CENTER FOLD!!!!

So I don't know if all of you know this, but a few years ago I was on the cover of Idaho Bride magazine, as well as one of the advertisements, and my dress was on the cover again the following year. I have to admit it was pretty fun, and I was recognized all over the area. Well, I am pleased to announce that we have a new celebrity in our family! While Shawn was in Moab, a writer for JP magazine was quite impressed with Shawn's toy. All of the guys in the 4-wheel drive club were pretty excited for the issue to come out, and all of Shawns friends are teasing him about being the centerfold. Shawn was in the jeep, you just cant see him. I have to tell ya, the wagoner and I aren't the greatest of friends some days. (mainly because it looks so pretty in my driveway) But it is REALLY fun to play in. Anyway, While Shawn was in Moab they asked if they could do a little writeup on the wagoner, and put it in an issue. We thought it would just be a little pic with a little about it, but CHECK IT OUT!!! Way to go HONEY!!!

Another two months!?!? Really??!

Wow, I cant believe I am that big of a slacker!!!! I have a lot to update this time, so much has happened! Ridge is now 4 months and 2 weeks! We had his checkup last week, and he is in the 80% for his length!!! 26 1/2 inches! he is 15.6 pounds, and in 6 months clothes already! He is so fun!! I have tons and tons of pictures, so I am just going to post them and give you a rundown of all of them. We had him blessed the first weekend of May, and Shawn did an amazing job, and Ridge was so good. I couldn't find an outfit like I wanted, so I went to The DI and found a women's XL sweater and made him a blessing outfit with no pattern!!! I think it turned out pretty dang good for just cutting and sewing as I went.( the picture of it on the couch its streched out, so it looks really long waisted, but it fit him pretty good.) He loves his saucer, he plays and plays for hours. He just started food this last week, and he loves carrots, yogurt, rice, but hates bananas....kinda strange. And today he rolled over!!! I didn't have my camera out, and was so bummed, and Shawn was pretty bummed that he missed it too. His hair is coming back pretty good finally, I was so sad when it all fell out, it was dark and wavy, and I was sure it wouldn't come back that way, but it looks like it might be, plus a few calics. anyways, I will quit rambling, and just post pics. Have fun, there's alot!!

Im a slow poke!!

So I am finally getting around to updating! I am a little occupied lately, and I am back to work now too. I do love my job, but I hate leaving him!!! Our soon to be niece in law Sami watches him for about 20 hours a week. He loves going there..... ( he told me s0...) I just wish I didnt have to work.

He is getting so big! I took him in for his 2 month checkup and shots a week ago, and he was 11.5 lbs, and 24 inches long!! that puts him in the 50% for his weight and 80% for length!!! So big!! He also did awesome while getting his shots. He cried for just a sec, and then he was back to his usual happy self., and was talking to the nurse. He still has reflux really bad, but other than clearing is throat alot, it doesn't seem to faze him.

I actually took him in yesterday with a nasty cough, and its just because of his reflux, so I really hope he grows out of it soon. But he has gained 8oz in just over a week, so he is now 11lbs 13 oz. I guess I just want less laundry and I would love to be able to lay him down to sleep instead of having him sleep in his chair or the swing.

He is talking up a storm now days, and I love it!! He is so interactive, and just jabbers your ear off. It defiantly helps me get going in the mornings when he is so happy.

Here are some pretty cute pics of the last few weeks, and I am trying to upload a video, lets see if I can figure it out.

Im a slow poke!!

Time flies when you're having fun!!

Its been a while since we posted last. Ridge will be 8 weeks old on Wednesday!!! crazy I know. I have really enjoyed staying home with him, and I am not really looking forward to going back to work. I have to go back full time on the 5th. I miss work, but I am pretty sure I will have a melt down when I have to leave him.

We really haven't been up to much other than just hanging out at home. He is getting so big now. He is making lots of noises now, and smiles alot!! He loves to hang out by himself on the floor, he kicks and squills for an hour or two before he decides that's enough. He isnt too fond of tummy time, but he humors me for about 20 mins.

I took him to the doctor at 6 weeks because he has horrible reflux, he is now on previcid 2 times a day, but it hasn't really helped. We even had ultra sounds done on his stomach because Dr Blake was concerned at the amount that he spits up, but everything looks normal, so we just have to wait it out. At least he is still gaining weight. He was 9 lbs 11 oz at 6 weeks, and just over 22 inches long. I can only imagine how big he would be if he could only hold all his food down.

Even with all the spitting up he is such a happy baby!!! I honestly can only think of 2 times where he really screamed and that was only for about 20 mins or so! we are so blessed, and so very grateful for our little guy!!!

He cant stay awake in his carseat.

In this one he was actually talking alot, but it seems every time I try to get a pic of him smiling, he tries to figure out what the camera is, and always pulls this goofy face.

GROWING FAST!!!

Our little miracle is growing like a weed!! Ridge will be three weeks old tomorrow, and it makes me so sad because I have to go back to work in 4 weeks now!! It sure does go by fast when all you do is watch them sleep!

Its amazing to me at how much he really has completed our lives. He is such a good baby, He seriously sleeps about 6 hours at night, and I feed him about every 3 1/2 to 4 hours during the day. I am so blessed to be this little guys mommy.

When he was a week old we took him in to get some photos done. Krystal our niece does photography ( Blushe Photography) and she did an amazing job. We just got the disk back today, and I am so excited to show them off. Our computer has been down for a while now, so I will post other pics of him at home as soon as we get it going again. These are a few of my favorites.

Introducing....... RIDGE WILLIAM NIELSEN!!!!

Ok, He is 5 days old now, and I am finally allowing myself to put him down to blog. I am so excited to say that our little man is finally here!!! It seems like after all our problems and miscarriages that we have been pregnant for 4 years. Well worth the wait!!

He was born Wednesday morning 2/3/10 at 8:22 am. He weighed 7lbs 13oz, and was 20 1/2 inches long. I was in labor for about 14 ish hours, and actually pushed for about 3 because he got turned and was stuck. Needless to say it was all worth it!!! We only stayed at the hospital a day, and its so nice to have him home. From the minute he came into this world, he as been wide awake checking out his new world. Ridge has lots of dark hair, and his daddy's dimples, and is just perfect in every way!! Here are a few pictures, the ones in the blue outfit are especially fun because its the outfit Shawn wore home from the hospital. Supper fun!! Anyways, here is our little miracle Ridge William Nielsen!!

proud parents! Wide awake!!

Ready to go home!!
just getting home


top one is Daddy when he came home from hospital, and second one is Ridge in the same outfit!


Mommys little moose ready to go for a ride 5 days old!