Happy New Years from the Nilsson's

There is just so much to write that I cannot decide if I should or if I should just let pictures tell the story of our New Years Eve and New Years Day. I love this holiday especially the way the Woolley's celebrate. It means spending a lot of time together, going bowling at BYU, eating a lot and playing games, watching movies and getting little to no sleep. This year we did not sleep over ( this is the family tradition to have the cousins sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa Woolley's) but that did not matter because we still left late and went back in the morning. It is the best way to finish out the holiday season.

 Layla's First time Bowling

Layla did not stay awake until midnight but she did wake up a little to the sound of pots and pans, toy horns and celebrations. 

New Years Day!

My dad with his granddaughters

Tanner bought we flowers to celebrate the New Year!

Happy New Year From Us to You!

Austin and Jessica's Wedding

Austin and Jessica got married on December 27, 2014. The night before the wedding they had a wedding dinner that was so pretty. Marci put together a wonderful evening of appetizers, dinner, dessert and a little program. The food was yummy and we got to sit by Grandma and Grandpa Nilsson and some of Austins friends Grant and Stephanie. We really enjoyed that conversation with them. I was a little frustrated that night so I was not the best company and was a little annoyed at some people but once the program started I was so happy to get to see Tanner sing. Even though the song did not actually go very smoothly I enjoyed the entertainment of the whole program. For the program, Elder McKay Nilsson narrated, Tanner, his dad and two brothers sang " The most wonderful time of the year", Aubrey and Chance sang the song from Frozen, "Love is an open door".  Then we heard speeches from Austin and Jessica's best friends. It was a wonderful night. We stayed late to clean up even with a sick baby and me being a little upset but Tanner and I could both tell that it was a nice thing to do for Tanner's parents and Austin and Jessica after they put together a wonderful evening. I got to sit and talk to Aubrey which was such a good distraction from the night I was having. I am so blessed to have a wonderful sister in law.
Then the next day was the actual wedding day! We got ready and headed to drop of Layla and Annalee and Chad's home. After we left we got a call from Annalee that Layla had a fever of 102.0 I was so worried and almost didn't go to the sealing because I didn't want to leaver her while she was sick.I decided that since she was asleep at Annalee and Chad's that it was okay for me to be at the sealing and then do pictures and then leave right away!  We headed back and picked up Layla and went home to help Layla calm down and get better hopefully from her sickness and eat a little. We got her to eat a little but her fever was not really going down. She wouldn't take any medicine so that did not help. We got up to the reception that was at this very pretty reception center. It was so pretty. We really enjoyed our time at the reception but it was hard to do to much because Layla just wanted to sleep but it was SO loud. The band they had was nice but to loud in that little area.We got to talk with so many family members and friends. That night Leanne also was in labor with little Sophie who was born that next morning. We stayed until they cut the cake, did the first dance, and dad and daughter dance. It was so great. We love Jessica and we are so glad that she is part of this family!

 

Christmas Christmas Time is Here!

The eleventh day was Christmas Eve. This day is always spent with my Grandma Taylor. She is a incredible women with so many talents and love that I hope to gain some of that over the years. We have our traditional meal of oyster stew(because of my Grandpa Taylor) and ham. It was wonderful. This year was a little extra crazy with family pictures being taken before hand because ALL of the family that could be there (besides 1 missionary) was there so we needed to document it. Luckily, Aubrey, Tanners wonderful sister was able to take some time and get a picture of our whole family. This was the Christmas gift from my siblings to my Grandma Taylor.
We also did a grandchildren gift exchange for the first time and it was wonderful! All the kids liked there little $1 gifts and had fun playing with each other.
Then we did a little Christmas performance. We heard songs be played on the Cello, piano, singing and stories from the Bible being read and The Night before Christmas. Tanner even joined in a did a little beat boxing for the family. This is such a incredible time I have to spend with the Taylor side of the family because it happens so little especially when all my cousins are around. Then it was time to head home because Santa was on his way and we need to go to bed.
By the time we got home and put Layla to sleep. We had a little time to spend getting everything ready for Christmas morning. These hours at night are my favorite to spend with Tanner. As we both work together to get things ready so we can both be happy and have wonderful time giving to each other.

Finally, CHRISTMAS DAY! We love Christmas Day but it has turned into a busy, crazy, tiring day for us; with 6 homes, a missionary call, and hours of driving in the car. We do it because what better way to share the spirit of Christmas then to be able to spend it with those you love and we do. All parents and grandparents get to spend time with us on Christmas day and that makes it all worth it. Because it is just as exciting to share our time with others as gifts. We are so blessed! Every year we get more and more and feel more and more love. I say it all the time but we are so blessed to live where we do, have the family we do, have the means, have the gospel, know of our Savior's love for us and know that we are an eternal family. We are truly blessed and Tanner and I try to recognize that each day!

Merry Merry Christmas from Tanner, Ashley and Layla!!

Layla, Alec and Tessa 

Tessa, Layla and Layna

Christmas Eve night at Grandma Taylor's

 It snowed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning! It was wonderful. I stood up on our bed to get this out of our window in our bedroom.

 Layla at her Grandma and Grandpa Nilsson's

The drive we had for half of our day traveling. Snowy roads! 

Layla gets so spoiled each year with all of her Christmas gifts.