The Nielson BBQ

Here are some photos of the family feast in Mark & Cami's backyard. The food was amazing, and the kids played until tears flowed freely.

Millcreek Hike

Here are a few shots of the men only hike from last Saturday up Millcreek Canyon.  Sorry ladies, the subject matter discussed was too testosterone filled for your ears.  Thanks go to Mark for getting us out.

A Typical Sunday Dinner at the Batemans

I just had to share these adorable pictures of Henry and Owen and their favorite "Baby Tessa" from about February 2008.

Notice that Owen can't keep his hands off Tessa's food (which is unusual, since Owen rarely wants to eat)

He's Home! He's Home! He's Home!

Yea, I'm almost 3 months late with this blog entry, but oh well. All of you already know...Tyson's home from Iraq!

Here are some pictures of our joyous family reunion.

Tyson and the other returning soldiers from his flight. (This was only a fraction of the 4000 soldiers from Tyson's batallion who were returning from deployment).

Do Tyson and I look happy, or what? The two of us are thrilled, but Henry and Owen don't know what to think.

Tyson and his boys

Owen was fascinated with his daddy's Army hat.

That's Tyson's Tante (Aunt) Sanne in the background. She and her husband (Uncle Gene) took time off work to see Tyson come home.

Welcome home decorations at our home.

It's hard to see in this picture, but our nice, "rocker" neighbor across the street, put up red, white, and blue lights and a big sign that said "Welcome Home Neighbor."

It's hard to believe that 3 months have passed since Tyson returned home from Iraq. We're so blessed for his safe return home. Thank you for your prayers for Tyson and our family.

Nicki