The Proposal

So, the deal was that Michael had asked Megan on a date one night.  But he had his two younger brothers pick her up.  They drove around a bit and then ended up here at the Riverwoods Mall where it was all lit up for Christmas.  They escorted Megan to the Gazebo in the middle of the mall where Michael was set up with his guitar and hooked up to speakers and amplifier.  Michael had written a song for and about Megan.  As he was singing, some of his friends and family were standing in the background with posters that said, "I love you because.... " and we each held a different reason that Michael loves Megan.

Then at the end of the song we flipped our posters over and they read "Megan McGee will you marry me"!  At the same time Michael had those same words in his song to her.  Then he got down on one knee and with the ring she had chosen, he asked her to marry him.  Megan said he was crying when he asked her.  Then they hugged and kissed and we walked around the mall and took pictures and we all got some hot chocolate.  It was a fun experience!

And that is how it all began!  Some time I will tell you about our experience driving out there that night.  It was the first real snow storm of the season and everything that could go wrong, went wrong. 

Michael and I drove out together and it was a comical experience! 

Anyway, I am so happy for my baby boy!  They are an awesome couple!

Winter 2012 Pictures

So, since we hadn't had any family pictures taken since Michael came home from his mission, and we all knew that Michael and Megan were going to be getting married and Stephen going on a mission in 2013, I was determined to have some family pictures taken of just the 5 of us one last time! I enlisted my good friend Amy who lives accross the street to use her nice camera and take some pictures of us. She took over 200 shots and these were among my most favorites!

The men in my family

Stephen-"oh it's so cold so I need to look like I'm freezing because my picture is being taken and I cant ever make a normal face in a picture because I'm Stephen"

Mike - what the heck are we supposed to be doing in this picture? It's cold and I just want to go inside, but I must endure the cold for my wife who thinks she has to have these family pictures taken and

she's probably right"

Bryce - "I dont care how cold it is, I must look good and cute because my picture is being taken and my Mom thinks I am so good looking so I must please!"

Michael - "What the heck are you guys doing? No one is paying any attention to the camera

 there is no rhyme or reason to this photo, and what the heck happened

to all of you while I was on my mission?"

The attempt at lifting Mom

Now this picture is one where we were trying to figure out what to do so the boys decided they wanted to lift me.  Well, Michael was ready to just pick me up.  Stephen took a second look and said "hmmmm, not sure I want to do this.  Bryce is always willing to jump right in.  Me however, I knew that it was going to be a disaster so I refused.  I think Stephen was relieved.

The jumping in the air shot

And next, the infamous jumping in the air shot!  They boys must have done this 5 times as they wanted to catch as much air as they could.  I love Mike's face in this....not much expression...that's Mike, doesn't matter what he's doing, it's always just a skill.

The Infamous Dip

Okay, I love this one.  What can I say?  This is us.  He's got me right where he wants me laughing uncontrollably! 

The clowns

Okay seriously, this picture says it all.  Do you see how Stephen is way up high making himself known to all the world?  Well, that's the way it is at my house. Michael is just having a good time being cool and letting you know he's watching you.  Bryce? 

Whatever his big brothers are doing is cool so where they lead he will follow:)

The Nelson Family of Five

And lastly I was astonished that we actually had this one good picture of the whole family come out.  We actually all look pretty normal for the most part. 

I  LOVE  MY  FAMILY!!!

THERE  IS  NO  WHERE  ON  EARTH  I WOULD  RATHER  BE  THAN  WITH  THEM!

He's Engaged!!

Michael and Megan 2013

Okay, so much has happened since I last posted, BUT!(if you buy 2 completos it's only 2 dollars ...if you dont get this you can click on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD2RO0Cws1Q watch ) this is the biggest!!!  So, I will cut right to the chase!  My baby boy is engaged!  And....He is engaged to a beautiful, smart, fun, strong, down to earth, return missionary, amazing young woman!!  Just the way Mike and I always hoped and dreamed! 

Megan McGee is from Tucson Arizona.  She is #4 of 5 children in a family of all boys except her.  So, needless to say she gets us!  Which is so awesome!  She served a mission to Chile and has been home now for about 9 months.  Michael is head over heels in love with this remarkable beautiful woman!  I have been very blessed to have been able to get to know her very well as we now work together.  It was probably only a month into their relationship when she got a job at the Chiropractor office where I work.  So, I pick her up every day and we work all day together.  It has been a lot of fun getting to know her.

Anyway, so much has happened since they started seeing eachother and well, I just dont have the time these days to blog like I used to so I will have to catch you up as we start this new chapter in our lives. 
Their plans are to be sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple on April 26, 2013 and we couldn't be more pleased!  We love you Megan McGee soon to be Megan Nelson;)