Christmas 2009

This year was an interesting one!!! Little Daxie was so grumpy all night at grandmas and we couldnt figure out why, we thought that maybe he was just hot so we undressed him, nope, that didnt work. changed his diaper, not that either. we just figured it had been a long day and that he was probably ready to go home and go to bed, we left and went home and Daxie fell asleep in the car. We got home and laid the boys down only to have daxie wake right back up wanting to play. Jon tried for a good two hours to get him to lay down but he refused. Once he finally fell asleep Jon and I also could, that is until 3 am! Daxie is up! Ready to go... No he didnt know Santa had came yet.



Here is a picture I took at 4 am of sweet little dax playing!
so anyways we were up all night entertaining this baby. Once brody got up we went upstairs to see if Santa had come and HE HAD!!!!!



Brody was so excited to get his new camera!



Daddy and Daxie



Brody got some new view master reels and was super excited!



The first present that dax got is the only one he wanted to open, he screamed and cried if we tried to take it away for another one to open, at this point we know some thing is up. So we finish opening presents and then I head downstairs to get ready to go to when my mom comes down saying that Daxies ear drum burst and that its leaking blood and puss. Well we sit there and try to decide if we should go to the ER or if we think its ok to wait to go to the dr in the morning. We gave him some ear drops and motrin and he seemed to be fine so we waited. We Then went to see Sherlock Holmes and go as a family to Aarons Grave, Wow that was really hard but it was good because most of us hadnt been back since the funeral. Daxie is good and so is the rest of the Family. We hope that you all had a Merry Christmas and Have a Happy New Year! And I cant WAIT for Hawaii!!!!!!! I know you are all SO jealous!

New post!

I know that I have been such a slacker in my postings!!! I have just been so overwhelmed with all of the events in my life, This Christmas has been so hard knowing that Aaron was suppose to be here celebrating and that we should be celebrating his engagement. But instead we are left with broken hearts and so many emotions. Jamie Posted a poem on her blog that I read almost daily because I feel it should make me feel better but it doesn't. Deep down I know that he is happy and that he is watching over us and that he knows we will be ok. I pray for him to give Jon and I guidance every day and that he will help both of us make the right choices and that he will also give his parents a sense of peace and comfort. I miss my Airbear so much and I have so many regrets that I can NEVER change or fix. I try everyday to not make those mistakes again and to learn for all of this. I hope that every one had a great Christmas and that Santa found you all! I know he sure found us! I Wish every one a good and Happy New Year!!!

Holiday Boutique

This is an updated list with all the different vendors that will be there! It will be alot of fun and I know there is going to be alot of cool things there! Come check it out! Hope to see you there!

Pfc Aaron Thomas Nemelka June 1st 1990-November 5th 2009

In the afternoon of Thursday November 5Th I received a text message from Jon saying that there has been a shooting at Fort Hood, My heart instantly sunk. So I turn on the TV and get on my computer to watch on the Internet. As I am watching and Frantically calling and trying to text Aaron I start to shake tremendously. I watch and start looking around to find where they are being taken. I called the metroplex hospital first and then the other two with them all saying he is not here. Two of the three hospitals shut down to the public and would not take anymore calls so I just called the Metroplex about every half hour until the receptionist gave me a new number to call to the family support group, little did I know what was about to come about. I then Have all my co-workers on the phone calling trying to get through. I was able to get through in about 5 mins. From that point I was Given 8 Different numbers of people to call. Once I got down to the Sargent and Luetenet I knew I could go no where else. As I sat and spoke with Aaron's Lt He had a shaky voice and told me that he couldn't release any information at this time, Little did I know that a Chaplin was on his way to the house. It was around 10:30 pm when I called the LuetentinT one more time to see if he heard that I was overcome with a feeling that Aaron was gone.Trying to brush my emotions aside I decide to leave work only to get home and have Jon call saying that he was gone. I rushed up the stairs and burst into my parents room sobbing, they instantly knew and were also sobbing, I then leave to go over to be with The whole family running just about every red light bawling my eyes out.I Called a friend from work who I knew was still working just crying he knew, I know that he was prompted by the spirit in what he then told me. With talking to him I opened my eyes to see that our Heavenly Father has a plan and that Aaron's mission here on earth was full filled and that it was time to return home. With so many emotions running through my head and questions that I needed answers to, I soon turned to anger and hatred How could one of his own do something like this? How could you just Murder someone? How could out of 52,000 people on that base Aaron be the one to go? Aaron was so excited to serve his country, He was looking forward to coming home in December to be with the ones he loves most, His family,Aaron was also planning on asking the love of his life Kristin to marry him.I guess in this life time we will never know why he had to go like this or at this timing. We can only trust in the lord and try to be at peace. All I can say is that Aaron was a good kid and that he loved his country with all his heart, He loved his family, He Loved being around his nephews and niece more than anything.This has been by far the harest thing that I have ever had to go through. Aaron was my favorite and I think that everyone knows that! I have always felt so protective over him and now he is gone.Some one posted this on his fan page on facebook and I really like it, Psalm 30:5 "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.Sorrow lasts through this night. Joy will come. Rest In Peace Aaron. You walk with your father in heaven now."

