Illustrating Children

I went to the Beehive Bazaar, which was awesome! Tons of great items from local artists. My favorite items were the illustrations by Sarah Jane. I really wanted to buy one for the nursery, but not knowing if I'm having a boy or girl, I decided to wait. Luckily she sells her prints on Etsy (for when I do find out).

Happy Mother's Day

For an early Mother's Day present, Chris and I went to Salt Lake to shop for baby gear and eat at Z'Tejas. At Anthropologie, Chris picked out this fabulous apron for me...I was hesitant, but he insisted. I just love it! He says it reminds him of "Bewitched." Chris never fails to impress me with thoughtful and fun gifts. What a great hubby!

'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' by J.K. Rowling

I haven't been reading much lately, since my number one priority is sleep. But I did find a little time for a light and entertaining book, and now I have joined the ranks of Harry Potter Freaks (sorry to all you freaks out there). After years of being harassed for not reading the series (by education teachers, peers and students) I finally finished book number one. I actually started Sorcerer's Stone years ago, but life just got too busy and I didn't think the book was that great, so I put it down. For some bizarre reason, Chris and I started watching all the movies a couple of months ago, and I found I was just a tad bit hooked. I look forward to the next book, Chamber of Secrets and I am really excited for the movie, Half-Blood Prince, to come out in November...which may be my last hurrah before baby comes.

A Brand New Nielson

Good news world...we're having a baby! For those of you who don't know we are finally expecting a baby. The doctor thought there was a chance that we were having twins so Autumn had an early ultrasound today. He or she is 2.5 cm long and has a great little heartbeat. The due date is November 24. Grandparents...start your spoiling!

Flight of the Nielsons

On Saturday, our brother-in-law Colby (who is a flight instructor) invited us on a helicopter ride. We flew around Springville, Mapleton and Spanish Fork for about 25 minutes. It was pretty exciting (we especially liked hearing Colby talk to other aircrafts...very cool).

Leah, Colby and Chris pushing the chopper out of the hanger.

Chris and Colby. Colby is a really great pilot. The ride was very smooth and Autumn didn't get too sick (which she usually does).

Leah and Autumn, the happy backseat sisters!

Penelope

Chris and I just saw Penelope tonight and want to recommend it to everyone. We knew very little about this film, but were pleasantly surprised. Penelope is a modern-day fairytale that is cheerful and funny, has a charming love story (always a bonus), and teaches a valuable moral. The movie was brilliantly cast. James McAvoy and Christina Ricci hit it right on the "snout" and have awesome chemistry. Ricci is pretty adorable, even with a Miss Piggy nose. (It's also clean...PG.) Go see it! OINK!

Grandpa's Birthday Party

Celebrating Grandpa Reynold's 87th birthday at Brick Oven. Happy Birthday!