So it has been a while since I've updated this bad boy. Sorry about that. I think that is because one of us has had a semester from hell, and the other one doesn't know we even have a blog! :)
While I have been slacking off on the blog, A TON of stuff has happened!! Now the hard part is deciding where to start!
First and foremost.... the the big bad PRAXIS!! I never thought I would say this, but it's over, and I am truly grateful for the challenge it has created! I have learned SO much in the process of preparing for it. I know all the presidents (in order!), I know who Lewis & Clark are, and that the "Bay of Pigs" doesn't really have to do with pigs! I have never been more stressed in my entire life, but I learned so much about myself in the process too! I am much stronger than I think I am, and I am never alone! I have so much support from my husband, family, friends, and the Lord (Not in that order!) And now I can heave a big sigh of relief because it's over!
We also have a new living situation. It's a little complicated, but here is the short story.... Steven's parents have bought a house in Springville, UT. but they are leaving in a few weeks to go on a "mission" in Missouri. We generously offered to house-sit for two years! It's a 4 bedroom 3 bath with a giant back yard for our new dog to roam around (We're getting there!!) And room for me to try my hand at gardening-Should be interesting!
Meet Oakley:
*3 years old
*Purebred Lab
*Likes: belly rubs, giving kisses, going on W-A-L-K-S, and fetch.
*Dislikes: pooping with an audience, being locked up, sharing Steven.
She is THE most jealous dog I have ever met! She would be the epitome of a "homewrecker" if only she weren't so cute! We have absolutely LOVED having her! I tell Steven every day ways that she is preparing us for parenthood!
1) We take turns feeding her.
2) She insists on sleeping between us.
3) Heaven forbid we try to watch a movie these days.
4) I sacrifice reading time to go on family walks each night (Not that kids need walks, but you get the idea...)
Anyway, I am so glad that she is part of our family! :)
Onto Graduation day ( I told you a lot has happened!)
Steven graduated yesterday with a Bachelors degree of science in Electrical Engineering! I'm so proud of him! Not that we ever doubted that he wouldn't or couldn't do it.... but it is still very impressive saying he is a "college grad"!
He didn't really want to walk at first, but his mom talked him into it and I think he's glad she did! It will be a good moment for him to look back on! And it was a great moment for us to scream and clap for his accomplishments! :)
I'm sure I have other things to share and plenty more pictures for you to look at but I'm worried it's already becoming a little long! Until next time....