We will miss you Aaron. I love you Airbear.

I hide, sneak then fall asleep!

So I was cleaning the house today while the boys were playing in their toy room when it was time for Daxie to take a nap. So I gather his blanket and Binky and go put him to bed. In the mean time Brody asks what I am doing and then leaves. Well About 10-15 minutes go by and I notice it is very quiet.... So I start calling for Brody No answer no answer no answer I cant find him ANYWHERE!!! Some of you know just how good Brody is at hiding and keeping VERY still and quiet and this has always worried me! Well after about 5 minutes I find him.... Like this! (But my coat was over the back of the chair so it made it even harder to see!)

Sound asleep!!

As I move the Chair away I notice how "dirty" his face is... I wondered how it got so dirty being inside all day



The Culprit.....

He had snuck a King size Hershey bar with almonds and pretty much ate the whole thing then stashed the rest for later!!! I love my little Brody you never know what his next move will be!

Scentsy and Watches Open House

On Saturday There is an open house at Missy's house from 12-2 that will have scentsy and my watches along with a few other products! If you are interested in coming or would like to order let me know!!



You can also check out my watch blog or scentsy.com

Hope you see you there!!!

I Give Up!

I think that these pictures say it all! I clean up dvds a minimum of 7 times a day!!!!

My Watch Bands

Hey guys I started a Website for my Watches!!! Check it out Beadedwatchtime.blogspot.com Let me know what you think!!
Also there is a link on the side under Lindsey's watches!

You know its bad when.....

I got a text message yesterday morning from a friend saying that one of the employees at work just threw up in the bathroom and that her brother and sister had both been confirmed with the swine flu this week.... OH GREAT! Well I freak out and instantly call in and say I WILL NOT come in until the build has been taken care of and cleaned. So I show up to work today (after they told me that a company came in and cleaned the building) and there is sanitizer and pamphlets all over informing people of the signs and symptoms. I think that how could you even show up to work knowing that you have a HUGE risk of having it? Oh the nerve of some people!!!!! But I did get a kick out of a supervisor telling me that they came in FULL body suits with masks and gloves and just cleaned the building! I just imagined the sight from the road!!! I think that my hands are going to be so raw from all the washing and the sanitizer! I hope all is well and Swine Flu free!

My Watch Bands

Here are some of the Watch bands I have made. I really enjoy making them and thinking of new combinations to create! While I was in Vegas we found some fun new bead stores and they have lava rock and coral and wood! It so fun to see different varieties in Vegas than in Utah!

This is one I really like!


I wear Alot of green so This one was fun for me to make


My Favorite one!!!!


Pink and black is always a fun combo!


A natural wood one


Turquoise, Black stone, and Lava Rock


This is coral and it is Tiffany's favorite one!!!


So there you have it!!!

I'm a Slacker!!!

I am sorry that I have been slacking so bad! Here is a quick update on our family: Daxie is cutting his first tooth and is not a very pleasant one at doing this not to mention his reflux acting up and having a cold, Dax has stared to try to crawl well army crawl that is! You know its pretty hard when you carry around extra body fat!!! Brody is well a Super Fun 2 years old!!! He is excellent at throwing tantrums, REAL GOOD! But I am happy to say that he is fully potty trained and is overall a good kid! Jon and I are good as well! The chickens are getting so big and are so fun to play with. We got to "chick"sit this past weekend there for we had 12 chicks!!! Our chicks are now outside in a coop and the house is so fresh smelling!!!! I will have to post some pictures of the babies and the coop they now reside in! On another note I have a new obsession!! I LOVE making watch bands! I love that I can have one for every outfit and in every color! IF anyone wants one I make them for cheap!!! Just let me know the color and I will make it quick! I also have the watch faces if you need one, I will also ship it where ever! Again I will post pictures here soon! We hope that everyone is doing well and all is safe and healthy! We look forward to seeing ALL the family at the reunion next month!

