Where do i even begin!!

I know. I know. I am the absolute WORST blogger!! Scratch that. I'm the worst picture taker which in turn makes me the worst blogger. Since our last post for our anniversary, many things have happened to us.

• We went on a gigantic cross country trip to see my family in Alabama and Nate's in Pennsylvania. Scout and Grits came too! We stopped for a day in Kansas City and we got to see our friends Matt and Ang. Also, we got to see baby Rylee, Rianna and Deanna! It was a really nice visit! We stayed with my family for about a week and a half. We taught my family how to play rummy. We played several nights. That was probably the best part. Christmas morning was wonderful. Nate wrote me a song. It was beautiful. I sure am lucky to have him in my life. After Christmas we drove up Pennsylvania to see Dan, Britten, Dawson, Annie, and Sammi Jo! It was so great to see them. On New Years Eve, Nates mom flew into Atlantic City and meet us in Hershey PA to ring in the new year!! The tiny babies slept through most of it. It was still really nice to be out and about(freezing). A few days later we met up with Nate's dad in NYC! We were able to spend some time in time square! we had some delicious BBQ and headed to THE GREAT WOLF LODGE!!! (If you have never been, PLEASE go. You WILL NOT REGRET it!!) It was really nice to be with Nate's parents, Dan and Britten and the babies. Sadly we had to head back to SLC a few days later. That was a really, REALLY long, sad drive home. Overall, it was a wonderful road trip!!
• Since that vacation it has been all work for nate at school and mostly play for me. I had been looking for a job since the beginning of January. I was having a really hard time finding one. I did get to spend alot of time with family thought. I really love spending time with the kids in our family!!
• The next big thing that happened was that we got to go to south florida for spring break!! 11 days in paradise was just what we needed! Nate and i drove down to Las Vegas to catch a flight down to see his parents! Luckly we took jetblue. This was the first day of the March Madness tournament. We got to watch almost every game from 32,000 feet. We slept in everyday while we were there. The first part of the trip was fun because Nate and dad installed cabinets and appliances. While the boys were doing their thing, we drove around florida, top down in the convertible soaking up the warm sunshine that ft lauderdale had to offer. A few days into the trip we got some sad news. Britten got really sick and was probably not bringing down her family. We had been planning on going to Orlando to spend a few days in Disney World. So, we waited and waited for the ultimate decision. After being in and our of the hospital for 3 days, Brit left the hospital got in their car and they drove to the airport to fly to orlando!! She is such a super mom :) Our 3 days in Disney were magical!! i got as many funnel cakes as my little self could eat within 72 hours! some with fruit topping and ice cream and some with powered sugar!! Seeing Sammi on the ride "its a small world" was probably the best part!! First day was at Magic Kingdom. Brit got sick and left to go sleep for a while. We rode all the rides! it was really fun! Second day was animal kingdom! There are some freaky rides there!! We rode the rapids ride twice! We all got soaked!! Dawson didnt get as wet as he would have liked. It was really fun though! Our last day was at Hollywood Studios. There are not so many rides there. Mostly shows. The Aerosmith ride WAS AWESOME!! (thanks brit for pushing me into the chair and securing me into the ride, i needed a little push). We rode that ride the most!! It was just so fun!! Bright and early on day 4 of being in orlando we had to say goodbye to the babies and brit and dan. We drove back to ft lauderdale. we took a water taxi around the canals and saw all the GIGANT houses and privates yaht's. and went to nates favorite place in town! the rustic inn! Nate and dad chowed down on several pounds of crab legs. It was really fun to see those two go at it! Our last day in Ft Lauderdale was really fun! we drove down to the keys and went snorkeling!! It was so sweet!! however, our boat got back really late and we had to HURRY back to the condo, pack our bags so we could catch our flight back to Vegas. Our flight left at 8:10. We got to the airport at 8:00. We ran through the airport and got onto the plane as they were shutting the doors. It was really close!! we didnt get to say a proper goodbye to mom and dad but, it was a really wonderful vacation!!
• Finally, i am back in st george. I have just started up another archaeology dig with some really great old friends of mine. I am away from nate during the week. Its been hard, but hopefully in a few weeks time he will be down here with me. Making money and eating snow cones :)

WOW!! so, i guess there was alot to say. And this doesnt even really cover it. Sorry there are no pics, ill try to be better. i pinky promise :)

One year down, a bazillion more to go!

nate and i reached the one year mark! it came so quickly! this year many exciting things have happened to us. nate has been busy, busy, busy. nate started school at the U. he is doing really well. i am so proud of him. he has created his nonprofit-the green tee project. he has gotten involved with a club called tech titans. he also got invited to join the triathlon team at the U. i am just so proud of all his accomplishments. he is going to make a wonderful dr someday!

i really cant believe its been a year! a year ago today i married my best friend in the birmingham temple. it was the greatest day we have had so far! i love that natimus more than anything! everyone says that the first year is the hardest-but we have been so blessed. its been the best year of our lives.

one down, a bazillion more to go!

i love you nate!

