Chelsea (sister-in-law), James (older brother), and I went to a friends' wedding and instead of taking pictures of the Bride & Groom we decided to take some family photos. Enjoy!
Home Sweet Home! by The Pioneer Woman
6 years ago
Monday, October 13, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Fall Time & Other things
I love the fall, especially in Utah because you acutally have four different seasons every year. Summer was nice, but hot as usual and it is nice to wake up and go to bed with the outside air being cool and crisp.
I just started my 2008 fall semester at Utah Valley University. I thought this would be my last fall semester for my Bachelor degree but there was a miscalculation made and I will be graduating December 2009 if all goes as planned with a Bachelor Degree in Paralegal Studies. I love the legal field and my classes this semester are all in the legal field. It has been nice taking other classes that were outside of my field of interest but now that I am getting down to my last few semesters I am glad that I get to spend them in depth in my field.
I am taking two mediation courses, which will have me doing mediations in small claims court around Utah County. How crazy is that? I think of where I have been and what I have gone through in the last three years and to think that I am providing a service to the public in the legal field and my life is progressing in a positive way, that is amazing.
Micah is turning 4 next month. I can't wait to make his birthday cake. I am going to take him shopping this weekend for his cake and I am going to let him go around the store and pick foods to put on a list for his birthday party. I want him to make his own decisions about what he wants for this birthday. He is good at knowing what the other kids will like...mom's aren't always in tune with the child mind and palete. His favorite food is beef jerky...who knew that he would actually pick something healthy. He does have a sweet tooth for PINK Krispy Creme doughnuts. He likes the color pink a lot which is funny sometimes.
Micah and I went on a roadtrip to Colorado over the Aug. 8th weekend for a cousin's birthday *(Brittany it was beautiful and I can only hope for a wedding so beautiful and a man so perfect for me when I get married)*. The landscape for the wedding was amazing. The marriage ceremony was at sunset, and it was on a 'farm' so to speak. They have horses and some of the horses were acutally coming over to the fence in the background to get in on the ceremony. When I saw the bride and groom later in the evening you could see the love they had for each other. It was a beautiful sight and brought some tears to my eyes, but of course I didn't cry. I wouldn't want anyone to know my deep down secret of actually wishing that my 'day' would be sooner than later.
We also were able to spend the weekend of Aug. 22nd with friends camping in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. It was a great trip with many memories to cherish. I was able to watch one of my friends with her kids. Usually I don't see her with her kids because they are with their dad during the week and she only gets visitation with them. You can tell how much she loves them. I love to go camping and just sit in the wilderness and know that this is what God created for us. This beautiful land, the friends, and the world. I find my self 'stopping to smell the roses' a lot more often these days. I guess when things are in perspective in your life you can stop and enjoy life more often. I love it.
I love being a mother. I can't express that enough to Micah. I want him to know how much I love him, how much I care for him, and how much I want him to be happy and fulfilled in his life. He is a great child and will be an even greater man someday. Every year at Micah's birthday I write in this journal that I will some day pass on to him. I know the decisions that I have made in my life affect him in ways that I will never understand nor see but I do hope that he can gain knowledge and perspective from my writings to him. Micah, you are my strength, my inspiration, my heart, my life and my love. You ARE the magical moments of my motherhood. I love you!
Okay, well now that I am getting really sappy and starting to tear up I am going to end this writing for the night.
I just started my 2008 fall semester at Utah Valley University. I thought this would be my last fall semester for my Bachelor degree but there was a miscalculation made and I will be graduating December 2009 if all goes as planned with a Bachelor Degree in Paralegal Studies. I love the legal field and my classes this semester are all in the legal field. It has been nice taking other classes that were outside of my field of interest but now that I am getting down to my last few semesters I am glad that I get to spend them in depth in my field.
I am taking two mediation courses, which will have me doing mediations in small claims court around Utah County. How crazy is that? I think of where I have been and what I have gone through in the last three years and to think that I am providing a service to the public in the legal field and my life is progressing in a positive way, that is amazing.
Micah is turning 4 next month. I can't wait to make his birthday cake. I am going to take him shopping this weekend for his cake and I am going to let him go around the store and pick foods to put on a list for his birthday party. I want him to make his own decisions about what he wants for this birthday. He is good at knowing what the other kids will like...mom's aren't always in tune with the child mind and palete. His favorite food is beef jerky...who knew that he would actually pick something healthy. He does have a sweet tooth for PINK Krispy Creme doughnuts. He likes the color pink a lot which is funny sometimes.
