I'm so sad..........

It's been a great month having Kim, Sofia & Dallin staying with us here in Oregon. It's going to be very difficult saying good-bye to them. I love all my kids and grandkids so much and it just breaks my heart when I know I can't see them on a daily basis. Let's all pray Jasper finds a job back in Oregon so we can all be together again as a family.

Sofia, have fun going to Kindergarten. Be a good student, make lots of friends, and just be a 5 yrs old and have lots of fun. I'm so proud of you. You are one smart little girl. You are very speical to me. Always remember who you are and how much you truly are loved. I love every second we are together, you & I have something special together that no one will ever be able to take away. You make me so happy... when your happy the whole room lights us because your laughter and smile are so contageous. I love my Sofia!

Dallin, have fun being two, just think now you will have your Mommy all to yourself. It's been fun playing cars with you. Taking you and Sofia fishing, playing, giving baths, taking walks. I love you too.

Kim, you mean a lot to me. I love you very much. Please remember who you are too. Know that you are beautiful and that we love you very much. Please come back to Oregon soon. Remember to always love Sofia & Dallin, they are such special children. Treat them the way our Heavenly Father wants them to be treated, love them for you they are. Be slow to anger and quick to love. They need you to be their example in all things. Always love them and protect them. Tell them everyday how much their Papa & Nana love them. Give them lots of hugs & kisses from us too. Texas is just to far way. My heart aches so bad knowing you are leaving. If there was a way to keep you here I certainly would do that. I love you all very much, don't ever forget it.

Our newest addtion to the Neilson Family

Welcome Austin Joe Neilson
Weighing 8 lbs 8 oz
20 1/2 inches long
Born August 18,2008 @ 5:52 pm

Fun times at Nana & Papa's

Trip to visit Addison

Addison's first Dr.s appointment
Weight 6 lbs 4.6 oz
Doing very well

Sofia & Dallin had a great time holding their new little cousin.
We had a great time visiting and holding Addison. There are some adorable pictures of Amber & Sofia here

Cutest Grandkids in the world

W*E*L*C*O*M*E ADDISON ELIZABETH ARCHAMBAULT

We received a phone call this morning at 1:30 from Jon telling us they were going to perform a c-section on Amber. Jon was so nervous on the phone, it was quite cute. Apparently Amber went to work last night and became extremely dizzy, almost passing out. Her blood pressure was high and baby's heart rate was dropping so the doctor on call said tht she was going to have the baby tonight.
Needless to say, we got dressed, brushed out teeth, grabbed the kids and out the door we went by 1:150. Right as we were approaching Exit 217 Amber call to tell us Addison was born at 2:35 am weighing in at 6 lbs 11 oz., 19 inches long and that everything went well. Amber was extatic to finally be a Mom. We continued on our journey and made it to the ospital a few minutes before they got Amber settled in her room.
Addison is adorable. She is the sweetest little girl, so precious and extremely good. I believe I was next to hold her after Amber & Jon which made me feel really special. I wish I could have been there for Amber before her c-section but it just wasn't possible.
We stayed the majority of the day, only leaving to go to her home for Dallin & Sofia to take a nap, which was definitely needed at that point. While they were sleeping I helped clean Amber's home, ran to the store and back. Then up to the hospital again to she how everyone was doing, and of course, to hold my new granddaughter. I love her so much. I already feel we are going to have a spcieal bond between us.

More fishing....

Look at what we caught! Wow we had fun. Just look at the smile on Sofia & Dallin's faces. Jaris your the best Uncle ever!!!

Now that's a fishing story.....

Thank you Jaris for showing everyone a great time fishing. Sofia & Dallin had a blast reeling in all the fish. 15 caught but only brought home 11. Sofia can't wait for her Uncle Jaris to take her out fishing again.