Vacation!

Preston and I were finally able to get a break from our busy life for a week. We headed down to Arizona for a few days to visit friends and then went on to California from there to visit Natalie and Tim (Preston's sister). It was very nice to get away for a little while. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the trip.

From Kara Nilsson Photography

I think this picture is hilarious!! Little Alexa sat in the sand making it look like she had an accident. I didn't want to embarrass Natalie by posting it to my public photography blog but I did want to at least share it with the rest of the family and a few friends :D. Alexa is the most adorable innocent little girl. I would be lucky and honored to have a daughter like her one day. She is so very precious.

From Kara Nilsson Photography

It's Official!

Preston and I are going to Europe!

Here's the proof...

Clicking the confirmation button for purchasing our tickets :)

"Sasquatch!"

Guess what! My husband surprised me with an early Christmas present, the only “short term want item”, as we like to put it, that I’ve been wanting. I still can’t believe I finally have one, especially five months before Christmas! Do you want to know what it is?? Preston got me my first professional camera!! It’s a little guy but I’m absolutely in love with it and look forward to all the many fun pictures I’ll be taking with it. I have to give big thanks to my brother and sister in law, Coby and Annie, because if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t have gotten my camera so soon. Thanks, you guys!!

Preston gave me my new camera in perfect time for our family bike trip. We just got back last weekend. What a big trip it was. We took the back roads up threw Wyoming and Montana and visited Jackson Hole, Yellow Stone, The Grand Tetons and Glacier then came back down through Idaho. It was so much fun, even the “Iron Butt” days. “Iron Butt” days are the days we ride all day. We had two of them this trip, one 12 hour day and another 13 hour day but it was well worth it. We were able to see lots of breath taking scenery and I, of course, had the opportunity to take some amazing pictures. We also came across a man who saw Sasquatch and was able to get a picture of it. What an exciting day that was! Earl couldn't stop talking about it the rest of the trip and I must say myself, I've never seen a more realistic picture or heard a story quite like this mans. Pretty convincing stuff. But I think my most favorite part of the trip was visiting the old jail in Deer Lodge, Montana. It was awesome and I've been wanting to touring a jail for a long time. What a dark and mysterious place. Fascinating but very creepy.

It was so great to be with the family on the road for a week and I’m so grateful we returned back safely. I hope Preston and I get the opportunity to go on another trip at least one more time before life gives us more responsibility, if you know what I’m saying ;)

It was pretty stinkin' difficult to pick out pictures for this post. I must have at least 900 photos that I want to show everyone so I compromised a little. Although the pictures don't look as good cropped and little, I've put some of them into clusters and just a couple in full size. I hope you enjoy!

The Nilsson Family 3rd Annual Bike Trip

We returned home from our annual bike trip two weeks ago. The original plan was to head east towards the Dakota's but unfortunately mother nature did not want to cooperate with us this year, forcing us to head south. I on the other hand, although a little disappointed we weren't going to get to explore Mt. Rushmore this year, was grateful to head south towards warm weather. Heavenly Father has truly blessed us with such a beautiful Earth and I am grateful to have the opportunity and capability to see and experience even just a few of his creations.

The grand canyon was the main destination this year. Anyone who has been there knows that no picture can do the canyon justice. It's enormous! I look forward to taking my children there one day

Spring Break 2009

Last weekend Preston and I spent spring break camping down in Zions with our good friends Cherylyn and Matt. Preston and I kicked off the riding season by cruising down on the motorcycle while our friends were kind and selfless enough to carry our camping gear in their car. We had a blast hiking the huge mountains/rocks (what are they?) that zions is so famous and popular for. We also played games, cooked some great food with the dutch oven and had a lot of good fun conversations around the campfire (while of course roasting marshmallows). We are so lucky to have Cherylyn and Matt as friends. They are the funnest couple we know! We look forward to our next vacation with them this summer.

Love and Vegas

Preston and I had a wonderful Valentines Day. We skipped the busy crowds by going out the night before to our favorite Thai restaurant. The next day we both had our opportunities to surprise one another with a little some'em some'em ;) It was great fun.


A few more big events have happened over the past two weeks and I want to recognize a few people...

My parents anniversary was Feb. 14. A girl could not ask for better parents. My Mom and Dad mean to the world to me and I love them very much. I am so grateful for all they have done for me. Thank you Mom and Dad for getting married!!! I don't know where I would be without you. I hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day/Anniversary!!

My brother and his amazing wife also had their Anniversary, on Feb 24th. Despite the fact they were sick, I hope they had a wonderful evening and wish them many more happy years to come. They are such a fun cute couple and are amazing parents to their one year old son.

This last week Preston and I went to Las Vegas. Preston had his national stunting competition down there at The Orleans. His team was so close to winning ,it almost hurts. He had an amazing group to preform with. They were all very talented and did a spectacular job.
We had a blast on our trip and were able to stay with our friends, the Orlowskis. It was AWESOME! I had never been in a home as large as theirs before. A mansion would be the correct term. Preston and I were able to enjoy their theater room a couple of times although our trip was short. They also had the comfiest bed I have EVER been in. I didn't want to leave Vegas for that one reason a lone. Their bed.
The Orlowskis are the kindest people and we are so lucky we have them as friends. Thank you for your hospitality! We love you!

The Windy City

Hello Blog Followers!

My first blog! Yay! and an exciting one at that. :D I'm new to this and still don't have my site the way I would like but I'm working on it and in the mean time, I'll keep you posted on the current events of our newly wed life.

Preston and I were in Chicago this week! Preston was there on a business trip and we decided that it would be good if I went along as well. Okay... so I'm the one who thought it would be good if I went along (you know, to broaden my cultural experience) but Preston had no complaints ;). So we left a day early and had fun wondering around Chicago. We visited Navy Pier on our first day and the following day, while Preston was at work, I got my shopping in. I found a new pair of pants that I love! Preston also took me out for a nice stake dinner to Ruth's Chris. It was simply divine! Our last night in town, he took me to see the business section of the city where I must say the architecture is mind blowing. There's no better way to describe it. The buildings are jaw dropping, beautiful!

I think one of my most favorite parts of the trip were all the black guys that shouted out to Preston to "keep that ring on your finger!", "she's a keeper!". I was flattered :)

The experience was a lot of fun and I look forward to our next visit.

Thank you, Preston, for being so wonderful! I'm the lucky one :D