One down ... two to go

Jason has officially finished his first year of law school and I don't know who's more excited ... me or him. After an adventures year of moving to New York and learning to tackle the stress of law school, he is now working on his writing competition and once he turns that in tomorrow he will officially be done. Then it's on to entertaining the family this week and starting his internship the next, with no time to relax.
I'm so excited for him to work at the NY Attorney Generals office and to be able to see just how the justice system works. I know he is also excited and little bit nervous but I want him to know how proud I am of him. Law school isn't easy and it's been hard for me to give up my husband. I've been very selfish and it wasn't easy for him to say no to me so he could study. Now we can enjoy the city with no thought of studying.

baby blessing

Finally ... I have a minute to write about my Utah trip. So the start of my trip began a little rocky. After waiting two hours we eventually boarded the flight but as we were taking off it began to storm. If any of you know me, you know that lightening storms freak me out. So I was doing good and until the lightening started flashing in the window next to me and suddenly ...BANG!! Our plane got hit by lightening. We were fine, I guess this happens all the time, the plane simply flew above the storm and it was all over. Every plane has lightening rods so it just hits the rods and they keep on flying.

After finally arriving in Utah I met my mom and stayed the night in Salt Lake. The next day was filled with some Mother-daughter bonding and a whole lot of baby. After 3 months I finally got to see Shealynn. It was crazy to see Ricky with a baby and see how much he's changed after becoming a daddy. In fact this baby has changed my entire family. I loved seeing how much one baby can make such a difference in my family. Everyone seems to be so much happier, before the baby my family was kind of boring but now they bring over Shea and everybody fusses over her.


It was so nice to just relax and visit with family. That weekend my grandma, aunts and cousins came up for the baby blessing and we all partied together. On Saturday we had a BBQ at my moms and the women played with the baby while the men cheered on the Jazz...with the exception of grandma. My grandma is a HUGE Jazz fan. She has macular degenerate so she can't see very well so my dad pulled up a chair right next to the big screen and that’s where she stayed the rest of the night.


Sunday was the blessing and my cousin Clay did a beautiful job and she looked so sweet all dressed in white. After church we reconvened at "the plant" (the weather wasn't cooperating so we had the lunch at my dads work) for yet again, more food. The best of the day was when Ricky was holding Shea in her blessing dress to get his picture taken for the 4 generations picture with my mom and grandma, and just as we were all grabbing our cameras she had a little blowout that went all over her pretty dress and her dad. (It’s a good thing she only has to wear the dress once)


The lunch was great and it was hard seeing everyone go after such a nice weekend. After relaxing and getting ready for the flight home I said goodbye to my new little niece. It was so nice being able to spend some time getting to know her and just as I was leaving she was getting comfortable with me. But I have to say I LOVE being an aunt!! Unfortunately the next time I see her she will have changed completely.

happy mother's day

I just wanted to say Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful mother and to all the women who have played such an important part in my life.

My mother is such a beautiful women who has always been there for me. Being the only daughter she's always been more of a best friend then a mother. As a girl growing up it was always me and mom paling around together. I just want her to know the wonderful example that she has been in my life. She's so strong in everything she does, a quality I wish I had, but can never aspire to. She's always been there for me, and it's so nice to call home every Sunday and always know that she'll be there to listen.

And to my grandmother and aunts, for being my second mothers; to my sister-in-law for being the sister I never had; and to my mother and grandmother-in-law for welcoming me into their family; and to all of you for the love you've given me. You have all played an important role in my life and have taught me so much. I hope you all have a beautiful day and know just how much you are loved. I only wish I could've been their today to give you a big huge and wish you a Happy Mother's Day.