Micah and I went on a roadtrip to Colorado over the Aug. 8th weekend for a cousin's birthday *(Brittany it was beautiful and I can only hope for a wedding so beautiful and a man so perfect for me when I get married)*. The landscape for the wedding was amazing. The marriage ceremony was at sunset, and it was on a 'farm' so to speak. They have horses and some of the horses were acutally coming over to the fence in the background to get in on the ceremony. When I saw the bride and groom later in the evening you could see the love they had for each other. It was a beautiful sight and brought some tears to my eyes, but of course I didn't cry. I wouldn't want anyone to know my deep down secret of actually wishing that my 'day' would be sooner than later.
We also were able to spend the weekend of Aug. 22nd with friends camping in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. It was a great trip with many memories to cherish. I was able to watch one of my friends with her kids. Usually I don't see her with her kids because they are with their dad during the week and she only gets visitation with them. You can tell how much she loves them. I love to go camping and just sit in the wilderness and know that this is what God created for us. This beautiful land, the friends, and the world. I find my self 'stopping to smell the roses' a lot more often these days. I guess when things are in perspective in your life you can stop and enjoy life more often. I love it.
I love being a mother. I can't express that enough to Micah. I want him to know how much I love him, how much I care for him, and how much I want him to be happy and fulfilled in his life. He is a great child and will be an even greater man someday. Every year at Micah's birthday I write in this journal that I will some day pass on to him. I know the decisions that I have made in my life affect him in ways that I will never understand nor see but I do hope that he can gain knowledge and perspective from my writings to him. Micah, you are my strength, my inspiration, my heart, my life and my love. You ARE the magical moments of my motherhood. I love you!
Okay, well now that I am getting really sappy and starting to tear up I am going to end this writing for the night.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Finals Are Over.....Summer 2008 Semester Begins
So, I finished the Spring 08' semester last week and today was my first day of summer semester. I have some fun classes including a communications class. I walked into class a bit late due to the class being clear across campus from the previous class and the professor was singing...singing. We all sat there laughing as he continued throughout (almost the whole) class period of 2 hrs singing different phrases, the syllabus etc. It was entertaining to say the least. I think it might be one of my favorite classes. I don't think I fear public speaking as much as he says most do but we will see. We have eight or so speeches to give this semester beginning with one in two days. It is supposed to be my funeral eulogy in third person. Interesting, I wonder if we can make things up lol. I think I will rock that one but other than that I haven't looked forward to the rest of the speeches.
So, I am using Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 for my notes in class this semester. I have a hard time keeping track of the millions of papers I receive from classes so I think that will be a lot easier. As for professors giving out paper I really believe they should just go with the 'go green' theme at UVU and literally go green and have everything posted electronically. There is no reason for such a waste of paper. I believe it comes from the fact that most of the professors are older and do not realize that the computer and the technology it brings is their friend, not foe.
Micah is getting big. He is exactly 3 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days old. He is a great kid and helps around the house a lot. He also likes to be a vegetable and watch dvd's or play outside for hours on end. It can get pretty cold out there when I am out there with him. He is doing really well with the bedtime of 8pm but sometimes I find it hard to motivate myself to put him to bed at that time...he kind of freaks out at first but by the time he gets his pj's and blankie he goes right to sleep.
My friends, Jackie & Dujuan, just had their precious bundle of joy April 28, 2008 I believe at 5:56am or so. He was 8 lbs 5 oz and 21 inches long (if I am remembering correctly) He is just about the same size as Micah (8lbs 2oz) and looks sooooo darling all wrapped like a burrito in his hospital blanket. Jackie is looking beautiful and I know her and Dujuan are going to have a blast with this little one. They have waited a long time for this and definitely deserve it.
My dating life...well, I don't know how to describe it. When it is good it is good. Right now it has kind of picked up but I am thinking I need another break. I am tired of going on endless dates and ending up back in the same place. Don't get me wrong, I loved the dates and people that I have met. Most of them have added value to my life but at this point I know school and Micah are my priorities and I haven't found a person that I should focus on and make a priority in my life. I am good with friends for now. Maybe I should stop dating until after law school in 2011...lol. People always ask why haven't I gotten remarried yet...I think it is because I am okay with being single, being independent, and I love myself for who I am and not for who I am married to. Anyways, this could probably go on for awhile but I need to catch some zzz's before I need to wake up.
