Happy Halloween!

Man I love Halloween being on the weekend, it makes it so nice to not have to be rushed around when I get home. This year Reese wanted to be a witch, so I just had to find a cat costume for Ramsey! She did better than I thought about leaving her costume on. This Halloween was just not the same as it usually is because Pop wasn't here to see the girls. He cared so much for the girls and really enjoyed being around them. I am so glad that he got to spend some time with them! That was a major goal of mine, was for Nanny and Pop to meet Matt and I's children and we accomplished that! We stayed home tonight and trick or treated around here and had some family over to eat afterwards. We have way too much candy lingering in this house, I think I need to sneak it to school to give to the kids for rewards. I am looking forward to the next two days off and then only two more weeks of basketball and my life will somewhat be back to normal! Happy Halloween!

Last game and trophy

Reese played her last soccer game this past Saturday and then team went to Snappy Tomatoes after the game to get their trophys, of course Reese's favorite thing! I think she liked it pretty well, she was one of the youngest on her team and she has lots to learn, but it is a good experience for her. She said she still wanted to play next year, we will see!

Indy Trip

Over Fall Break, Matt and I went to Indianapolis for an anniversary weekend. We both really enjoy going to sporting events together and we hadn't been anywhere recently, so it just happened to work out that Lee Ann couldn't use her season Colts tickets that weekend. I had never been to a Pro Football game and man was it awesome! Lucas Oil Stadium is so nice! I laughed at Matt because he is afraid of heights majorly and we had to go up several flights of escalators, but we finally made it. We also went shopping and of course ate a lot. I also watched two movies in a row one night and that is like a personal record for me because I can never watch one moview without falling asleep at home or at the movies! I definitely want to take the girls back there to go to the Children's museum and the zoo. It is a great city!

Hubers

Every year we go with my family to Huber Farms in Indiana. Last year it was freezing cold and raining and this year it was absolutely perfect. The girls got to play, feed the animals, take a hay ride, go to the pumpkin patch and of course eat!

Day at the Zoo

We have been promising the girls to go to the Zoo for awhile now and I am so glad that we picked such a beautiful day! This is the first time that Ramsey has been and really enjoyed the animals. Her favorite was the penguins. Reese's favorite aniamals she also said penguins. Me personally I really enjoyed the gorillas and the seals. I can't wait for the Polar Bears to be back, they are going to have an awesome home! We are looking forward to going back once they arrive home!

First Soccer Game

The day after the wedding Reese had her first soccer game. I had an ulcer in my eye that morning and it was very painful to look into the sunlight, but I was determined to not miss her first soccer game, so I sat with my glasses on and then my sunglasses over it with my hands over my eyes unless she was on the field. Pretty miserable day, but I think she had fun and that is all that matters! I can't believe that her team is Gold after she was the Gold Pirates for tee-ball, maybe we can get away from Gold eventually!

Getting Ready for the Wedding

The girls and I had a great time getting ready for the wedding in a suite at the Seelbach. Reese enjoyed getting her hair and make-up done for the first time!

Rehersel Day

So I am just getting to my pictures on my camera from the wedding festivities. Reese and Olivia had a great time practicing being flower girls and really liked the bracelet that Annie gave them to wear on the wedding day
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Lee Ann and Damien's Wedding

I can't believe the day has already come and past, but it was none other than perfect, well almost. It was going to be a busy day, I knew that, but I didn't know that I would end the day in such pain that I couldn't enjoy myself. The girls loved getting their hair and make-up done and putting on their pretty dresses! I can't believe that me, the camera lady, didn't take one picture of the girls, I had too many other things to keep up with to take the camera along. Thankfully Damien took some and I now have a picture to show of the girls. Reese walked down the long aisle fine and I carried Ramsey down the aisle. Needless to say, once Ramsey made her appearence she quickly was outside with Daddy because she didn't want to stay for the rest and be quiet. My parents agreed to take the girls home early in the reception so that Matt and I could enjoy a night, but that didn't last too long because I had eye pain that was unbearable and I had to call it a night. The next morning I find out that I had an ulcer in my eye. Of course Reese had her first soccer game that day and it had to the the sunniest day yet, but I stuck it out and watched her as I peeked out of my hands. I am so glad that we got to be apart of the Anderson's wedding day and I hope they enjoy many memories together!

Heartland Festival Weekend

This year Matt and I both ran in the Heartland 5K. Couples from our Sunday School class all ran in it. It was such a beautiful day for the run and the parade. I hated that Ramsey couldn't go to the parade because she had strep. She felt ok, but I didn't want her to get hot and possibly give it to one of her cousins. After the parade Reese and I got to go to Mr. Gatti's with Mom, Dad, Taylor and Nanny. She earned it by having a great week at preschool. We also all went to Taylor's baseball games in Louisville. We had a great, fun weekend!

New Pictures!

This summer we had our pictures taken by Matt's cousin Shea who lives in Clarksville, TN. She did such a great job, especially since Matt could only be with us for 15 minutes, Ramsey was very hard to get to smile and not to forgot that it was 90 degress at 8:30 in the morning! Thanks Shea and we are really enjoying them and can't wait to get prints of them! Enjoy the slideshow.
http://byshea.com/nickellfamily2010

Butterflies Everywhere!

The past four months have been really hard without Pop being around. Reese mentions his name nearly everyday and asks when he is coming back. I truly think she misses seeing him. It is so hard to explain that he is not coming back, but we will get to see him in heaven one day. Several years ago, Matt's uncle passed away and ever since then when his family sees red birds, we think of Uncle Larry being near to us. Recently, I have noticed the large, beautiful butterflies and there are so many of them! I am convinced that they represent Pop and he is watching over us. They hang on the kitchen screen and the girls love looking at them from inside. They also like to hang out on the front and backporch. After telling my mom about my observation and conclusion, just this past weekend when Taylor was playing baseball when he was at bat a butterly was flying in front of us right on the field. It was so neat and was like Pop watching him bat. Yesterday, we were all over at Grandy and Papaw's and once again the butterflies were everywhere so we had to take some pictures. Papaw lets the girls touch them, that is if they can be still and quiet for long enough!! I will miss when the butterflies aren't around any longer for the fall and winter.

First day of Pre-School!

Monday was a big day in the Nickell home! We have been talking about this day for a long time!! Reese went to big girl school. She did so well. I thought the tennis shoes and socks were going to be the biggest challenge, but she didn't complain one time about wearing them. She loved wearing her backpack and taking her naptime blanket, pillow and kitty. Reese of course didn't tell us a lot about her day, but all seemed to go well and no tears from anyone the whole day!

There is a Big Wedding about to Happen!!!

This past Saturday we started the serious of events leading up to Annie's (Lee Ann's, Matt's sister) wedding. We had a wedding shower for her and the girls of course had a great time seeing their family and "helping" Annie open her gifts. The girls are so excited about being in the wedding and Reese can't wait to wear her wedding dress as she calls it. September 10th will be here before we know it and we are so excited for Lee Ann and Damien!

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