It's been awhile

Sorry for the lack of posts, but I have been finishing my academic portion of school and starting my rotations. I am currently in my first month of rotations at UNMC's oncology and hematology department. It has been challenging but I am really liking it and the amazing patients and medical staff that I am honored to work with. Finn has moved up in school and is loving it, and Jason is still loving his job on and off the river. A couple weeks ago Finn and I took a much needed vacation to Utah and Dallas for a week. It was so nice to catch up with friends and see Aunt Jenni. Here are some pictures from our adventure.

A little R&R

Momma had a week off, so we took full advantage of it! We spent time down at the lake of the ozarks with the Alexander family, the we headed down to the Buffalo River in Arkansas, absolutely beautiful! Here are the pictures! Now back to reality tomorrow....

We're back!

Okay, I'm back on it! Now that I know how to get the photos off my phone we are in business. Here is a link to some of the recent adventures and more importantly my big boy! We are again busy. Finn is loving school and talking so much, I started my last academic semester, and Jason is preparing for a big job on the Platte river. Sorry it has taken so long....

Snowy Days

We have been lucky enough here in Nebraska the last few weeks to have ski snow (although most Nebraskans would say this is not lucky at all!). Here are a few pics from our snowy fun.

A wonderful memory

On December 23rd my biggest fan, my inspiration, and my mom passed peacefully with all of us around her. She is part my most wonderful memories, and she will be missed.

Finn was the light of her life, and now little man asks about grandma almost every night. He says she is in the stars. We all miss her so much.

But before she was Finn's gramma, she was my momma.
I love you mom...thank you, for everything.

Turkey Day

We had a wonderful trip to Colorado over Thanksgiving with our friends Brett and Jen (and Bennett and Callie). We got some skiing in, some turkey eatin', swimming, and more! Here is a link to our pictures.

Finn's first school picture! (1yr 10months old)

Welcoming Winter

Friday night we had our first snow of the season. We just had to go out and play in it. Here are some pictures from our snow fun!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween was a blast! We were a star wars family. Even our friend Curtis from California came to visit and was chewy! Finn loved going up to the houses and getting candy. He was always the first in line, but surprisingly didn't ask to eat too much candy. I'm sure he'll get the hang of that next year. We had a great time with Curtis, even took him to Iowa via the Bob Kerry pedestrian bridge.

On Friday night my PA class had a gathering at Vala's pumpkin patch. Finn loved the tractors and goats. It was a great weekend!

Welcoming Charles Paul

My best friend in the whole world Amy (and Steve) had a baby! Charles Paul AKA Charlie was born on Friday October 22nd. We were all lucky enough to scoot up to Minneapolis for the weekend and meet the newest member of the family. Not surprising Amy was up and moving and looking fabulous less than 24 hours later. She is amazing!

Big brothers Doug and James were very excited to meet "popcorn" (glad they decided to change his name, I do like Charlie a bit more). Finn liked to call him Chachi and he ADORED him, just so interested in his every squeak and move and very concerned when he cried. We are all very happy everyone is healthy and happy and home safe!

Click here for more pictures and a couple videos!

Long overdue

Mr Bike!

Well, we have be very busy since "Momma" started school. But I live to tell the tale and am enjoying the vigorous learning, so far... And Finn has been a trooper at daycare and with Great Aunt Chris and Great Uncle Ray (on Tuesdays). He comes home almost every day from daycare with an accident report (go figure, he is a TRUE boy!). Finn's latest and greatest include a new love for choo choo's (especially Salty), playing his harmonica or recorder, looking for buggies, and saying NO (which he says very clearly). We are all adjusting to our new lives and finally getting into the swing of things. Jason and Finn flew to St. Louis by themselves a couple weekends ago and had a great time, despite leaving mom behind. We got out yesterday for a nice canoe adventure and today Jason took Finn on a wonderful hike. We are looking forward to a beautiful Nebraska fall as the leaves are starting to turn and the cool smell is in the air. Hope all is well with all of you!
love, nicki

Canoeing at Lake Cunningham with Brookey!

The end of the summer...

It really is hard to believe that I start school on Wednesday (and so does Finn). I've had the most amazing 18 months of my life....and so, now onto a new chapter. But, in the mean time we've been having so much fun the last couple weeks! Here are some photos from our fun of late. Finn has been so busy and he is talking SO much...alicalicalicali (for avocado), here killykillykilly (here kitty kitty kitty), bobo (means many things, but lately butterfly), turta (turtle), and more everyday. However with this new found speech has come more tantrums...and so it REALLY begins. We'll see how the little man does at school, I think he is really going to like it. Now, we are ready for Fall to begin!
-nicki

A trip to St Louis

We had a great time this past weekend! We went to visit the Alexanders for Lisa's graduation from Nurse Practitioner school (congrats Lis). We even got to attend Baby Paul's 1st birthday and take a boat ride on the Mississippi. Here are some more pictures from our trip.

A boat ride on the Mississippi

Cool clouds on our flight home

Niobrara

We had a fabulous weekend on the Niobrara river. It was Finn's first three day canoeing/camping trip. He did great and we had so much fun. It is always wonderful to visit such a stunning place! Click here for more pictures from our weekend.

Nap time on the canoe
Say Cheese!
Love, love, love...

We LOVE Aunt Jenni

Aunt Jenni came in for a week+ vacation! It was great, we went canoeing, saw great music (even housed Jenni's friend and our new favorite musician John Lefler) and had a great time hanging out. Jenn also took mom to her chemo and scan appt which turned out to be great (check mom's blog for updates). Here are some pictures from our adventure with Aunt Jenni...

Me and my Sis cooling off in the Platte River

Tired boy after canoeing and a cool bee!

Represent...Kaptain Karen

Sweet Sick Baby Boy

Finn has been sick on and off this past week, finally we are figuring it out! He is very sweet however through his sickness, so here are some pics of his sweetness...

Lake of the Ozarks 4th of July

We had a wonderful weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks with the entire Alexander family (and the Nabb gals too). Yup even Mom and Aunt Jenni joined in for the festivities. We had a wonderful time swimming, jet skiing, going down the slide, fishing, boating, fireworks and as always EATING! Finn loved playing with his cousins (all 6 boys!). Click here for more pictures from our festivities.