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Nelson!!

the rain from that day must have been good luck!

Dog Walk Gone BAD!!

Nate and I decided that Sunday we should take our dogs on an adventure. We found a park that has a trail that dogs can go and dogs are allowed to be off leash. We were really excited. We got there and the dogs were so excited. The trail follows a creek. Our dogs LOVE water. They swim anywhere. So, needless to say, they were stoked. At first sight of the water, they were gone!

Scout and Grits just hanging out in the creek.

At the end of the trail we decided to just let the pups play for a minute. Nate took a minute to call his mom back. I decided to sit on a perfect log that was right near the stream. WORST CHOICE EVER. After only sitting for a minute or so, I remember hearing Nate say "BEES!?" He hung up the phone quickly with his mother. I began to run. There were bees all over me! Even in my shirt. I probably ran for like 40 yards, stopped freaking out for a sec, only to realize there were still bees chasing me!! I started running again and screaming this time, i was SO FREAKED OUT! I slowed down again, only to realize there was still a bee in my shirt. AH! I began to realize I had been stung several times. I got stung twice under my chin and on my left arm. I also got stung right where my forehead stops and my hair starts. It hurt so bad, so I had Nate check it out. The freaking stinger from that dang bee was still in my head. Worst Dog Walking Ever.
Kinda random but about a week ago someone was talking about bees, and i though to myself "i forgot what it feels like to get stung by a bee.." NOT ANYMORE.
Nate did not get stung, but I am pretty sure that Scout and Grits got stung. They were rolling around in the grass. Who knows, I felt SO BAD.

We decided to go home after this great ordeal. On the way out we passed a dam. Scout wanted to get in so bad he jumped off the dam to the part below. That dog is freaking crazy!

Almost back to the car. While I was running, I dropped Grits' leash, so we had to hold her the last bit of the way when it turns back into an on leash park. Oh well, hopefully our next outing will be better than this. It should not be too hard :)

Our Wedding Book

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Go to that website to take a glance at our wedding book. Megan Valantine is responsible for all its glory! enjoy!! and purchase if you would like :)

I LOVE OUR WEDDING BOOK!! YOU WILL TOO!

Lake Powell with my pal

Rose and I were able to go to Lake Powell about 2 weeks ago. It was really fun! We had a blast. The only sad part was that Nate was unable to come with us. Anyway, here are a few pictures! Enjoy!

Rose and I stuck in traffic on the way to Powell


Best In-laws ever!! Thanks for a great trip mom and dad!


Me and Rose, we hiked up a hill near the houseboat. It was beautiful!


My first and last time wakeboarding for the season!

Rose and dad fishing.

Overall, we had a really good time. It was beautiful weather, great company and the most beautiful place on earth!! <3

a year ago today

A year ago today Nate proposed to me on the grounds of the Birmingham Alabama temple. I could not have been happier to say yes. I had known for a while that I was going to marry him, but I did not know he even had a ring the day he proposed. Here are a few pictures that we took that night we got engaged. Time sure does fly when you are having fun!

Nate, you are the best! I can hardly remember life without you! XO

are you happy now megan? :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATE!!

today is my best friends birthday! nate is by far the most amazing person i know. i am so glad that he came into my life. he is so important to me. today is his birthday! I love you Nate! this is my tribute to him.

a few things i love about Nate:

he is dead sexy!

he is the most fun person i know.

he ALWAYS makes me laugh.

he knows me more than i know myself.

he is really smart.

completley dedicated to anything he sets his mind to do.

very athletic.

loves sports, even if its just because i love it sometimes.

his beard.

his family is the most important thing to him.

he has an amazingly strong testimony of the gospel.

this list could go on forever! i love my husband! but i only said a few :)

i have posted a few pictures of our adventures from the last year!

best day of our lives :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATE!!!