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Good Evening!
We got to spend part of our night snuggled up to this warm fire.
Something about a fire pit, it's just so magical!
Thanks for checking in!
I am kind-of-maybe cheating on this picture since I didn't take it today. I took a few shots last night after an impromptu visit to Lake Zorinsky with my Hubby and Puppy.
Also, I'm not following any specific photo-a-day plan, rather adapting a few that I like. This one was inspired by finding a shot that was "Man and Nature." I figured my pup and nature was kind of like that!
My initial thoughts were to get some good pictures of the sun going down over Lake Zorinsky, but my hopes were dashed when I realized it was a cloudy night.
We still enjoyed a lovely little evening by the lake, taking the pup for a walk!
What a sweetheart, huh? Hope everyone is enjoying Memorial Day Weekend! We have been pretty low-key around here, me, battling a cold/allergies, and Dave working hard on his end to program a game!
Stay tuned tomorrow though, I think we are heading to the Rents for a little bar-b-q!
Wow. It has been a long while since I posted! There is so much to catch everyone up on, but for the next three weeks I am studying for boards!
I wanted to do something creative and fun for when I take breaks when I'm studying. My sister-in-law suggested I do a photo-a-day. I loved the idea.
So, Day 1, photo-a-day's name was "Morning."
As I made my way downstairs to my Den to study, I brought with me a smoothie. I decided I wanted it to be my morning picture.
But, my friends, it wasn't just any smoothie--it was loaded with raspberries, blueberries, banana, and even spinach. A great way to wake my brain up for the day!
I got the recipe from here.
Just as a side note, I didn't use orange juice, I usually just use water in my smoothies, but it was still yum!
Thanks for checking in!
I think it's time to update this blog with the happenings of our lives since November...
So, here it goes...
The Rest of November: Happily celebrated Thanksgiving with Friends and Family. Derrick made the trek in and we hadn't seen him since he left for Residency, so that was a real treat to get to spend some time with him. Jacob made the trek, too. He loves one of our new favorite card games: Cards Against Humanity. Fair Warning: Don't play this game if you are easily offended. Just saying though I think we had at least 10+ people playing at Thanksgiving, and I should also mention some of those people we had just met that day and it was a blast. I digress. Anyways, we celebrated Thanksgiving with my family in the afternoon and Dave's family that evening. Thank God I didn't have to worry about fitting into a wedding dress this Christmas :) But, overall it was a nice day, weather was great, and the company was great.
December: Ah, so many milestones in December. December 12th I took my last final at Creighton, and made out like a bandit. So, finished the semester. I baked well over 5 dozen cookies for a little side job for one of my Mom's clients for Christmas. I worked some Hospice shifts. Dave and I celebrated our 1 year Anniversary by booking a room at the hotel we stayed at and had our reception at, going to the Durham Museum, out for dinner downtown, eating our cake topper, and exchanging love letters. Then, there was Christmas. And, Santa was very kind, as usual. We had to Skype Derrick in on this Christmas though because he had to work, got to spend lots of time with Bubba Bear (Jacob), which was fun. Oh, and we traveled to Hills, Minnesota for a little family get together with my Dad's family. Then, it was off to go skiing for the end of December and beginning of January. We had a lovely time with the rentals and neighbor friends who came along. We rang in the New Year, gave Dave his first real skiing experience, Shopped, and drank Dirty Shirley's. Ah, and now back to reality. But first, Dave turned 30 on January 10th. We had his family's Christmas over that weekend, so we opted to celebrate this past weekend with friends, bar-b-q, and Scotcharoos. Clinical hours have begun for the semester. I am embarking on obtaining at least 300 hours, so I'm in clinic at least three days a week usually. Class starts this week, but we only meet 5 times, so take that for what it's worth (don't worry they are keeping us busy with discussion boards, conferences, presentations, etc.). And, I have started the job hunt, so I'll keep you posted. We are looking at all of our options, so maybe we will be moving to a city near you, or maybe we'll stay right here in Omaha. Either way, I'll try to do better at keeping you updated!
Bet you were all hanging on the cliff wondering how I did???!!! :)
Well, I PASSED!!!!! Yeah!!!! Couldn't be happier, and it feels slightly surreal that I get to be a Nurse Practitioner in about 6 months!!!
Thanks for all the support!!!!
I have a very important event coming up. Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
It's called SPECs.
It's for School.
You must pass to go on.
Last Summer I didn't pass.
But, I'm ready to give it my all.
And here is the speech Rocky gave his Son, and it is resonating with me tonight.
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done. Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that!"
Godspeed.
Hi,
I shared a recipe on Homemade Granola Bars over at
Whole Body Living.
Hope you'll read, and Hope you'll make!
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