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!