Vegas Vacation!

For my graduation / 30th birthday present, Jason took my to Vegas with no kids! We flew down Friday morning and didn't get back till Sunday night. It was fabulous. We got to lay out at the pool, go to dinner and a show with our friends from Vegas, (the show was incredible), we went shopping, layed out some more, went to see Batman on IMAX,had dinner with my sister and parents for our birthday, and then ended our trip with a party at my parents house with the whole family. It was soooo much fun and I loved being able to relax, sleep in and spend time with Jas! Thanks to my in-laws who took such good care of my kids while we were gone and my sister for staying Sunday night with them. You guys are awesome! Thanks!

Grammy & Grampy Visit

These pictures are a little late, but after my graduation my parents were able to stay and play for a little while. My mom stayed till Wednesday, so we had lots of time to have fun!

The view from the top of Farmington Canyon

My Dad on the 4-wheeler ride

(At least he didn't roll it this time)

Ryker, Lindsey (my sister) & Jas

Lindsey getting ready for her first 4-wheeler ride!

After the ride we braved the Saturday crowds at Lagoon.

It was hot and crowded but we still managed to have fun :)

My mom & Riley loving the swings

The miniature golfers

We enjoyed a picnic at the park with Grammy

The planetarium

We watched a 3D movie on IMAX

It was so much fun the kids loved it!

The kids cooled of at Gateway in the fountains

We ended the fun filled days with a movie

Kung Fu Panda

Thanks for making the end of our summer tons of fun. We loved having you guys visit!

Happy Birthday to Angel

This is my twin sister Angela, only she was born 6 years after me. When I was 5, my mom was pregnant with her 5th kid, I already had 3 brothers, so every night I would pray that I would get a little sister. When I woke up on my 6th birthday...surprise, surprise...I got the best birthday present ever, my mom gave birth to a little girl! So we share a birthday. Pretty sweet, I know. It was always so much fun to have someone to share your birthday with. It never bothered me either. We were obviously kind of far apart age wise, but I still loved having her around. As we got older we become such good friends and the six year difference never seemed to matter, especially when we were both married and having kids :) We haven't always gotten to spend our birthday together, but every now and then it works out. 2 years ago my mom flew me to Vegas so we could celebrate together, and this past weekend Jason and I took a little weekend vacation to Vegas so we got to celebrate then.
I'm so lucky to have such an amazing sister. You are a hard worker, so determined, and accomplish anything you set your mind too! I hope you have a fabulous birthday! Love ya lots "little sis"!

Happy Birthday to....Me!!!!

The dreaded day finally arrived

I turned the big 30!!!!!

I really have not been to excited for my birthday this year, who wants to turn 30?

Not me. But I did and I survived and of course like every other birthday as an adult, you don't feel any different, not any older, not any smarter, and not any better looking!

It was so much more fun as a kid when your birthday came and you felt soooo special!

The whole world revolved around you that day, but those days are gone and when you are a mom, you still get to get up and take care of the kids and do all those everyday duties, even if it is your birthday. Thank goodness I got to go to Vegas last weekend with no kids! (I'll will get to posting that someday). It was the best early birthday present ever!!!!
We did have a fun day though. The kids and I went to Lagoon and happen to run into some friends of ours so it turned out even better than I planned. We finished the day by opening a few presents, going to eat at Olive Garden (everyone should go to eat with 3 kids :o), a game of bowling, tennis, and golf on the Wii, and some dessert. It was a fabulous day!

My cute kiddies getting ready to sing to me and blow out the candles on the "cake"

The Birthday song

Graduation Day

August 8, 2008

Graduation day has finally arrived

Can you see my excitiment?

My cute baby waiting for the big event to start

This totally sounds like I am bragging, but I was so shocked I had to share.

I got this suprise award for the highest GPA in my class,

I have no idea how that happened, but I really was not expecting that one

My Class

We have been together for the last 2 years
I was almost sad to see them go :(


My friends

My fam and mother-in-law
without her or my husband, I never would have survived

My cute Mom

(My mom & dad came from Vegas)

My sweet husband brought me flowers!

My fan club

THE AFTER PARTY!

My "little" sister

Me & Riley

My basket of gifts from my wonderful parents

(Thank you)

Our yummy dinner

Ryker partied so hard he couldn't hold his head up any longer

He was out cold!

My "graduation" ice cream

THE END of my nursing school career

It is now time to move on, get to work, and earn some money!

FINALLY FINISHED!!!!!

Yea! I took my last final today and I am officially done with nursing school! It has been an incredibly long 2 years but I hope it is all worth (maybe when I get a nice pay check?). I don't graduate till Friday, but all the studying is done. No more tests (except NCLEX for my state license), no more clinicals (aka "working for free"), no more studying all day and night, no more stupid homework assignments and papers to write! I can finally play and hang out with my family and just do absolutely nothing. I can't wait!

Update....

The last few weeks have been as crazy as ever. With all the studying and tests I have had, there hasn't been room for a whole lot more, but some how there always is! This is just a few of the highlights of the last few weeks! Unfortunately my camera was dead for the last couple days, so I don't have any pictures, but Jas had the day off for the 24th of July celebrations so we went to the lake. The worst day to not have a camera, Riley rode the air chair with Jas and then she knee boarded all by herself..hopefully she will do it again for the camera. That night we had a few friends over for a BBQ and to watch the fireworks. Lots of fun and lots of chaos! The day before that we went to the Bee's baseball game for Jason's work party. They had a dinner before, the kids had a blast but it was soooo hot! Jason's cousin Kellianne got married last week so the next couple of pictures are from her reception...

Jason with Rayden & Brooklyn

(They are only 4 days apart)

The fam..why is it so difficult to get a good picture?
I love my brother!!!!

ahhh.....so sweet

Mom & Rayden

Isn't she cute?

This is Rayden in the tub after she got stung by 3 wasps

and the day before fell and hit her head

It's amazing they survive!

My last day to EVER wear these ugly smurf scrubs!

No more clinicals..YEA!!!!!

Ryker learns to ride with no training wheels

It only took about 30 seconds and he was on his own

Riley also lost her 2nd tooth and had a visit from the tooth fairy, I passed my exit exam, although we aren't done yet, and we are all still around to talk about it. It's been crazy but we sure are having fun...I think!