I dun got me un edukashun

It is true... a few years and children later than I expected I finally accomplished my goal to graduate with a bachelor's degree. I really have enjoyed working toward this. Somehow amidst all of the craziness of taking 4 or 5 classes and having three children just to name a few things I keep busy with, I really did enjoy it. I have LOVED learning. I feel like I have done something of value for myself and my children. I want them to know that I value education and that I enjoy increasing my knowledge. I have also been lucky enough to take some classes that interest me and pertain to me. I chose many that dealt with the family unit and the relationships surrounding it. I hope I can take something from them and be a better wife and mother because of it. While I won't miss the crazy load, I miss it already. I am sure I will be back for more soon, just a lot less classes at a time!! I did love at the ceremony that they had a sweet bagpipe and drum group, it was awesome to walk into the arena following them. I wish Derek could have been there too. It was definitely a family effort and he was a really great help to give me time to work on projects and read. I couldn't have done it without all the family support.

Bryce at 6 months

Oh, how time flies. I can't believe it has been half a year since this cute little boy came to our family! He is growing much faster than his sisters and is already 17 pounds. (Hailey was a year old at 17 pounds) He is all smiles and is rolling to get everywhere. Crawling is definitely in the near future. He continues to keep us all smiling and laughing. We just love our little boy!

Martha Stewart

With such close proximity to the great NYC we ladies around here try to take advantage of some opportunities while we are only a day trip away. Our latest adventure was to the one and only Martha Stewart. After much to do and planning we were able to get 15 women together that were able to go. We started our morning off at 4:30 for our drive. After the ferry ride into Manhattan we enjoyed some YUMMY Jamba Juice. I am not sure if it has just been a really long time, I was really hungry or it was just amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed my steel cut oatmeal and aloha pineapple smoothie. Aaahhhh! We then headed over a few streets and waited for our 5 minutes of fame. :) Due to our large group size we were able to sit up in the front and had lots of air time so I hear. We got $50 gift cards and I even got some free glad wrap, I know you are so jealous. We then enjoyed an eventful lunch at las chicas locas and headed home. It was a great trip to have fun with just the girls. I am so glad for the opportunity to do fun stuff while we're here! Thanks to all the ladies who were able to make this one!