So, I am using Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 for my notes in class this semester. I have a hard time keeping track of the millions of papers I receive from classes so I think that will be a lot easier. As for professors giving out paper I really believe they should just go with the 'go green' theme at UVU and literally go green and have everything posted electronically. There is no reason for such a waste of paper. I believe it comes from the fact that most of the professors are older and do not realize that the computer and the technology it brings is their friend, not foe.
Micah is getting big. He is exactly 3 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days old. He is a great kid and helps around the house a lot. He also likes to be a vegetable and watch dvd's or play outside for hours on end. It can get pretty cold out there when I am out there with him. He is doing really well with the bedtime of 8pm but sometimes I find it hard to motivate myself to put him to bed at that time...he kind of freaks out at first but by the time he gets his pj's and blankie he goes right to sleep.
My friends, Jackie & Dujuan, just had their precious bundle of joy April 28, 2008 I believe at 5:56am or so. He was 8 lbs 5 oz and 21 inches long (if I am remembering correctly) He is just about the same size as Micah (8lbs 2oz) and looks sooooo darling all wrapped like a burrito in his hospital blanket. Jackie is looking beautiful and I know her and Dujuan are going to have a blast with this little one. They have waited a long time for this and definitely deserve it.
My dating life...well, I don't know how to describe it. When it is good it is good. Right now it has kind of picked up but I am thinking I need another break. I am tired of going on endless dates and ending up back in the same place. Don't get me wrong, I loved the dates and people that I have met. Most of them have added value to my life but at this point I know school and Micah are my priorities and I haven't found a person that I should focus on and make a priority in my life. I am good with friends for now. Maybe I should stop dating until after law school in 2011...lol. People always ask why haven't I gotten remarried yet...I think it is because I am okay with being single, being independent, and I love myself for who I am and not for who I am married to. Anyways, this could probably go on for awhile but I need to catch some zzz's before I need to wake up.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Sunny Utah
So we are back here in Utah. I didn't ever think I would be back and never did I think I would be back so soon. I miss my job with the Attorney General's Office. I had a wonderful time working there. I am finishing my Spring semester at UVSC (soon to be Utah Valley University). It has been a good semester that has gone very smoothly. I am not working so I can focus 100% on my schooling. This has been a great blessing and has helped me tremendously improve my GPA. I am still single and really enjoying the time I have to get to know who I am and what I stand for.
Micah is getting older, not to mention funnier, and even more handsome every day. He talks in full sentances and is really grapsing the use of language in his everyday life. It is interesting how they go from small little infants to tall running toddlers so quickly.
To sum up the past four months everything has been really good. Thank you to all my friends that have supported me, I love you guys!
Micah is getting older, not to mention funnier, and even more handsome every day. He talks in full sentances and is really grapsing the use of language in his everyday life. It is interesting how they go from small little infants to tall running toddlers so quickly.
To sum up the past four months everything has been really good. Thank you to all my friends that have supported me, I love you guys!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Leaving Bethel
Our time in Bethel, Alaska is coming to a close. I can’t believe it has almost been 8 months since Micah & I moved to this little slice of tundra in Alaska. Living here has been very interesting and overall rewarding. Many lessons were learned that will stay with me throughout my life.
I fully enjoyed working at the Attorney General’s Office here. I made lasting friendships that I will take away from this small town. I am thankful for the many people who reached out and touched my heart while I was here. Thank you to those of you who made many opportunities possible in my life.
We are leaving Bethel on Sunday, December 9th on the evening jet and plan to be in Utah on the 10th. It will be nice to be in a city again. School starts early in January so we hope to be settled by that time. I will be attending UVSC (soon to be Utah Valley University) for my remaining three semesters. I will keep you all updated as to how that goes.
I fully enjoyed working at the Attorney General’s Office here. I made lasting friendships that I will take away from this small town. I am thankful for the many people who reached out and touched my heart while I was here. Thank you to those of you who made many opportunities possible in my life.
We are leaving Bethel on Sunday, December 9th on the evening jet and plan to be in Utah on the 10th. It will be nice to be in a city again. School starts early in January so we hope to be settled by that time. I will be attending UVSC (soon to be Utah Valley University) for my remaining three semesters. I will keep you all updated as to how that goes.
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