Tanner Turns 14!

Guess who's 14? It's my baby boy Tanner. Well he is really not much of a baby anymore. He is taller than I and smarter than I but that's because he is a teenager. So what do I know.
We are very proud of the way Tanner is growing up. He is a good student and a joy to be around (well most of the time). He recently passed his hunter safety test and can't wait to go hunting. In the picture below you will see he already got a squirrel. Well lets just say if you kill it you eat it and he did. GROSS!!! But what do I expect, I'm raising boys.

Tanner was born on a Tuesday very early at 3:05am weighting in at 8lbs 6oz, and has not stopped growing since. His last football cleat we bought was a size 10. He continues to get straight A's in school and asks a lot of questions that Wayne and I don't know the answers to. Our answers are usually "Ask Google".

Happy Happy Birthday Tan Man!!!!

My Makeover

Don't laugh! This is what I look like. Or did, it looks a little better now. I recently had all 4 of my Wisdom teeth removed. They were not causing too much trouble just shifting my teeth crooked. The top were already in the the bottom were in the jaw so some bone had to be removed along with the teeth.
Let's just say it has not been pleasant. I will never, never, ever do anything like this again. Not only because I can't but because it has been the worse thing ever. I really would rather have a kidney stone or another baby that is how bad it has been.
It has only been 1 1/2 weeks, no infection but 1 dry socket. My cheeks are still swollen and I'm looking forward to see my double chin again someday. Also looking forward to eating food with a crunch.
Just thought you would like to see what I paid to have done to me!!! Have a great day!

Valentine Bouquet

Well, here are some of the bouquets I have been working on for the upcoming holiday. I can't wait. This coming Saturday my business will be in the Cache Valley Magazine that goes to over 17000 homes. It's a chance to see if my business will take off from here or if I am just dreaming. It has taken over my Living room and the kids call it the candy room. It's hard to keep them out of there. This one is my favorite. It has all the best candy in it. From peanut butter hearts to butterfingers. Lots of Chocolate!!!

I'm nuts about you- is for the sweetheart that doesn't need a lot of candy but wants to know they are loved.

Beefy Bouquet. This is how I started out last year. It's loaded with beef jerky and nuts with some chocolate bars. A favorite with the guys.

Puppy love. For the young at heart.

The Valentine Medley- For those who are not sure which one to get just get a little of everything.

For these and more check out our website www.sweettreatgifts.com

Happy Valentines Day!!!

Christmas 2010

Christmas morning is just as fun as it was years ago at the Nielsen home. The boys still get up early but instead of waking up mom and dad they watch SpongeBob and wait until the agree time to come and ponce upon us and tell us that it's time to open presents. This year was fun. We all met under the tree and opened gifts and admired each one. The years get harder as the boys get older. More thought has to go into the gift and a little more money. Needless to say I don't think they were disappointed. They both received new hiking backpacks for scouts and rip sticks. Wii games and clothes. Things that were needed and a few wanted. We also had the opportunity to teach them more about giving. Our community suffered the loss of 2 small boys and children who were going without. We tried to teach them that others had nothing and sometimes its the small things that matter. Like shoes or food. We don't need a lot of things to make us happy, we just need to be grateful for the things we do have. Tyler's new game. It's a fun memory game that you throw discs under in correct order.

Tanner gave mom new penguins slippers. They match the penguins pants.

Tanner got new goggles for snowboarding or 4-wheeling.

If you ever have a chance to come over, make sure you see us play this game. So fun and funny to watch.

Hope your holidays were filled with love and support from your families.

Babinsky Christmas Eve Party

Wayne with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Tanner- Can't figure out how Santa knew so much about him.

Nephew- Little Easton- "Come on dude just give me the Candy Cane and gift and get me out of here".

Tyler- "I'm so embarrassed."


For as long as I can remember the "Babinksy Family" has always had a party and invited Santa. This year was no different except we went. I have not gone since Tanner was 1. It was so good to see all the family that was there. We had some yummy food and snacks and Santa was a big hit. All the kids had fun and because it was Christmas Eve they were so excited. A great time was had by all.

This is my Pap pap. He is truly the nicest man I have ever met.

My niece Katie. She doesn't look too sure about Santa.

Now Malakai, he walked right up to him, sat on his lap and got his candy cane and present. He was so cute. Couldn't get the sucky thing out of his mouth though.

Here is my brother Ryan, he just got his jaw wired shut from play Rugby. When will he ever learn?

Little Raiyah waiting for her turn to be called up to Santa.

And Wayne and I just taking it all in. Enjoying the holidays. Hope it was a Merry one to all.

The Tree and other Activities

Ok, so no I not a Scrooge or a Grinch but I don't like decorating for the holidays. I love it when it's all done but during the time it really stresses me out. It just seems like life is in a mess, with boxes everywhere and everyone running many different places. This could go back to my childhood when my mom did the tree by herself, the lights the ornaments, everything. So I now let everyone do it and of course it's not my way so it can be a bit tense at times. But it is a lot of fun looking at all the ornaments, remembering when we got them and how old the boys were when they received them.
I also get them a ornament each year at this time. This year I did have a huge awaking from Tanner about this subject though. We went to do some shopping and I told him to pick out an ornament. He looked and looked, if fact we looked at several stores and couldn't find one he liked. I asked him why he couldn't just pick one and he tells me. "Mom every year you put some thought into our ornament that represents us that year. It's just not the same." Oh I felt horrible and he was right. This year I just wanted to hurry through it and I thought nobody would notice but I was WRONG. So the next week I went shopping again and even had to order one but it is done and they were happy. What a tradition I have started with our little family, things that I thought didn't matter really did. Thanks Tanner for reminding me. He we are decorating the tree. Yes, Tanner owns shirts but he is to cool to wear them in the winter.

Tanner and his ESPN Ornament.

Tyler and his Santa watching TV ornament.

I got 3 turtles. Of course I picked mine out. Otherwise I wouldn't get one.

Wayne's was a Yellow 4-wheeler made of clay, so cute.

Cornucopia

This is my new latest idea. My business is really taking off this season. I have done one craft show last weekend and one more the day after Thanksgiving in Logan called Novemberfest. I can't wait. I am getting busy with the holiday orders and it has been fun. I have not blogged for a while. It seems as if I need 3 more hours in a day to get all the things done that I need to. But I will keep trying and keep you informed.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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