The last few months

OUR LAST FEW MONTHS(SCROLL ALL THE WAY)

THE BOYS AT DISNEYLAND

CONNER BEING A HAM
RYNE THE POSTER BOY

SOMETIMES, CONNER SAYS HE HAS JUST HAD ENOUGH

BAD SANTA, NOT REALLY, HE'S A GOOD BOY

RYNE ON THE RUN

AND IN THE AIR

PUT ME IN COACH

AM I A CUTIE?

AT AN EARLY GAME IN ST. GEORGE

RYNE AND JADEN REAM IN CALIFORNIA

BALBOA PARK TRAIN

GOING ON A HARBOR CRUISE

TOY STORY MANIA, ONE OF OUR FAVORITES

PUTS THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE

The Last Few Months

The Last few months have been crazy to say the least.

June-July. We were consumed with little league all stars. Ryne made the team for the 4^th time and Dad was the manager. Uncle Rich was one of the coaches. Mom was team mom and Conner was the mascot. We had a great run at the District Championship playing in the finals for only the second time in Henderson Little League history. We came up one game short of going to state. We were so proud of Ryne; he hit 3 home runs in the tourney. His first was a GRAND SLAM and it was his first ever that he hit over the fence.

We spent the Fourth at home with friends as we were unable to get up to Kanaraville because of All Stars. We had a good time with the Reams and our family. We swam, ate lots of food and had some fireworks in the front yard.

In August as we have done every year since Chrissy past away, we took a trip to Disneyland. This was her favorite thing to do, and we love to go. This year we went a week earlier and went to San Diego as well. Grandma and Grandpa went with us and the Reams met up with us in Anaheim for Disneyland. We had a blast. We sure miss Chrissy allot, it is especially hard at this time.

September/October/November. Football, Baseball, back to School, and did I say baseball? Yeah we put allot of time and money into Ryne playing sports, especially baseball, but you know what? He is a straight A student (he did get a B in 2^nd grade); he is on the Student Council and a member of the National Jr. Honor Society. He knows he can do what he wants as long as is a good student and an even better citizen. He makes us proud. Ryne began 7^th grade at Brown Middle School, as said earlier, he is a great student. Conner went back to Grandma D’s for babysitting. He needed a backpack and lunchbox too. He is getting really big and INDEPENDANT. Football was a blast this year. Ryne’s team, the Mad Dogs went undefeated and won the championship. He was the quarterback and played defensive back on defense. He had an awesome year and has turned into a leader on the field. Conner is ready to play as well, he is gonna be a bruiser.

Halloween was spent between St.George, Mesquite and home. Ryne played baseball that weekend ad because Utah mostly does their trick or treating on Saturday, Conner was able to go twice. He went with some of the other little brothers and sisters from our ball team. He had a blast, he dressed up as Spiderman, and he got ALLOT of candy. We also had the opportunity again to go to southern California and raise money for the Forest Service Firefighters lost 4 years ago in the Esperanza Fire. We played ball of course, and had a blast with our friends. We spent Thanksgiving at home, and boy was it cold. We played baseball all weekend long and the boys played in the championship game. Ryne had a great tourney and Mom, Dad, and Bubba froze. We had 17 family and friends over for dinner. It was a blast. We ate too much, watched and played football and then played some family favorite games afterwards.

Now is time to gear up for Conner’s 3^rd birthday and Christmas. Lights are on the house outside, trees are going up and it is COLD, COLD, COLD!!!!!!!!! We are so grateful this time of year for the families and the friends that we have in our lives. We value their friendship as much as anything. Sometimes we take friends and family for granted and forget to thank them for being in our lives. We should always remember them, past and present. We remember our Angel at this time of year too. And, YES, it is difficult to live without Chrissy, but we are encouraged, that if live the right way we can be with her again. So, at this time of the year, if you have been offended, had your feelings hurt, been un-friended from FACEBOOK, or whatever has you down. Remember the reason for the season, and remember we will all be held accountable for OUR actions. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year

