Graduation

Well I finally did it! I graduated from NURSING school! I could not be more excited to be done! This has definitely been the most stressful time in my life, but also the most rewarding. It was great to have family there to watch me get my diploma. They have all been such a great support to me while I have gone through this.

I can't thank Joe enough! He has been the best study buddy! For the past little bit I have been studying with him at the library all day while I'm not in school. It is so nice to be able to spend so much time with him. I will miss seeing him all day, every day
Mamma D and Grandpa came along too! I love them! They have been so supportive!
I love my brother in-laws!Tom and John came. I had no idea they were coming, and so it was a fun surprise to see them in the audience!
I love my oldest brother JB and his wife Mary and their boys Max and Ben.

A few weeks ago I asked Max if he was coming to my graduation and he said, "Sarah, I've already been to your graduation before." He did come to my graduation when I graduated from BYU when he was like 18 months old. Apparently he didn't have an enjoyable time at the first graduation. I appreciate that they were willing to sit through another graduation of mine.
My brother Bart and his wife Collette make the most adorable little girls. Emily and Jane are a bright ray of sunshine. Their smiles melt my heart. I am so happy this family was there to smile for me!
I love these girls! Jessica and Amy helped make nursing school bearable. The 3 of us were constantly laughing in class. I'm going to miss seeing them so often!
I love my parents so much! Ever since I got into college they have supported me. They always pushed me to pursue my dream to be a nurse. I'm pretty sure that when Joe asked my Dad for permission to marry me, my dad said yes, but only if Joe would help me reach my dream to be a nurse. I hope I have made them proud.

My sister Suzanne was also there to cheer for me while I was graduating but I was unable to get a picture with her.

I take my NCLEX which is the state test for licensure on the 17th! I had a job interview already, so hopefully an offer will be coming soon.

To all my other friends that I haven't seen in a while because I've been too busy with school. I am sorry, but I can't wait to spend time with you! Be expecting phone calls.

This made me laugh

So much has happened in the last little bit! This year started out great with 4th row tickets to a BYU basketball game. My sister in law Mary works for KSL and got the special tickets and decided to invite us to go along. Thank you very much! We enjoyed the game so much!

My friend Celina started out on an adventure this year and headed to Ethiopia! I think Celina is amazing for doing this! I'll miss you and can't wait till you come back! It was nice to be able to get together with old roommates and friends to get together to say goodbye.

I thought I knew everything about Joe, but I guess I don't and while we were in Burley I learned that he knows how to play the drums and does quite well.

My brother in law John came back from his mission to New Hamphshire, Manchester! I am so happy he is back! It was fun to go up to the airport and see him. He had a layover in Salt Lake for a few hours and then flew home, so we were excited to see him.

I passed my final exams from nursing school! All I have to do now is go to graduation and take my state boards! Wish me luck!

I actually like football

So the other day I was watching football with Joe on TV and realized that I actually like football. I had no idea who the teams were that were playing but that I actually enjoyed cheering for whatever color I liked better. This new love of mine stated this season when Joe and I got all sports passes. For the first time ever I started attending BYU football games. Joe would explain to be what was happening and before I knew it I didn't need him giving me the play by play.

When we found out BYU was going to the Vegas Bowl I asked Joe if we could go. I'm pretty sure he was shocked and thought I was kidding. The morning tickets became available Joe went and got them and we were lucky enough to get front row in the end zone! Thank goodness BYU killed Oregon St. We were able to rush the field another time this season! So much fun!

We were winning by so much that Cosmo decided to come sit by us for part of the game under our warm blanket. It was seriously freezing and the wind didn't help. (What happened the the Vegas weather?) Did you see us on ESPN????

All season long I have wanted to get my picture with Cosmo, but he has been pretty hard to get a picture of. I think he is my favorite mascot.

While we were in Vegas we made a quick drop by the strip. Check out this snowman that was in the Belagio, his body was made of flowers...crazy!
Whoppi and I were able to catch up on gossip.
Aren't these guys handsome!


We decided that since we were half way to Phoenix that we would just keep driving and spend Christmas with my brother Jeff. Now that weather was much better. Joe and Jeff were able to hike, and I was able to study

Merry Christmas! I was thinking about putting this up on our house. What do you think?

The man who owns this house was ordered by the police to remove his decorations. He had several people frantically knocking on his door and calling 911 to come rescue the dummy. It was also reported that TWO cars drove into his yard in an effort to save the life of that mannequin.
It was also reported that an elderly lady managed to put the ladder against the house herself, and climbed it up to the fake person.

Dream Home

Today I needed a break from studying and so I was looking on the Internet for homes. I found this beauty.(amazing in person! 2 car garage, swimming pool, bedrooms, mountains...and a LOT OF WORK TO BE DONE) I always wanted a house that I could fix up from the inside. I would tell you more about it and the price, but then you would want it. I wish I was a paid nurse right now and this house would be ours. Does anyone have a lot of money that they could loan us for a few months?? (just kidding, unless you are serious and want to loan us money)

My Neighbor

Today I am extremely grateful for my neighbor who for the past year when ever it has snowed has personally taken his snow blower and snow blown the street, because the city of Provo is neglectful to our street. Yes you read correct, he snow blows the entire street that we drive on. Thank you Brother Gardner for your service, it brings a smile to my face when I see you out there.

(for the record this is not the actual picture of our street)