HaPpy mE

Something that makes me smile:

when Braeden is in the other room singing and playing his guitar and I just listen...

That makes my whole day happier

Christmas Break

This year for Christmas we went to spend some time with Braeden's family in Pennsylvania. It was so nice to get away and not worry about school and jobs. When we got there we did some last minute shopping and relaxed. We have some good friends going to school at Penn State and they were able to come and visit us. It was so good to see them and to see their cute little Cosette and how much she has grown. Another day we went to Philadelphia with Braeden's brother Clayton and his girlfriend and walked around and saw a cool light show in Macy's and ate really greasy, yummy philly cheese steaks. We pretty much ate lots of food the whole time we were there. Eating tons of food was one thing that Braeden was really looking forward to. Christmas eve morning Braed's grandpa used to take all the cousins and go to McDonald's for breakfast, so we are keeping that tradition and we went to McDonald's and had a good time. Christmas Eve night we had a big dinner and had some people over. Christmas morning came and it was nice to sleep in. We opened presents, ate a big breakfast, went to visit a family friend at the nursing home and went to Braeden's mom's favorite place, Longwood Gardens. It's basically a huge estate with tons of crazy landscape and flowers. We also got to talk to Braeden's brother who is on a mission in Mexico. It was good to hear how he is doing. We were there for that huge blizzard that was on the east coast and got a little bit of snow at his parent's house. We were hoping to get snowed in. Sadly, they got the runway cleared and we came back to reality. It was such a nice trip and we love spending time there. I am so lucky to have such wonderful in-laws! Here are some pictures of our trip!

Braed and Nate freezing walking around Valley Forge

Cute little Cosette and Rachael

Philadelphia

Reading Terminal Market

The boys playing with Christmas toys

This is what they did A LOT

Cute picture of Braeden's parents at Longwood Gardens

This wall was so cool!

On a side note... I got a nursing job this week!

Graduation!

We did it! I can't believe we have FINALLY graduated and are done with school (for now). I never thought this day would come. It's a happy/sad moment for me. Happy that I accomplished something I never thought I could do and sad that I won't have class with some of my friends anymore. One thing I have learned is that you can do anything if you believe in yourself. It has been a great two years! We still will be studying hard for the NCLEX, so wish us luck!

Braeden's brother Cameron pinning us

Braeden being creepy

Braeden and his friends from class

What are our plans now?
Well... Braeden found out two days before Christmas that he got a job at the hospital here in St. George. Looks like we will be here for another year! I will apply everywhere and hopefully something will work out! Nursing jobs are hard to come by here, so we are blessed Braeden got a job.

Happy 4 years!

Us four years ago today!
I have been so blessed to have Braeden in my life and am so grateful for everything he does for me. Love you Braed!

November is here already?

40 DAYS
till graduation!
woo hoo!

Just wanted to remind myself that there is an end in sight... :)

Carving Pumpkins

It had been a long time since we have carved pumpkins so we decided to this year. We carved pumpkins with our friends Alicia and Brant while we listened to spooky music. Hope everyone had a FUN Halloween!

Braeden's is the Phillies pumpkin... unfortunately it was not good luck and mine I just did a silly face, but it kind of looks like an old man.

Alicia and Brant are much more creative and talented then we are!

HaLLoWeEn

We LOVE Halloween time because...

of all the yummy TREATS!

Hope you eat lots of yummy treats too :)