Sun & Sand

Nahant Beach, MA

Sprints

One of the reasons we love where we live is our proximity to the high school athletic facilities.  We catch baseball, soccer, and football games regularly, and let the kids run wild at the track.  Carter wanted to test out his new running shoes and I was happy to join him for some sprints.  Quinn was pleased to chase us around and act as photographer.

Check out that form!  Carter's convinced the yellow shoes are magical for speed.

Belmont High School, Belmont, MA

Girls Camp 2015

I had the opportunity to attend our church's girl's camp this year, and despite not being a huge fan of camping, I had an awesome time.  I stayed with the 4th year campers (sophomore aged girls) who completed their big hike on the first day of camp.  We climbed to the top of Mt. Monadnock in New Hampshire and I was honestly surprised by how challenging the hike was.  The day was incredibly hot and humid making it even more challenging, yet the girls stayed positive and successfully reached the peak.  We were all overwhelmed by the views from the top and everyone agreed the effort required to reach the peak was worth it.
 

 Mt. Monadnock Peak, 3165', New Hampshire

And proof that I actually did camp.  I survived!  But to be totally honest, I was thrilled to be sleeping in my own bed again.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Wang Theater, Boston, MA

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir came to Boston for a one night performance and I was fortunate enough to have a ticket to the show!  It had been 12 years since the MoTab was in town last so it was a pretty big event for Mormon Bostonians.  Hopefully it won't be another 12 years until they come again!

4th of July!

I've said it before and I'll say it again- Boston is the place to be on the 4th of July.  The history of the city brings the holiday alive and the fireworks on the Charles can't be beat.

We kept our annual tradition alive and stayed at the Cambridge Marriott for front row seats to the fireworks.  The littles could barely contain their excitement and I did all I could to distract them until it was finally time for the show to start.  We spent the day with friends and of course, did lots of swimming!  The weather was practically perfect making the weekend a success all around.

 

 Cambridge Marriott, Cambridge, MA

Welcome Baby Amelia!

 

This super boy is officially outnumbered with one sister and three girl cousins!  Good thing he's the sweetest boy on the planet.  We couldn't be more happy to welcome another baby to the family.  Congrats to Uncle Ian and Aunt Liz!  

Amelia Rochelle Nelson 

June 25, 2015

7 lbs, 12 oz

Until We Meet Again...

Grandpa and Grandma came through Boston en route to Mexico to meet Baby Amelia so we had one last chance to say good-bye.  I had to document what the kids all looked like when they left to see how much they change when we all meet again in 3 years.  Grandma  and grandpa are the favorites around here and will be missed so much!