3rd Anniversary

 Then...

Now...

I love you, David!

Chelsea's Baby Shower

I helped my friend Thuy throw a baby shower for our friend, Chelsea. You can see some more pictures at http://atnelsonnest.blogspot.com/2012/04/chelseas-baby-shower.html?spref=fb
Congrats Chelsea! We are excited for you and Daniel!!

 I found the idea for the party favors on a blog.. and I can't find it again to give credit. It is brown paper with a cute stamp that I sewed jelly beans inside of!

Spring Break

Spring Break was a while ago, but we were able to go and see Brian Regan! We loved the show and had a good time.
We also got to spend the weekend with the Moses Lake family, which is always a treat.

Best part of my work day

My favorite part of the workday is when I am greeted by the happiest first grader in the world. He always says, "Hi Law", waves at me with the biggest smile, & points for me to sit down next to him. My little friend finishes his lunch and then we blow & pop pretend bubbles while we walk down the hall and out to recess. He says with great enthusiasm, "Oh no!" when we come to cracks in the asphalt, puts his arms up like, "what do we do?", and then jumps over them. He likes to count things, but gets bored after five or so. He pulls out his make believe map and we hunt for treasure and escape from Hook. He is Spiderman most days and shoots his web at crooks and other bad guys. He likes to tag other first graders (or me), but doesn't liked to be tagged. He likes to roll down the "hill", which is really a very gradual slope. He always has a gaggle of girls following him around and is constantly laughing and smiling. 

Today my friend ate lunch very fast and was outside before I was finished with the student I work with before him. When I got outside he handed me the tiniest flower bouquet. "Here Law. For yo-ou!" (Like these http://www.satsig.net/cycling-hungary/small-white-flowers.jpg). Then he motioned for me to follow. What a charmer. 


What is your favorite part of your workday?
 

taking the competition out of marriage

I saw this article and thought it was good advice.  I have the hardest time "doing what is right and good for [David]" when I am tired, grumpy, and/or had a bad day.

/http://drkellyflanagan.com/2012/03/02/marriage-is-for-losers/

Our Latest

David....

• made the Dean's List his first semester of law school and is ranked number 17 in his class of 126. 
• has applied for an externship in the area (we want in-state tuition for the next two years, so we are hanging around this summer).
• has taken up wood carving.
• still let's me cut his hair.
• rewarded himself by buying a new video game. I am just glad that he only plays occasionally.  :)

David's first carving project.

 Deidra...

• is still working as an instructional assistant at Lena Whitmore Elementary (I do Special Ed. math, reading, and writing pull-out groups with mainly 4th-6th graders).
• applied to work for the district as an Adventure Club leader for the summer. It's an after-school program and summer camp program for k-6 aged kids to have a safe, enriching environment on week days.
• is still hoping for job openings in the district, so I can teach next year!
• made some "baby aprons" aka bibs for friends who are new moms. I even made the bias tape on my own. Go me! 
• made some Valentine crafts to decorate our house this month.
• has been doing some card making.

We...

• gave talks in church a couple of weeks ago. Mine was on spiritual and physical preparation and David's was on the courage to stand alone. 
• started participating in ward choir.
• started counting calories and have a workout schedule... We are using www.myfitnesspal.com to track our calories and exercise.
• are enjoying being closer to Moses Lake. It's a 2.5 hour drive.
• got to visit our family last weekend for the long weekend. We loved going to the temple with my parents, visiting the Kofoed grandparents and the Law grandparents, and spending some time with our nieces and nephew.

Happy Valentine's Day!

This is my valentine! :)