Girls Night with the Nieces!!

My nieces came over to have a pizza party... Kiersten wore some sweet shoes that were ALL GOLD glitter ;) and the cat George was her best friend. Vanessa is my adopted niece and Gentry was our photographer- by her choice. I love these girls and we decided.. we are all going to stay single and TRAVEL the world :) except.. I wanna be a Great Aunt.. so umm, it may not work out with them staying single! I look forward to our next night or girl talk and food!!

The Nye Family Christmas Party!!

The Annual Nye Family Christmas party... it is something that we all look forward to! Ham and funeral cheesy potatoes, dips and chips and other delicious food! We gather downstairs at my parents after everyone has ate.. My Dad always shares a Christmas message and his testimony with us- its the highlight of the evening for me and I am so thankful he does this and we can all hear his message together as a family! Next comes the games, the "How much candy is in the Jar game" which I WON this year.. the pass around game- each family wraps a gift in string, duck tape or whatever else.. the music plays and when it stops its your chance to try to unwrap! Then comes the white elephant gift.. and it ends with a dessert! I love my family and LOVE that we keep the same traditions and cram down in the basement as a family... I hope it will always continue even when Parker is older and his kids of his own!!

Christmas 2011

Christmas is always a magical time.. Parker LOVES Christmas- from the music, the gifts, the lights and the family parties! Being a single mom with a only child on Christmas morning is a different experience.. I grew up with 5 kids in the family and both parents.. I remember Christmas morning sleeping in my sisters room.. all of us.. and trying to sneak out- trying to stay awake the whole night etc... it's sad that Parker doesn't have those fun experiences but I am also thankful its just me and him on Christmas morning- its not as crazy, but its just as special! I love that he and I are so close and he truly appreciates all that he is given.. This year he wanted a skateboard, video camera and a computer game.. he was surprised with a Kindle Fire and lots more! I am happy Christmas is OVER but will miss the magic it always brings into the home!

Breakfast Moustache Party

My nieces decided that they wanted to get together at my house for a Moustache Breakfast party! I love that they are old enough to relate to.. and to dream with.. talk about guys with and just be able to be there for them and to listen to their drama! We had a great night and Parker loved having them over!!

Thanksgiving 2011

Every year Wendy host Thanksgiving at her home.. This year everyone was able to make it besides Kelly and his family.. we missed them! Thanksgiving is one of mine and Parker's favorite holidays! Its about gathering as a family, helping put together a great meal, eating fabulous food and PIES and ending with a Thanksgiving craft! I am so thankful that I live close to family and that I can raise Parker with holiday traditions surrounded by family!!

Parker's Car (or so he says)

This is Parker's favorite car... My dads Porche. He thinks it will be his when he turns 16.. I wonder if Grandpa agrees ;)

Sundays with the Family

Every Sunday our family gathers at my parents.. I will always remember the memories that we share on Sundays.. usually its just sitting around eating and talking but this Sunday Bronson had pumpkins that friends had stolen :( and put in the back of his truck.. so we decided to carve some.. it turned into quite the event! I love watching my sister with her daughters, my brother with his kids and my parents together... family truly is everything to me and without them in my life.. words cannot express how crushing it would be! I love each and every one of them for different things! I am so thankful to be able to live so close to family and meet every Sunday- Parker loves this and I hope we always meet as a family for years and years to come!