Multiple Nelsons

....when you got a barrel.

It is for real - Troy has a full time job.  Yep. He does!  A few years in the making: 1. 2 years spent flipping houses/renovations with a friend, trying to make more money for the family with other things 2. 4 years in school 4. 9 months working two part-time jobs along with many other side consulting jobs to help keep us "drowning" financially. Basically 7 years we have waited for this transition!  Troy will drafting designs for a cabinet company that isn't too far away.  This job will get him in the field/"get his feet wet".  We can start to get out of debt, save for a house and actually go on a vacation with our own family! What do we before we go to bed.. pick our noses and dress up like animals!

These past 2 weeks we had  two pretty big appointments for Miss "Jacolena" and one for "Jare Bear. 1. We got a second opinion about her spasms that have been occurring for almost two years.  Her spasms basically mimic her seizures, she is conscious through them and they aren't life threatening.  BUT they a ffect her daily life and functioning.  Two Pediatric Neurologists have told us that they are NOT related to her seizures. Well over at DUMC (Duke) we saw another Pediatric Neurologist and he said YES, they are related.  He wants to get base line information and monitor her for a few days while taking her off some of her medications.  I am SO thankful that he wants to do this.  I am hoping it might answer some questions.  Why didn't we do this before... well we were told these two things weren't related and the spa s ms she will  have for the rest of her life.  Second, we were moving and I wanted things to settle down with our life....

This girl is 12 yrs old!!!!  I was there when she was born and have been living near her for most of her life (except for 4 years).  I took care of her like she was my baby when Troy and I were first married. Elise and Baby D. Cousin Grant, Grandma and Cousin Hannah. "Missa" and "Jacolena".  The twins and Troy.  Uncle Les with his parents. Early this week we headed over the Halls and celebrated her birthday.  Elise loves to hold Baby D.  She is a really good babysitter, I just wish she could watch all five kids but that is a little overwhelming. Baby D @ 5 months.  So far, pretty good kid.

My boy is a cross dresser…. and he loves the shoes. :) Um… she can't walk in them and does NOT like them.  But she tried.

Miss "Jacolena" has been drawing Mickey Mouse faces for a while, some suns, spiders, basically round things.  With her epilepsy I feel like it has slowed some of the neurological development.  So this drawing here is a HUGE accomplishment.  An actual recognizable drawing of an animal: Boo boo Chicken from Mickey Mouse. "Jacolena" @ 4.5 yrs old 2/8/2013

Last year my sister told me about this HUGE Consignment Sale at the Morrisville Outlet Mall.  I honestly hate looking through clothes and shoes that aren't in order.  Part of my OCD nature.  Well I actually went last year and had a great time even being 8 months pregnant and having my oldest with me. "Missa" actually helped me last time and so I took her with me this time. This year I decided not only to shop but to volunteer and consign so that I could shop earlier than the public to get nice things we needed.  ANd so I did: 2 NEW Potty Barn girls rolling suite cases - each $20 1 Pink rolling suite case -$15 1 Boy Land's End rolling suitcase - $15 4 pair of great condition shoes for the kids $5-$8 each 1 baby hiking carrier - $15 2 butterfly sleeping bags- $3-$4 each 1 Cars sleeping bag -$5 1 great condition umbrella stroller -$8 1 Girls Backpack - $5 OH not pictured: Jare Bear's new bike - $25 I didn't even spend any time in the girls section...

Today we celebrated Grandma Loanne's Birthday (61st). Grandpa Paul and his tongue!! Troy and "Missa" Uncle Daniel and Aunt Colette The twins She wanted a coconut cake and made it herself.  Les made the dinner with Annie and I's help. Uncle Les, Cousins - Elise, Tessa and Grandpa Paul. Grandma and her new Sonic Toothbrush.  Annie with my "Crazy A", Cousins - Evan and Grant Cousin Hannah The boys - Cousin Evan and Grant with "Jare Bear"

       

She got bangs!  Not convinced I like them on her fully, but we will try them. Little miss priss and she is almost three. 4.5 months old. He finally wears his glasses all the time! Loves that are sometimes hard to catch.