I was tagged by my sister Nancy.. It totally surprised me that she did this because growing up she was the one that was totally NOT into Christmas! But once she had Tyler, that has totally changed! :) Yes Nancy, you know you were a complete Scrouge! :)
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I do both. But I LOVE wrapping gifts!
2. Real tree or Artificial? I have the artificial with a pine candle. But growing up we had both.
3. When do you put up the tree? I have all intentions to put it up this next upcoming weekend! I already have the pine candle going!
4. When do you take the tree down?The weekend around New Years!
5. Do you like eggnog? It's alright
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I got a lot of good gifts but I don't remember a favorite.
7. Hardest person to buy for? My parents! When you ask them what they could use, they always say "nothing"
8. Easiest person to buy for? nieces and nephews, lol or when the family drew names, I always had Josh! He was easy.. give him a package of socks and he was happy! :)
9. Do you have a nativity scene? My parents let me have their old one that we had growing up, Tammy borrowed it when she was living in Saratoga Springs and I'm not sure where it is now.. So if you know where it is.. let me know!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? I don't take pictures of myself and send them out to friends and family.. but I have bought cards and sent them out to friends and I do email a christmas letter to friends
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Uncle Kenny rocked at getting us dumb stuff. I don't know of a "stupid" or worst gift ever. DITTO!!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? The Night They Saved Christmas...
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? December! LOL
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? My moms cheese ball, Aunt Ruanne's Oreo Cookies, Clam Dip
16. Lights on the tree? White.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
Bishop Sharp singing the inn keeper (always!) Where are you christmas, Christmas Shoes
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? we did both when I was younger. We would spend Christmas Eve with the Wares but I do remember 1 christmas driving home from Logan and getting to Grandpa's late.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yes
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel..
21. Open presents on Christmas Eve or morning? We always did Grandma and Grandpa's present on Christmas Eve (they were always pj's) and then we came home and we did mom and dads.. remember when we thought our reading pillows were lions. lol
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? people get so MEAN!!
23. Favorite Ornament theme or color? My tree is purple and silver (thank you Tammy!) growing up my parents had peach and blue.. it was SOOO pretty AND they had the icicles that topped off the tree.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Turkey
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? My family!
26.My most wanted gift? My family!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
I tag:
Bridi
Jaley
Jenn Sitterud
Katie Barton
Natty McKnight
Mandy Gibbons
Rachel Tomsick
Kim Tomsick
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thanksgiving
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!! I went to Tammy's for Thanksgiving Dinner then headed down to Orangeville after. It was just a nice dinner with the Gales and mom and dad. Lexi made the little place settings, it was all really nice!
We took the 3 kids down to mom and dads because Tammy and Josh had to work. Friday we took the kids down to moms classroom for a bit to watercolor because the "appointments" started for December. Saturday we had to find another way to get them out of the house so we had to tell them we should go to the playground! Good thing the appointments weren't long. The kids did really good away from mom and dad for a few days but come Sunday you could tell they were ready for mom and dad!
I have officially shown my clutziness--AGAIN! I fell at mom and dads and sprained my ankle. That crack in the sidewalk got me and I fell. I thought for sure I had broken my ankle cuz I heard a snap when I fell but I ended up getting an xray on it today and it was just sprained.
Well, back to work.. We didn't have much work to do today.. We are actually done 4 hours early today.. So now I get to go home! I will work on getting everyones christmas out (and bought) :)
We took the 3 kids down to mom and dads because Tammy and Josh had to work. Friday we took the kids down to moms classroom for a bit to watercolor because the "appointments" started for December. Saturday we had to find another way to get them out of the house so we had to tell them we should go to the playground! Good thing the appointments weren't long. The kids did really good away from mom and dad for a few days but come Sunday you could tell they were ready for mom and dad!
I have officially shown my clutziness--AGAIN! I fell at mom and dads and sprained my ankle. That crack in the sidewalk got me and I fell. I thought for sure I had broken my ankle cuz I heard a snap when I fell but I ended up getting an xray on it today and it was just sprained.
Well, back to work.. We didn't have much work to do today.. We are actually done 4 hours early today.. So now I get to go home! I will work on getting everyones christmas out (and bought) :)
Friday, November 21, 2008
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!!!!
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!!!!
Monday, November 10, 2008
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!
Monday, November 3, 2008
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!
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!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
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!"
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
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
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