Month of Thanks

This month has been hard for me to write since my computer is WAY infected with a virus so it is back in EC getting fixed. So thank goodness for my generous roommates who will let me use their laptops whenever! I know it is hasn't been often enough.

On Nov 14, Kayden has his 2 yr anniversary of his kidney transplant. So many emotions go through me on that day. I sit there and reflect back on the day that I got the call from Tammy that they got the call that there was a kidney for him, I cannot explain the feeling that goes through you at that time. I met Tammy and Josh at the hospital that next morning and was there ALL DAY (literally). I am so thankful to have been able to be there. It is something that you cannot imagine going through unless you go through it. You sit there and have the tears flow knowing that your loved one is getting a new chance of life but knowing that at that exact time someone elses family is going through a totally different feeling. Someone lost their life and that person saved a life through their selfless acts.

Today was supposed to be the Celine Dion concert. The concert was postponed until Feb 22,2009. I'm so bummed! I bought these tickets a year ago, but I already waited 12 months, what's another 3 right?!?!

As this is November, the month of Thanksgiving... I want to say how grateful I am for my family and friends. I have the best family ever! My parents have always been there for me no matter what. I know many people tell me that I am spoiled and that's fine, I will admit it! :) My brother and sisters are always so supportive of me and everything I do! I could not ask for a better family. I am also so thankful for my sister in law and brother in laws.. You guys make my brother and sisters so happy! And last but not least... those kids! :) My nieces and nephews... They make my life complete! I have learned so much from them and I am grateful for every minute of that.

Where are you going to be tomorrow at 4 pm? I will be watching the BYU vs Utah game!! YES!! I love this time of year! Nothing beats the HOLY WAR!! Today at work it was all Blue vs Red. Since I work up in Research Park by the U, it was pretty packed and there was a lot of Blue and Red.

AND, last but not least... I HAVE to say, I paid $1.85/gal for gas today! It was so nice to be able to fill my car up for $24 instead of $45. When I talked to Dad today, it was still $2.17 down at home.. Me and mom said we wanted to fill up a big tank right now and keep it at that price. I filled my car up this morning and when I drove past the same gas station this afternoon the price was at $1.83/gal. It is so nice to see the gas prices going DOWN instead of going UP. WAHOO!!!!

3 years ago......

3 years ago today, I got one of the greatest surprises! I tried to go up to LDS and PCMC as often as I could to see Baby Ty. It was so hard for me to go and not be able to hold him so I would just sit there with my hand in his little incubator and hold his hand and I would talk to him. For a while, we couldn't rub him because it COULD rub his precious skin off.

Well, on Nov 10, 2005 I met Nancy up at PCMC and just as I usually did, I scrubbed in at the sink and went to his NICU room. Nancy looked at me and asked me "Nicky, do you wanna hold him?" I was in shock.. I held him and of course, being the Ware I am, I cried! Then I asked Nancy if she could get me a pillow to put under him so I could feel like I was holding something! This was something that I will never forget! She TOTALLY surprised me that day. I longed to hold this little miracle that I had been coming to see and now I had that moment. I sat there and I just held him and I just talked to him. And even to this day, whenever I talk to Nancy I will not pass up a moment that I will not talk to TyTy. Sometimes he does not go for the phone, but I have to tell him how much I love him! I love hearing Nancy tell him to tell Nicky Pooh Pooh "I love you" and he just laughs..

Thank you Nancy for this memory! It is National Preemie Month so you can read all about his story on Nancy's Blog. Tyler is a hero in my eyes!

I love you Tyler!

WE HAVE A BABY!!!

Felicia had her baby tonight!! A few days past her due date but that's alright.. The lil man wasn't ready to come out I guess! :)

Kash Mclaren Nielsen was born Nov 3, 2008. He is 7 lbs 8 oz. (I don't know the exact time) His mommy is so happy he is FINALLY here!!! Daddy (Chad) has kept me updated all day with how Felicia has been feeling. I am so excited to go see them tomorrow! I told Felicia that I will spoil this baby like he is part of my family! And she said that is fine, ever since she found out she was pregnant she has said that I will be Aunt Nicky to the baby. I even tried to convince Chad to name the baby after me, but he didn't go for it.

Congrats Felicia and Chad! Can't wait to meet lil man! I know you guys will be great parents!

The Darling Daughter

I got a new blinkie on the side! Just thought I would help out my sister in law with her business. It is new and improved!!! So all you moms that read my blog that have little girls... GO TO HER BUSINESS BLOG!!!The Darling Daughter

The make ADORABLE headbands and necklaces/bracelets for little girls. So go check it out!!! Pass the message on to your friends and family.. www.thedarlingdaughter.com

They just changed the name from Kidcessories to The Darling Daughter. Same stuff just improved. My sister in law started the business while living in Kirksville, MO. She had met another med students wife and they decided to start the business. Now going on for about 4 years, they are loving it! :)

They do custom made orders or some that you just order. They have regular everyday headbands to special days (blessings, baptisms).. They have holiday headbands.. You name it, they can get it!

At least check it out and pass the website onto your friends and family!!!! :)

And their gift to you.. Directly from my SIL: "To show our gratitude, we have a special gift for you! When you place an order by November 15th, you will receive 10% off your entire purchase by entering the promotion code: 2ANNIV10 during checkout!"

Eight Things Tag

I got this Tag from Tammy

Eight things I'm passionate about:
1. Organ Donation!!!!
2. Prematurity
3. The Gospel
4. My family
5. My family
6. my nieces and nephews
7. My family

Eight words or phrases I use all the time:
1. I can't read what this dr put!!!
2. ANOTHER meeting!
3. this sucks
4. how does this house get so dirty?
5. who is eating all my food
6. what are you doing tonight?
7. is it 6 yet?
8. i don't want to come to work

Eight things I want to do before I die.
1. Get married
2. Have kids
3. Own a home
4. go on a nice vacation
5. see my family be happy
6. a cruise
7.
8.

Eight things I currently want or need:
1. a vacation
2. really really good sleep
3. a million dollars
4. no more sickness
5. a new cell phone (my is not working right anymore)
6. a computer that works
7. be out of debt
8.

Eight places I want to visit:
1. Hawaii
2. DisneyWorld
3. Disney Land
4. Hawaii
5. New York City
6. Missouri (to see my brother)
7. Arizona (to see my sister!)
8. Europe

Eight favorite restaurants:
1. Olive Garden
2. Maccaroni Grill
3. Chili's
4. Red Lobster
5. Sizzler
6. Cafe Rio
7. Mega Wraps
8.

Eight TV shows I watch:
1. 90210 The new version
2. 90210 The old version
3. Gray's Anatomy
4. ER
5. FRIENDS
6. Dr G medical Examiner
7. CSI
8. Intervention

Eight People I tag:
1. Tasha
2. Holly
3. Katie
4. Laura
5. Jenn Sitterud
6. Leslie
7. Adri
8. Bridi