VOTE FOR DAXIE!!!!

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My Eight New Babies

About 5 Weeks ago I decided that it would be fun to raise some chicken. So I did TONS of research on them, everything from breeds to coops. Then I went on to a website called MyPetChicken.com and ordered six Rhode Island Reds. I was thrilled but wouldn't have them for 5 weeks,it probably didn't help that I ran out and bought everything for these babies. About 4 weeks ago we went to IFA and CAL ranch stores where they had baby chicks. Mom and I wanted to buy a few right then but Raymond said NO and that it was too risky with picking a rooster, so with our heads hung we left. Then a week later we go back to CAL Ranch and they had gotten a new shipment of chicks and had a bin with guaranteed girls..... well then he saw her, FLO is her name! So we picked another and went home. They have been so much fun and are a blast to play with and take outside (when its nice...)! Well yesterday was the day when I got a call from the post office at 5:00am saying that they had a "Peeping Box" for me! I jumped right up and left to get them. There they were just a peeping away, I felt bad that I couldn't even get the box open cause I didn't have scissors but we made it home and there they were........
Here is the picture of what I saw when I opened the box

Notice the one by itself..... Well that one is June as in Junior, as in Daxie junior ( get it, red hair and fat!!!)
they are so much fun and we cant wait for the 45 eggs a week we will get... ya if you want some lets us know we will be HAPPY to give you some! But not until about August!
Here is another picture for now with the two other ones also

I guess I should mention the names we have for them, most of them are after Famous redheads...
BEE - Brody insisted that we named her that
Flo - Rays Mothers name
Rush - Jon's favorite band
Lucille - Lucille Ball
Ginger - Geri Haliwell ( yes the spice girl!)
June - After Daxie
That is all we have for now but I am thinking of Norma jean (Marilyn Monroe)Kate, Amy or Debra. Let me know what you think!!!!

Graduation Day

Aaron's graduation was on Friday and it was fun and sad at the same time! I forgot to post this first picture on the first post I did with the security check.

This is the sign that you first see as you pull up to the base.

This is Aaron getting his castle pin

Aaron walking off the stage after his name called out and pin put on.

After the graduation we went outside then the soldiers stood in their line one more time as the drill Sargent wish them luck.

He just found out that he will be DRIVING to Ft. Hood Texas, that's 12 1/2 hours away.

We are so proud of Aaron!

We stopped and got him some lunch so that he isn't hungry for his long bus ride!

There were soldiers and bags all over the field all waiting for their bus.

Here are some of the buses

Coming back for one last goodbye

Loading things all on the bus

We love you Aaron and wish you all the best, We love you!

The Before and After

this was Aaron 4 months ago

This is Aaron today!

Family Day with Aaron

Today we had a family day with Aaron on and off of the base.


This was our check point to get on the base where every one in the car had to show their ID.


Once we arrived we went to the Baker Theater on the base to have an orientation and watch a short video.


Well we sat there and the lights wents down so we all thought it was about to start... WELL the power was out so we just sat in the autitorium and listened to the leaders in the dark along with a screaming child whos mother would not take out until the leader asked her to leave.


There is our Aaron in the middle.


These are the pins he has earned while in training. The pin on the left is one he got for being a grenade expert, the one on the right is for sharp shooter rifle.
The top left red Ribbon is for National Defense Security (NDS) And the one on the right is The Army Service Ribbon.


The Engineer Regimental Crest is the one above his name tag


Aarons happy face!


Jon and I happy to see our AirBear!!!


This was Aarons Barracks


Part of the Berlin wall is located on the base. This was the sign telling the story.


The actual wall


Jonathon standing in the area


After we toured the base we drove to Rolla (about 30 miles) to Matts Steakhouse. oh my this place is so GOOD!!!


This picture isnt the greatest to see but i ordered some fried mushrooms and they were enormous! They were like the size of my fist!


The cute waitress took a family picture for us on the fire place.


Tomorrow is his graduation and I will have more pictures to post! Then its on to tour St. Louis!!