully those will be popping up soon.
I re-vamped a cute little lawn chair this week that we found at the Lovelake house when we first bought it and it turned out really cute. It is purple...of course!
A sober thing was announced today in our ward. There is a family (the parents are about our age) who are expecting twin boys in May. Really fun but around the same time that they found out what they were having, the husband was diagnosed with lymphoma. I guess it kind of hit home hard with Millie arriving this week and Lori expecting. Sure makes you grateful for the blessings that you have, doesn't it?
Well, I hope you all have a great week.
Nilsson News
We definitely have news for this week! I know you have all heard it already but we are so happy that Millie has joined our family! We decided on Bell for her middle name which is short for Belliston. She is the sweetest little gal and very mellow. She is a good combination of Addy and Eliza, with lots of dark hair. It was so nice having grandma here most of the week. Emma and dad ran up for a quick visit on Monday and the Hart's have come over a couple of times. Family is the greatest! I tried to get some photos uploaded but they haven't come through. These are a few pictures from a photo shoot yesterday. Elise's friend Korinne came over and took a few. I hope to get more uploaded shortly!
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