28 years ago I became a mom

This is more like a journal posting than blog.  Today is a milestone for me as a mom.  28 years ago today I became a mother.  My first son Jade Roy Nelson was born on Oct 27, 1987.  He was 2 weeks early and weighed just 5 lb. 15 oz.  He surprised us as my water broke at 3am. 
The night before I'd gotten a perm at Aunt Lori's house and was so exhausted having worked all day I went right home and went to bed with wet hair.  Well in our prenatal class we were told that the second your water breaks you need to run to the hospital.  So we did.  I didn't take any time to put makeup on or do my hair and so my hair was completely crazy and I was so embarrassed all day long with nurses, doctors and everyone else popping in to check on me.  I promised myself I'd never do that again!  Being very afraid of pain I gladly had an epidural and when it was time to push, I had good strong nurses, one on each side that basically squeegeed him out of me as I had very little strength.  We were very surprised that he was as small as he was!  I did not expect such a tiny baby!  Having some infertility issues and a previous miscarriage made this day 28 years ago one of the highlights of my life.  Although his time on earth was brief, I feel very blessed to have been part of his plan to help him attain an earthly body and move forward with his very important mission.  Happy 28th Birthday Jade.  Love, Mom

A new addition to our family!

Congratulations to Jentry & Kaylee!  We are so happy she said "YES!" and we are very excited to have her in our family!

12-13-14

12-13-14 coolest date ever! The last running date in this century. A good date for bearing my testimony: I know my Savior lives and loves me! I'm thankful for his atonement, the Book of Mormon, and a living prophet.

"27" on the 27th!
Happy Birthday Jade!

Angel #2 just arrived

What makes a grandma happy?  Yep, grandkids!  My heart is overflowing with happiness as Angel #2 arrived on September 3, 9:19pm.  Fresh and new from heaven, we are so thankful for his healthy, safe arrival. 

Congratulations Jaren & Kassie!

Crew Jaren Nelson

Boy oh Boy!

BOY oh BOY!

 
We couldn't be more excited to have grand baby #2 but now we know he's a...BOY! we can hardly wait.  The best news of all was that he looks healthy and all the parts are there.  

Congratulations Jaren & Kassie!

Thanks to Fritz & Odie for doing their part to make the gender reveal so much fun!

100 Days til out missionary comes home!

June 20th here we come!