Pics from graduation

May, what a busy month!

What a month! It has been SOOOOO much fun, and yet so busy all at the same time! We got back from the beach in time to clean the house and welcome TJ's family for TJ's graduation! Thank you to everyone who came out. It made it so special for TJ. We had a great time in the three days everyone was here! Saturday we went to ALL the sites we could fit in and ended the day with dinner at Kanki. It was delicious! Sunday was full of graduation ceremonies, which were AWESOME, and then a barbaque at our house with our friends the Carriers!
After that celebration I cleaned up the house, packed up Kaitlynn and I and headed to Utah for a week. Yes, we left poor TJ home alone to fend for himself! It was a great time and I have to thank EVERYONE on the plane rides who were patient with me and Kaitlynn, who talked to me to help pass the time and who suffered through some melt downs with me. You guys are the best!
Once we arrived, we had nothing but good times and great memories! Playing with Grandma's, Aunt's, Uncle's, Cousin's, etc. We went to the zoo, celebrated Mother's day, played outside on the green grass, went for walks, etc. It was a much needed vacation for me, thanks to everyone who took time out to visit us and thanks to our families for putting us up while we were there! You are great!
Now life is back to normal (whatever normal is) but don't worry, I am already planning our next adventure, who knows, could it be Boston? We will see! =)

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Our trip was AWESOME!

So, we had had SOOOO much fun at the beach! It was a much needed time of rest and relaxation! We saw some great lighthouses, ate some of the BEST seafood ever, went to the wright brother's museum, played at the beach, went to a renassaince museum and went on a tour to see wild mustangs! It was great!
Plus, Brooke and I ran our race. I definitely did not do as good as I had hoped to do. I finished in about 90 minutes, but Brooke smoked me and finished atleast 10 minutes before I did! Way to go Brooke! It was really fun though, and I am really glad I was able to train with Brooke!
TJ has had two promising job interviews so far and continues to receive phone calls (almost daily) of more jobs opportunities. We feel very blessed to have so many options right now and are greatful for this experience. We will let you know where we plan on settling when we actually decide!
This week TJ graduates (YEAH!) so there will be some great pics as well! Hope you all had a great week! We love you all!

One week and then... the beach!

I LOVE MY NEW BOUNCER! Can't ya tell?

Is there an opening in the circus, I have a thing for rings.

Cute Sunday dress

What's that? I'm standing all by myself with the help of the table.

My new favorite way to sleep. On my side, sucking my thumb, snuggling with the bumper.

The countdown is on until TJ finishes his rotation (which means he is going to be home with me every night, YEAH) and we head off to the beach for a week of rest and relaxation! I can't hardly wait! This past week has been a lot of fun, well for me and Kaitlynn at least!
Poor TJ left last week with a small cold (Kaitlynn and I gave it to him) and came back on Friday with a sinus infection! He has been recovering all weekend, and is FINALLY starting to feel better! YIPPEEE!!
Other then taking care of TJ, we had some great fun! Friday night we went to a BBQ with my co-workers. It was really fun! Then we headed to Walmart to splurge on some toys for Kaitlynn since we really haven't bought anything for her in her first 6 1/2 months of life. It was a lot of fun! Nothing big, just some new toys. Saturday we also had a BBQ with our ward which was also great! I do have to say that there is quite a contrast between the two BBQ's, as you can imagine!
Work BBQ: All about alcohol and great food, very few children. When I asked for water to drink, she had to make a special trip into the kitchen.
Ward BBQ: Food was great, but the company was better and children, well, there was only about 20 I think! =)
This week we are getting geared up for our much needed little trip to the beach and our 10 mile run! I am quite excited about both but I think it will be interesting to watch me run at 7:30, then get to work, shower, and get ready to see my patients by 9:00. What do you think? I'm a little worried about how I might present to the clinic on Saturday, oh well!
I just want to say Happy Birthday to my dad too! He is such a great example to me and I really appreciate all the sacrifices he has made on my behalf. I know I was not always easy to live with and sometimes I made really bad choices, but he always loved and supported me! I hope you have a great day today dad and I want you to know that we love you and we wish we could be there sharing your special day with you!

Happy Easter!

I LOVE Easter weekend! It is usually warm enough to go out and enjoy the weather, we usually have time off from work and we get to celebrate our Saviors atoning sacrifice AND his resurrection. It is such a great time! This weekend was no different!
It is always nice when I am able to spend time with TJ, especially since he is gone more then he is home right now! Friday night we celebrated our friend Josh's birthday. We went to dinner, came home for some dessert with the Christian family and then headed to Frankies, where all your dreams come true, with some of TJ's classmates! It was really fun! Saturday I went running with Brooke and we made 9.5 miles! YIPPEEEE! With only two weeks left until the race, we are feeling pretty good! That night we were treated to a victory dinner because TJ won our couples bracket. It was yummy homemade burritos with some of our favorite people from our ward! Sunday was Easter and we had a great time at church and then I made a big dinner including Easter Ham, home made rolls salad, potatoes and fresh strawberries. Then we went for a LONG walk to enjoy the weather! It was so much fun! I truly appreciate my family and feel so blessed to have such a sweet husband and great daughter!
I do have to say though, I usually REALLY enjoy Easter Sunday because of all the lessons, but this Sunday when something like this:
Get up and get ready
Get Kaitlynn ready (with TJ's help of course)
Get to church on time (YEAH! I had to say the opening prayer! =)
During the Sacrement Kaitlynn wants to be held, no she wants to sit up, no she wants to scream, now she wants to be held again, nope, she wants to scream, finally she finds a happy medium between sitting, lying and screaming by sucking on a toy!
10 minutes go by, she starts crying, time for a nap. TJ takes her to put her to sleep, 20 later he comes back with a sleeping Kaitlynn.
Time for Sunday school, she sleeps for about 30 minutes.
Now she wants to sit, no be held, no scream, no poop. That must feel better.
Relief Society starts, she pooped AGAIN, now she wants to eat.
After eating, she poops AGAIN, now she wants to scream, sit up, be held, suck on toys and now I have to go the bathroom.
What a day! =) Got to love church with a six month old! =)

Happy Easter!

Life is beautiful........because........

I have a six month old daughter who is happy, healthy, and makes my heart happy! She is now 17 lbs 11 ounces and 26 inches long! She is in the 80% for everything except her head, she is 95% on that! =)

I saw my sweet husband ALL weekend long! I love you!

I watched my husband play with his daughter ALL weekend long! Life is beautiful

My good friend Brooke watched Kaitlynn so I could run on Friday, 8 miles baby! Thanks Brooke, you're the best!

I was able to sit and listen to the prophet's teachings ALL weekend long and have their sweet spirit in my home! Life is beautiful!

The sun shined ALL weekend and we went for SEVERAL walks outside!

I took an hour nap on Sunday! Sooooo refreshing!

We were able to talk about the gospel and the plan of eternal families with one of our non-member friends! Life is beautiful!

I am so thankful for this weekend, for the gospel in my life and for my sweet family! I love my little girl more then anything and feel so blessed to have her in my life, she truly is such a sweet spirit! I am so thankful for my husband who works so hard each day and who still makes time for me and our daughter. He is a great husband and a great father. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and good luck this week! With love, Chel!