Well, it's that time of year again. The older the kids get the more we just enjoy the whole month watching scarey movies, going to parties, and just hanging out and having fun. Last weekend we threw a Murder Mystery Party for our neighbors and some friends. It was a blast! The theme was Celebrities Celebration. Many many celebrities were there. There was Marilyn Monroe, Bob Marley, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Bing Crosby, Patsy Cline,John Wayne, Lucille Ball, Liza Minelli, Fred Astaire, Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn, Judy Garland, Bruce Lee etc. This was a first time event for us. We had been to a Murder Mystery Party before but had never thrown one. My neighbor and good friend Amy did most of the work putting the game together. Anyway, it ended up to be so much fun we have decided to make it an annual event!
The boys are now done with football season. It's a sad and happy time. We dont feel so rushed now on the Friday nights after working all week long which is nice. But at the same time, it's a sad feeling to know that we will no longer see Stephen play on the football field. His attention has been more on his up coming mission and his education. He has been filling out college applications lately and hoping to get into BYU. The cute girl he is dating is also planning to serve a mission when she is 19 so they are both preparing for that. They are good friends and I would be very pleased if those 2 ended up together someday. She is quite the "Gem".
Michael is doing great! Going to school full time and working back at Maple Lake Academy for boys. He really enjoys that job. He was on call for a while so he took another part time job at Vivint for a short time where he met Megan, his new girlfriend. Shortly after they put him on a permanent shift at Maple Lake and he quit Vivint. So, now he is pretty seriously dating Megan. She is from Arizona, a return missionary and pretty sharp. Our family loves her and I think this might be the one! So, stay tuned. Michael is still trying to get back on his feet. Trying to buy a car. It's been tough for all of us sharing transportation.
Bryce is trying to decided if he wants to try out for the basketball team this year or do hip hop again. He is hating early morning seminary at 7:00. He thinks that's too early. Now that football is over hopefully it will get easier to get up and get ready on time. He had a really good football season and is looking forward to next year. He recently cancelled his facebook account because he felt it had too much garbage available. I admire him for making that choice. He is a good boy. And very cute, I might add.:)
I am finishing up my Spanish Class. It's been a lot of fun. It's also been a very fast-paced class. I've learned a lot but havent had much of a chance to use it. I need to make a bunch of flash cards and let Mike quiz me. We have one more class and then there may be another to follow if enough people want to continue. But my next adventure will be piano. I am going to take lessons from my neighbor. Getting excited about that. Other than that, just enjoying my job as much as ever. I work with great people and get to serve great people too. They treat me well there an I am a lucky girl!
Mike finally got on with a really good homebuilder by the name of Richmond American. It is a good company and he is back as Superintendent over several projects. He is excited and enjoying learning about this new company. He is working out in West Jordan for now so he is driving my car and I'm driving his truck. When he left Miller he had to give up a company truck so we are now down one car with Michael and Stephen still needing a vehicle. Michael is saving his pennies but commutes with me each morning as school for him is at UVU in Orem close to where I work. Stephen is just hoofing it for now back and forth to school. Luckily it's close to the house.
All in all the Nelson's are doing well and hanging in there. Life is good, and we continue to work towards preparing our boys for missions first and of course life. The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is what keeps us all going. We are greatly blessed with much love, trials and blessings in our lives. Mike and I are so thankful that our children are growing up to be righteous young men for we know they have a great work to do. As long as we all stick together I think we all just might make it!
