Home Sweet Home!

Our time in Poky has almost come to an end. Part of me is a little sad, but the other part of me is super excited to move back into our old home. That's right, old neighbors, we are coming back. So look for our moving van some time the end of June beginning of July. Unless of course you don't want to help us unload. Hee Hee! Dane got a job at Alpine School District as a School Psychologist.

Here a just a few of the luxuries I am anxious to get back to.
1. Family
2. Old Friends
3. Dish washer
4. Garbage disposal
5. Ice Machine
6. Counter space
7. Playground in our backyard (Logan is going to be stoked)
8. 700 more square feet

I am going to miss the people in Poky and the valuable lessons I've learned about being grateful for what I have. I wouldn't have traded this experience if I could do it all over again.

Potty Training!

So, I told myself not to worry about potty training Logan until he was 3 years old. Well his third birthday has come and gone. So a couple of weeks ago we started "The Process". Everyone told me to wait until he is ready, but as far as I am concerned Logan would be content to be in a diaper for the rest of his life. It doesn't bother him that I have to wiped his stinky butt everyday. He thinks it is hilarious! I'm over it... the butt wiping must end. So Logan does a pretty good job of going on the potty when we are inside our house, but I get the inside headache and have to go outside at least once a day. I have just been putting pull ups on Logan when we go out, but he treats them just like a diaper. I got brave one day and decided to run some errands with Logan and his underwear, instead of a pull up. He had three pee accidents in two hours. I only brought one change of clothes, luckily the last accident was at a store were we could purchase some new underwear. I am getting pretty tired of the potty process. Does any one have any words of wisdom for me?

Happy Birthday, Logan!

Logan had his 3rd birthday today, well I guess technically yesterday. He is such a sweet boy. He loved every second of his birthday. We are down in Utah this week. So last night I put his presents on Sue's kitchen table. This morning he woke up before me, of course! Mommy loves her sleep. Even though I told him yes the first time he came in my room 5 times asking if he could open his presents. He was so excited. He loved his new Mr. Potato Head and Lightning McQueen shirt and matching jacket (that really lights up). As far as Logan is concerned, I am the coolest mom ever. I love that he is satisfied with birthday gifts under $20. I wonder how long that will last? Anyways...so I had to draw the line when he asked if he could eat his birthday cake for breakfast. I took him to Cabella's to look at the real stuffed animals (good thing I am not a member of PETA) and the fish. It was our first time and Logan thought it was pretty cool. At night we met Grandpa Doog at Chuckie Cheese's. Logan loves that place. He has been asking for months to go there for his birthday. We finished the night off at my favorite restaurant, McDonalds. Maybe I am the coolest mom ever. I haven't met any moms that loves McDonalds as much as me. We had a blast today. I think the b-day festivities were a success. I'd have to say that Logan is starting to become my new BFF. Sorry Dane, you are going to have to step up your game!

Pine Wood Derby

As Young Women's President, I decided to put on a Pinewood Derby: Young Men vs. Young Women. I always felt jipped out that I never got to race a pine wood derby car. Naturally, I made a car with all of the Young Women. We recruited a Pinewood Derby expert in our ward to be our coach. The young women smoked the boys. The girls took the top six places. Who was the first place winner? You might be asking yourselves. That's right, yours truly took first place with my pink sparkly car. Logan has since taken ownership of the pink car. He is proud of his mommy's fast car.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Layla Sue

So no one probably looks at our blog anymore because it has been forever since I've posted anything. You know it is bad news when it is almost St. Patty's Day and my last blog says Summer Fun. Well here is our not so new addition to the Nielsen Family. Layla is almost 5 months old now. She is a super good baby. We love her crazy hair and her toothy smile.

Summer Fun

We have had a ton of fun this summer going to the different parades and festivities in Poky. We were even in Utah during the Highland Fling.