ALL STAR UPDATE

ABOVE- THE TEAM

WE FINISHED POOL PLAY A PERFECT 4-0. RYNE HAS HAD A GOOD TOURNEY SO FAR. LAST NIGHT HE HIT HIS FIRST EVER HOME RUN OVER THE FENCE. IT WAS A GRAND SLAM. THIS IS A GREAT BUNCH OF BOYS THAT TRULY LOVE EACH OTHER AND PLAY HARD FOR EACH OTHER. WE HAVE A GOOD CHANCE AT GOING ALONG WAY. THE BOYS ALL DYED THEIR HAIR BLONDE AND HAVE BONDED WELL. HERE ARE SOME PIX FROM PICTURE DAY. GAME PHOTOS TO COME LATER..

HERE IS A PICTURE OF CONNER IN HIS UNIFORM. DAD GETS HOME FROM WORK AND HE SAYS"LETS GO TO THE BALL PARK!"

HERE ARE BOYS WITH THEIR GOLDEN LOCKS.

GAME PHOTOS TO COME

All Stars have begun. Out Tourney starts this Thursday and unfortunatly we wont be able to go to Utah for the Fourth, dang it.

Here is the schedule

7/1 VS. PASEO VERDE AT AG#3 5:15PM
7/3 VS. SUNRISE MOUNTAIN AT AG#3 8AM
7/5 VS. BOULDER CITY AT AG#3 7:15PM
7/6 VS. PARADISE VALLEY AT AG#4 5:15PM

AG is Arroyo Grande Sports Complex.

4 TIME ALL STAR!!!!!!

This was a really good season for little league. Our team went undefeated at 22-0 and Ryne made the All Star team for the 4th year in a row. Ryan is the Manager this year and this team they have has a great chance to advance past district and State this year. Hopefully you will see us on TV in the Little League World Series. You never know. Ryan thinks this team is that good. Nevada has never sent a team to Williamsport, so this would be a good time to change that. Following are some pix from the season. As soon as the All Star schedules are up, we will get them posted.

These are our boys and we are darn proud of them.

2010 UNDEFEATED BACK TO BACK CHAMPS

The Little League Regular season ended last night with the Major Division Angels completing an undefeated season at 22-0. Ryne let the way with his hitting and defense and really developed into a fine pitcher this year.Ryan Managed the team again this year with help from his brothers Rich and Eric as well as Todd Ream and Hondo Berg. They work well together and seem to have fun. It has been a good three year run in the Majors and we look forward to going on to the Tournament of Champions and then All Stars. Looks like our summer this year will be BASEBALL, BASEBALL, and more BASEBALL, would we have it any other way. Heck no.

Here is a picture of Conner entertaining himself during a game. He is tough to get to sit still. It takes a whole League effort to watch him.

See!! Or is he entertaining the older boys?

Ryan coaching Third base, this was after Ry hit a triple, they were talking about what to do next. Ryan loves coaching his boy, and teaching the other boys.

Here they are, the 2010 HLL Major Division Champions. That is back to back Championships by the way!!
And finally the "BOY"
See ya around All Star time.

Easter

PICTURE TO COME!!!!
This year the Easter Bunny came early to the Nelson home. He came Thursday Morning and left the boys a basket. Ryne was given a Nocona baseball glove, the Bunny must have known that he was playing ball this weekend and that we were leaving later that day. He was very happy. Conner was left a whole bunch of Buzz Lightyear toys, that of course make a ton of noise. We headed to Mesquite with our good friends tha Reams, we had a great weekend of baseball and food. We played 4 games in all, we went 3-1 and Ryne had a good tourney. The boys ran out of gas in the last game and ended up finishing 3rd. Conner was full of sugar and was allot of fun. We even went bowling, 2 year olds aren't meant for the bowling alley, lets just say, he wanted every ball and every turn was his. Sunday we came home and the bunny had returned, leaving eggs in the backyard. The boys have way to much candy and Conner is addicted. We headed over to Eric's in laws home for a Greek Easter. It was allot of fun. We had a great Easter and then it was back to work and school on Monday. Well for most of us. Ryan called in sick, it was MLB opening day, 14 games and MLB Extra Innings on DirectV. Pictures will be up soon.

