Silent Night

On Christmas Eve, Zach sat through his first adult church serve...he did great! He even got to have his own candle to hold as we sang Silent Night. He was so proud, I had to take a picture!

2010 Christmas Card...the most wonderful time of year is here

One of the boys

We had a great time celebrating the holidays with our closest Minnesota friends...took pics in friend groups...but Zach asked me "are you talking a boy picture? I want to be in it!" And this is the best real smile I have seen on him in a picture. He is so proud!! I love that smile!!

The kids!! Jonah, Zach, Charlie, Molly, Avery, Hannah, Hailey & Emme

Who loves Christmas?

Brett Favre, of course! Zach still loves to be a football player as much as possible...in shorts even if it is freezing cold outside.

We had our first Christmas celebration this weekend with Grandpa & Grandma Hawk in town.

Message from Santa

http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/E9PonqKDRNKN7FxFwwtNFg

Yes, we are not sure where it came from but everything we ask Zach what he wants for Christmas he tells us something different but all among band items and always a backup for Molly. Guitar & Violin for Molly, Trombone and stand for my microphone and one for Molly.

Her birthday is MY birthday too!!

Zach is working on the understanding that Molly's birthday is not exactly HIS birthday! He loved her party because his friends were there too, he loved the cake...then came her presents...it's a hard lesson. He kept talking about in March when he has a party... Blake, Zach & Tommy Brown

Hailey & Zach...loving the slide!

SNOW DAY!!!

Zach made sure we waited until he was up from his nap before we shoveled...and he was so happy to be helping:)Time to build our own Frosty

The final touches out our Frosty

Happy Halloween!!

Zach & 3 of his buddies! Charlie, Hailey, Hannah & Zach. This is the 3rd year we have trick-or-treated with Charlie & Hailey! Love the tradition...fun to have Hannah and everyones siblings now!

Zach loves to point out "his letter" or "Molly's letter" on everything we see...so it was fitting to have letters on the pumpkins!

Last year: http://babyzacharynelson.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-halloween.html

Children's Theatre

Zach & Mommy had a date to the Children's Theatre. It was both of our first time there. We saw Dr. Suess' "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins". We loved it!!

Fun with Auntie Megan

Apple Orchard Comparisons

We have been to many Orchards over the years but this was the most beautiful day...last time it was this nice was in 2007...at the same Orchard. Look how much time has changed. 20072010

Last Soccer Game

Soccer metal...super cool!

Zach, Tommy & Trey (best buddies from school...and now sports buddies too).

the cutest part...lining up to say "good game"

Soccer game #4

Grammy was in town for 10 days!! We had a great time! She was even able to watch
one of Zach's soccer games and get some great pictures/videos!!

Playing Goalie Note that Zach is the only one is shorts as he feels sports shorts and t-shirts are the only clothes for him...and though we think it is cold, he is never cold. Soon we will have to face this battle...winter will come whether we want it to or not.

3 1/2 years...Zach is growing up so fast!!

Yard Work

Twins Game

Cindy & Trey and Zach & I skipped out of a little bit of our work day (naptime) to go to the Twins game. Not only was it a great game and the Twins won...we had AMAZING seats! Front row in left field. Then ended the fun day with a meeting back at work...Zach came too:)

We took the Light Rail to the game...aka train.

The coolest way to travel...especially if you are 3!

Best Buddies & Football Stars...

Blakey & Zach

Video of Andy teaching the boys about football...