Finally!!!!!

I did it! I graduated!
(singing) "No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers dirty looks."

I graduated yesterday with my Bachelor of Science in Human Services. That's right folks! I'm edjumacated!

My family was so awsome to travel long distances from Montana, Kansas, and Texas to celebrate with me and my family.

Huge thanks to them and an even bigger thanks to my awsome husband who has played Mr. Mom every monday for the last 2.6 years. I could not have been able to reach this goal without his support and encouragement when things seemed overwhelming and stressful.

Do you love my cool hat!? Doctorate degree (and funny floppy hat) here I come! (eventually)

Gracie's First Birthday

Yesterday was also Gracie's birthday. She's one-year-old! I can't believe how fast the past year has gone. She's grown so much. She's already walking, she says mama, dada, and baba (mostly repeatitivley, but I count them as words), she's crawling up and down stairs and becoming more and more independent every minute! Sometimes it makes me sad to think of how fast she is growing up, but I'm excited for all the things I have to look forward to as she does.

Opening presents was super fun for her. Particularly when she opened this gift! Money!!!!














Her little face is particularly adorable in this pic.
My mom made this cake for her and I loved it! Gracie loved eating it and wearing it all over her face. She thought it was quite tasty.



Overall, a good day!

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Halloween's Past

I love Halloween and I'm a little sad that it's over already :(

So, I decided to post some pics from past Halloweens. Most of them were taken pre-digital camera days so I had to scan them onto the computer. That's how dedicated I am to sharing these fun memories with my viewers!

Justin and I dressed up most of the time, only missing two years. So, here are our families Halloween memories, starting with last year and ending with Rylee's first Halloween in 2003. It's so fun to see how little they use to be!

Have fun!

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Halloween Traditions

Halloween is one of my very favorite times of the year. I love getting all dressed up in something fantastic and getting creative with themes for the kids. I love it all! We have a few traditions in out family that we do every year (or have for at least the last few). I put the posts in order of events so you can get the full effect of our Super Halloween Week!

We had a special treat this year to have Justin's mom and grandma here to enjoy the festivities with us! Now that it's all over, time to get ready for Christmas! (my next favorite time of the years).