JACOB & JAMIE'S 27th BIRTHDAY & RAEGAN'S SHOWER

Dinner at Serrano's. Jacob & Jamie have been able to spend 23 out of their 27 birthdays together!



I had to put a 3rd candle on the cake for Carly...she thought it was her birthday still, it was almost a month ago!



Aw...isn't that sweet!

Not...and they are 27?!



Brody got hysterical because he thought Uncle Jakey was hurting his Mommy, it was pretty cute actually, that he was so concerned!

"THE RAEGSTER" CAME HOME FOR HER BRIDAL SHOWER...her family did an amazing job, the food was so yummy and the decorations were beautiful! We are all so excited, only 5 more weeks and Raegan & Joey will be married!

Three of Raegan's four cute sisters...Shanni, Morgan, & Jayden

Jamie, Raegan & Becki...Raegan's soon to be sisters

Sweet friendship...Rachel, Jamie, and Raegan

"The Mom's"...Raegan's Mom Jackie & I

Tre-Tre in Daddy's hat:

WHAT'S NEW WITH THE NELSON'S?

Jim, Jamie, and I had an awesome experience in Glendale at Midwestern University attending Jacob's White Coat Ceremony! Jacob is working extremely hard and doing very well. He is loving what he is learning!!


"Student-Doctor Jacob Nelson" is his title now!

Just before receiving his white coat...he looks extremely happy!



Reciting The Oath of Committment


1st year Podiatry Students





My cousins Stan & Don with Stan's wife Shirley and their son David (he received his white coat at the ceremony, as well...he is in the Physician's Assistant Program)

Second cousins David & Jacob

Carly turns 3





...and Johnny turns 30!! Jim and I watched the kids for a few days while Jamie & Johnny took a much deserved vacation to New Mexico for the balloon festival.





Jacob was chosen to be 1 of 8 participants in the "MR INSTITUTE PAGEANT". It was sooo funny!!


The Theme: Macho Libre.........Jacob and "his coach"

Ballroom Dancing with his partner was his talent portion of the pageant (he made his own tux out of a trenchcoat)

The group dance...showing their moves

These 2 last pictures are showing his "peacocking" skills


Another fun night with Jacob in Glendale...HE WAS HILARIOUS AND A VERY GOOD SPORT!!

A SPECIAL LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS

Rachel who is Raegan's best friend and a dear friend/employee of Jamie's & also a friend of the family was baptized...it was a special night for all of us. Joey & Raegan were able to come home from Utah. Rachel asked Jamie & Raegan to speak at the baptism and both did such a beautiful job! We are so excited for Rachel!!

Bev & I met for lunch, she became my best friend over 40 years ago. When we talk or get together we just pick up where we left off! She said it best..."we sure picked a winner when we decided to be best friends all those years ago. I feel like no time has gone by when I see you and then I look in the mirror and realize it has marched across my face".

I was able to go to dinner with my friend Chin Joo, her husband Tock Ling (who were visiting from Singapore), Bryan & Mom...Chin Joo was my roomate at ASU almost 34 years ago. We haven't seen each other for over 30 years, we had such a great visit!

Jim spent two weeks in the Munds Park area on a bow cow elk hunt...the hunt was unsuccessful but he loved the time he was able to spend outdoors & with his Dad and brothers Larry & Willie.

I went up to Munds Park on Jims last day of his hunt where we celebrated my 52nd birthday...it was an absolutely perfect day enjoying the beautiful outdoors, one of my most favorite places to be!

Jim's brother Willie received the Jason Schechterle Fire Investigator of the Year award, it was a very nice awards banquet...Jim, Jack Ballentine (Jims & Willies boss & author of Murder for Hire), Jason Schechterle & Jim's brother Willie. We are so proud of him!