Happy 15th Chrissy

Tuesday March 16th would have been Chrissy's 15th birthday. We miss her so much every day. We were so fortunate to have her in our lives and we want to share this slide show with you. We hope you will always remember Chrissy and the joy she brought to everyones life. Thanks for being our friends. Chrissy told her dad, "How can you live, when you're too scared to die?" It is tough Angel.

PLEASE ENJOY THE FOLLOWING TRIBUTE TO CHRISSY'S LIFE

OUR DEACON

TODAY RYNE BECAME A DEACON. IT WAS A VERY SPECIAL DAY. ALL OF HIS UNCLES WERE THERE AND ALL OF HIS AUNTS. OUR GOOD FRIENDS THE REAMS WERE THERE AS WELL. GRANDPA BARTHOLOMEW DID THE ORDAINING. IT WASN'T BECAUSE RYAN COULDN'T, IT WAS BECAUSE GRANDPA HAD NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO DO IT BEFORE. HE WAS SO HAPPY TO ORDAIN RYNE AND IT WAS A VERY SPIRITUAL ORDINATION. AFTER CHURCH WE WENT BACK TO OUR HOUSE FOR A FAMILY LUNCH, IT WAS A BLAST, RYNE DID VERY GOOD. HE IS A GREAT BOY WHO MAKES GOOD DECISIONS AND STRIVES TO BE THE BEST BOY POSSIBLE. CANT WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO SEE HIM PASS THE SACRAMENT.

Someone said..............

Recently someone said that we talk to much on this blog about how great our kids are and how proud we are of them. This person actually said it was giving them a headache to hear this over and over again on our blog. My response to them.........stop reading our blog. This is a place to post neat things about our kids and brag a little bit, isn't it? This person is so accustomed to posting negative things about his or her life, I don't think they can see the good things in other people and be happy for them. Sometimes people get so caught up in their own issues, wether they are emotional, behavioral or both, that they tend to project those behaviors or thoughts onto other people. They become less aware of their own shortcomings and more aware of others goings on. They are people who really need to look deep down inside their heart and figure out what their own issues are. If we could all find a way to forgive, forget, and oh yeah, say "I'm sorry." the world would be a better place. We are thankful for our friends and family, and the chances we have to come on the internet and see how ALL of yoou are doing.

