Scootin' along

Grammy gave Olson a cool scooter for his birthday, and he's quickly getting the hang of it! 

Sleepyhead....and his energetic sister

So I'm getting dinner together last night, and walk over to the table to find this...

Tired of waiting for dinner?

After giggling and taking a couple of pictures, we woke him up to eat. He did a pretty good job for a few minutes, then this happened...

Needless to say, it seems that our sweet boy was not quite used to being back in the Eastern time zone! 

On the other hand, his little sister was as entertaining as ever!

xoxo the nelms family

Back to school 2013

Two bags headed to school this year!

I thought this day would never come. 

Back to school. 

Don't get me wrong, I loved every minute I got to spend with my little darlings this summer, but it was time. Time for a break from mommy and Jungle Junction and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and fending off Lilly the snack-snatcher. Time for new friends, new games, and structure for the kids. Time for mommy to tackle her "summer list" that seemed to grow longer instead of shorter over the last three months. I miss my little buddies when they aren't here, but that just makes me enjoy our time together even more when they come home. 

Hopefully they feel the same way. 

Going to the 2's room this year!

A serious moment as they contemplate today's importance 

Woohoo! We have no idea where we're about to go!

My sweet almost 3 year old.

I'm sure I'll love school! I love everything! (except what the humidity is doing to mommy's hair)

Now, when do I get to pick them up?

xoxo the nelms family

1-2-3 Jump!

Olson is getting more daring!

Bathing beauty

Our little climber

Someone seems destined for rock climbing. She would not give up! Don't worry, dad was right by her, ready just in case!

Look who's ONE!

I know, I know. My baby turned one over a month ago, and I am just now posting pictures. Summer has been a blur, and these two kiddos are keeping me busy! We had a fun, small, family party for Liddy Costen to celebrate her first birthday. In the wise words of Kaylin, "They had good cupcakes and I met Lady Gaga." Both signs of a fun time.

I think I like this...

Back off mom, this is all mine.

Do I have something on my face?

Trying out her new pewi bike

This new Princess chair is just my size!

Happy 1st Birthday, Liddy Costen!

xoxo the nelms family