Nielson Family Hightlights for 2007

Tyler - Another year, another job. As soon as Ty takes a new job, he's already eying his next move, and this year he became the engineering manager for his team. He's loving the new challenges and learning that come with the position. In addition to working long hours, Ty works hard to be a great husband and father, playing with the girls, taking Mindy on dates, traveling, and keeping the lawn looking beautiful. One of his big accomplishments this year was biking all 72 miles around Lake Tahoe.

Mindy - Between the kids, the travels, and building the house across the street, life has been busy and fulfilling. I took my first cruise, went to Rancho la Puerta spa for a week with my mom and sisters, and took a trip to Morocco - all such amazing experiences. I've been managing the construction of a custom spec house for my parents, picking out all the finishes, and making all those little decisions on how everything comes together. It's been a wonderful outlet for creativity and it gives me something to do that's my own. Up next, potty training Lilly. She's totally ready, but I need to train myself to take the time to train her.

Ava - It's been a big year for Ava. She continues to grow and mature at an astounding rate. Her big accomplishments this year were becoming potty trained and starting preschool (both in the month of August). Her favorite things were camping, taking dance lessons, and traveling to Disneyland, Tahoe, Hawaii, and her grandparents' house. She loves celebrating holidays, especially Halloween, Christmas, and birthdays.

Lilly - This time last year, Lilly was just learning to walk, so I'm sure you can imagine just how many changes have taken place this year. Her favorite thing is a music class she does with her mommy. When she's not at music class, she spends her time singing the songs over, and over, and over. We were all a little shocked that she could sing her ABC's and count to 5 before her 2nd birthday, but with a big sister and 5 cousins around all the time, she's got to work hard to keep up.