I'm not even going to apologize or try to explain my absence by saying any more that you will find in this update. I'm sure that will be explanation enough!
So 2 months condensed into 1 post- this will be tough! Brylee turned 2 on Dec. 1st and we had a super fun B-day part with family and friends. She got lots of fun stuff and entertained us all as she discovered all she could do with her new toys. She has been healthy and hospital-free since June and we have high hopes for her health from this point on. Brylee is absolutely hilarious and keeps us laughing ALL THE TIME! She loves make-up, shoes, and clothes (I think we're in trouble!) and we always rush to find her the second we canno longer hear her because she's always in trouble. She's more destructive than any of my kids have been but she's so funny about what's a mom to do?! She's also really sweet, kind of a bully, definitely a stinker, and always surprising us with things we don't think she knows. We absolutley adore her!
We had an awesome Christmas in our new home, filled with lots of parties (4 total!) and for the first time everybody fit! Our kids have loved having their own rooms and a big playroom to entertain all their cousins and friends. It's been so nice to have an afult space and a kids space so everyone's happy. I really will post pictures someday.
I turned 36 Jan. 8! I'm still not real thrilled about it, but feel some consolation that I don't FEEL 36 at all. In fact I can't tell you how many times I'll meet someone and think they are my age, only to find out they're 25! This isn't because I think they look older, it's because I FEEL (not necessarily look) younger!
Logan turned 12 Jan. 21 and received the Aaronic Priesthood. It was an awesome event- so big (as far as we were concerned) that his grandparents, aunts, and cousins flew here from South Carolina to celebrate this special occasion. They stayed for a week, in which we went swimming, to the dinosaur museum, had parties and big family dinners, went sledding in our fields behind the 4-wheeler, and just enjoyed spending time with them. Logan had a good day. He's such a good kid- very obedient, kind and helpful. He loves riding horses more than anything else. We sure do love him!
Last, but not least (and the main reason not blogging) I'm back in school! I've been thinking about this a lot the past few months and decided to go into nursing. I'm going to Utah State, but it's an extension program through Provo College. I have a year of pre-req's and will start the nursing program next January. Abbie and I are doing this together, which helps a ton! I've never had to really try to do well in school like I'm having to try now! Even with 2 years of previous college (which no longer counts) I feel like I've never done this before! It's a challenge juggling school and kids but will be well worth it!
Jonathan and I are celebrating 7 years of wedded bliss today! My how time flies! We've had some fantastic adventures, as well as difficult struggles, but it's been good times for the most part. He never reads my blog so it would be pointless to have some message for him in this post, but he's a great husband and father and I adore him!
That's it in a nutshell. I really will try and post more often but no promises!
