August 2010

Summers are tricky for redheads! We love being outside, but have to hide from the sun at all cost. We have come up with many ways to fool the sun, but they all come with consequence. Sunblock- makes you sticky and sweaty, long sleeved shirts and pants- you over heat, umbrellas- only one free hand, and staying in the shade- BORING!!! All are better than the alternative--Partially cooked Ginger.

Little Ruby is rolling to her stomach now, exciting, I know! Somehow in the process of learning this new trick...she forgot how to roll from her stomach to back??? This makes nights very interesting. You see, she does not like to be on her stomach. So when she rolls over in bed, she hollers for some assistance to put her on her back. Some nights this goes on for an hour. Everyday we have back rolling lessons. No light bulb has gone off yet.

She really is a bundle of joy though. Rachel feels very lucky to be able to be home with her 85.71% of the time. Stephen gets a kick out of her too. Ruby always learns something new in the 2 days Rachel works. Maybe next week he can teach her to roll!!

The Nielsen's have tackled Keizer Rapids Park, Cascades Gateway Park, Woodmansee Park, and Bryant Park disc golf courses all with in 2 weeks (along with throwing practice at the West Salem HS football field). Rachel's favorite is Keizer Rapids and Stephen likes Bryant. They recently have been assigned disc golf duty for the upcoming family reunion.

Lastly, Rachel and Stephen are taking a break from processed sugar. Sugar is only allowed to visit on holidays and special occasions. You are missed!!!