Ryne the boy is 12

SO BARE WITH US ON THIS POST, FOR SOME REASON WE COULD NOT MOVE THE PICTURES AROUND. ANYWAY. FEBRUARY 1 WAS RYNES 12THE BIRTHDAY. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT HE IS NOW A "YOUNG" MAN. HE WANTED A WEEKEND OF BASEBALL FOR HIS BIRTHDAY, SO WE WERE HAPPY TO OBLIGE. FRIDAY HE HAD ABOUT 8 OF HIS BEST FRIENDS OVER TO THE HOUSE TO PLAY FOOTBALL AND THEN GO TO THE COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADAS BASEBALL. THEY ALL HAVE BOY CRUSHES ON A PLAYER FOR THE COYOTES, BRYCE HARPER, WHO IS PROJECTED TO BE THE FIRST PICK IN THE NEXT BASEBALL DRAFT. HE IS LDS AND RYNE AND A FRIEND, JADEN GOT TO HANG OUT WITH HIM A BASEBALL CAMP. HE IS REALLY COOL. SO WE WENT TO THE GAME AND THERE WERE 2500 PEOPLE THERE AND ABOUT 200 SCOUTS. IT WAS AN AMAZING ATMOSPHERE. SATURDAY RYNE GOT TO PLAY BASEBALL HIMSELF THE PICTURES ARE FROM ANOTHER RECENT TOURNEY, BIUT HE LOVES TO PLAY AND WILL PLAY ANY TIME ANY PLACE. HE HAD FUN. SATURDAY NIGHT WE WENT WITH FAMILY TO THE RAIN FORREST CAFE AT MGM. HE HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY DINNER AND THEN HE AND HIS AUNT JENNY WENT ACROSS THE STRIP AND ROAD THE NEW YORK NEW YORK ROLLER COASTER. HE SAYS IT WAS AWESOME. SUNDAY WE WOKE UP AND HAD PANCAKES FOR HIS BIRTHDAY DINNER. RYNE GOT A BASEBALL BAT, 2 PAIRS OF TURF SHOES AND A CUP AND SLIDING PANTS. HE IS SO EASY TO BUY FOR. RYNE IS A GREAT KID AND BRINGS ALLOT OF NEEDED JOY TO OUR LIVES. PLEASE DON'T TAKE THIS AS BRAGGING, BUT FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS HE HAS BEEN PLAYING BALL WITH KIDS 1-2 YEARS OLDER AND HAS BEEN MORE THAN HOLDING HIS OWN. HE IS THE BEST SHORTSTOP IN AGE GROUP IN SOUTHERN NEVADA. WE ARE SO PROUD. NEXT SUNDAY HE IS ADVANCING TO THE AARONIC PRIESTHOOD AS HE IS ORDAINED A DEACON. HE HAS ASKED GRANDPA TO CONFIRM AS GRANDPA HAS NOT HAD THE CHANCE TO ORDAIN A SON. DAD WILL STAND IN AS WILL RYNES UNCLES AND OUR CLOSEST FRIENDS.

OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS WE WILL BE VERY BUSY. RYNE IS ORDAINED NEXT WEEK. WE START LITTLE LEAGUE NEXT TUESDAY AND THEN WE GO TO LAKE HAVASU FOR A TOURNEY THE NEXT WEEK. OPENING DAY FOR LITTLE LEAGUE AND DAD AND TODD REAM HAVE SECURED THE COLLEGE STADIUM TO HAVE OPENING DAY AT. DAD GETS TO BE THE PA ANNOUNCER, A DREAM OF HIS. SHOULD BE FUN AND SHOULD BE BUSY. RYAN RICHARD ERIC AND THEIR COUSIN CODY ARE PLAYING SOFTBALL ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT BIG LEAGUE DREAM, THEY PLAYED AT FENWAY PARK LAST NIGHT AND THEY HAD FUN. HANGING OUT WITH FAMILY IS SO MUCH FUN.

BELOW IS RYNE AND HIS "BOYS" HAVING CAKE BEFORE HEADING OUT TO THE GAME.

BELOW IS OUR "BOY" HE IS INTIMIDATING, ISN'T HE?

BELOW IS RYNE'S BIGGEST FAN, CONNER THE BOY AT SHORTSTOP ON CROSSLY FIELD
WE WERE GETTING BEAT BY A REALLY GOOD SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEAM AND RYNE GOT PUT INTO PITCH. HE SHUT THE TEAM DOWN FOR 5 INNINGS

AFTER DINNER AT RAINFORREST CAFE, AND WHILE RYNE AND JENNY WERE ON THE COASTER, ERIC, RYNE AND CONNER WERE BUSY WINNING PRIZES.

CONNER ENJOYED HIS DINNER

RYNES BIRTHDAY VOLCANO, BEFORE

AND AFTER....

THE COUSINS, 8 DIFFERENT PIX AND THIS IS THE BEST, COULDN'T GET THEM ALL(CONNER AND HUNTER) TO LOOK UP AT THE SAME TIME.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOY

HIS NEW BAT. WENT TO THE PARK AND HE HIT HIS FIRST BALL OVER THE FENCE. 235 FEET
BROTHERS AFTER THE LONG WEEKEND.