Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Grandma Nielsen and Ellie's B-day Celebration

My Grandma turned 90 last week! We were lucky enough to be there to celebrate with her. Here are a few pictures from last Sunday....

The Birthday Girls!!

Ellie spent the night at the Hladek's the night before so they all wore the same dresses and same hair style. They made a big hit!





Eden (my cousin's girl) and Nicolas were singing for everyone before dinner. They were hilarious!

Grandpa and Davey

Aunt Ash with Davey

Daddy and Nicolas
This is Ellie with her new B-day Roxy sweats and hat!

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Happy 6th Birthday Ellie!!

I can't belive my little girl is 6 today! Where has the time gone? Here is a little tribute to my sweet little Ellie and the amazing 6 years we have had with her so far......


at the hospital
My favorite picture of her (probably 2 months old)

Is Matt really old enough to have a baby in this picture?
1st Birthday
2nd Birthday
3rd Birthday
4th Birthday

5th Birthday

6th Birthday (Sunday we celebrated w/the Green side)

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Nicolas goes to School!

My little boy started Preschool today! I can't believe it. He was so excited to go and had a blast. He came home and told me everyone's name and exactly what they did. He said his favorite part was eating the snack!

The other day he came to me and said, "Mom, I didn't get a backpack for school yet! We need to go buy one!" I didn't have the heart to tell him that he didn't need one for preschool, so we went out yesterday and he got to pick it out all by himself. That is why he has Spiderman instead of Quicksilver or something I would have chosen! He thinks it is really cool :)

He made himself right at home!
Saturday night we went to the Padres game with some of Matt's family

Davey with his Grandma Staffieri
Nicolas and Ellie trying hats on at Nordstrom. Silly kids!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Last week of Summer & First Day of School!

This last month has just flown by! We have had a great and crazy summer. This last week we ended off the summer with a trip to a beach house with my whole family. We had an amazing time! I can't think of a better way to end the summer then 7 days on the beach........

This is the view from the backyard

These were the stairs we climbed multiple times a day with all of our beach gear!
My parents who we owe a big thanks for making this trip happen!
Matt and the kids
Nicolas and Davey

Family Picture

Our little smiley boy
Liza, Ruby, and Ellie
Nicolas surfing with Matt on the back
Ellie surfing

Ellie and the girls were boogie board queens!

Nicolas has no fear of the ocean. He was out as far as the girls riding the big waves on his boogie board. Each day he got a little braver and would go out a little farther. He is amazing for a 3 1/2 year old!
He thought surfing with his dad was the coolest thing. He wanted to do it everyday!

This is what happens after spending 7 days at the beach!
Our family after Davey's blessing

The Staffieri family (all but 2 of Matt's sisters)
Torrey Pines class of '97 (Danny, Todd, Matt, Will)

The whole Green Family
Ellie started 1st grade today! She was up and dressed this morning before I even woke up. She had a great day!

Nicolas and Ellie walking up to school
Nicolas hugging Ellie goodbye!!

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Photo Shoot

My amazingly talented friend, Tristen, took some darling pictures of my kids today. Here are just a few of my favorites.....