For those of you who know me, you know that I am a big time book lover. When I was younger, I couldn’t even leave the house without grabbing a book to go. It didn’t matter if we were going to the dentist’s office, the grocery store or a volleyball[Read more]
After spending the last 3.5 years studying my subject areas of English and Spanish, I’m finally ready to step into a classroom to work with a cooperating teacher for 80+ hours of field experience before student teaching in the fall. This will be the first opportunity I have had to[Read more]
More and more often these days, I am running into other college girls who knit! It is quite shocking to me because when I whipped out my knitting needles freshman year in the sorority house, everyone gave me a crazy look. Many were interested in learning, others commented on how[Read more]
Now that 2012 is over, I am reflecting on how this past year has been so filled with God’s blessings. It was this time last year that I first made the decision to connect with the Navigators, an inter-denominational campus ministry. I had not been very involved in any ministry[Read more]
~”Oh the weather outside is frightful but craft time is so delightful!”~ When we are not preparing the holiday meals, us Nelsen’s enjoy some crafting during Christmastime. This year Alex brought some beadwork with her so that we could all make bracelets together. Initially, we thought we would just be[Read more]
Some of my favorite summertime memories revolve around the campfire. From singings songs at camp to toasting s’mores in the backyard, a campfire always brings people together. It also educates the kids about how to survive out in the jungle and also how to face any sort of danger with[Read more]
As I have mentioned before, my roommate’s son is turning the big “1” today! It has been amazing to see him change over the past year. I have loved watching him grow up under my nose during the last six months that I have lived with him. He has truly[Read more]
In honor of my father on this blessed day I will be “Rockin’ the Side Ponytail.” Although I will not get to spend time with him today, I am honoring him with my hair-do. Growing up with three daughters, my father spent a fair share of time playing hairdresser. To[Read more]