Seriously…

Where has this summer gone?

I have had absolutely NO time for blogging.  (Which is part of the reason I choose not to make money with this, I don’t have the pressure and I can let it go for a few weeks if needs be.)

Balance in everything right?

I thought I would check in and tell y’all we have made it home.

We closed on our new house.

We are all settled in.(sort of)

With a to-do list a mile long, but that is to be crossed off when summer is over.

I plan to show you more of our house when time permits.

We have spent every waking moment enjoying our family; grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

We have also made new friends.

In fact, I have 13 neighborhood kids running around playing capture the flag in our backyard.

This is the exactly what I had hoped for.

We have counted our many blessings.

I have also been busy behind the camera. 

Many many photo sessions to edit. 

Want a little peak? (because I can’t share my thoughts without pretty pictures)

Meet Hank:

He is my new nephew.  He is Ruby’s baby brother and just the sweetest addition.

 

Luke; his big brother is quite smitten.

In fact, we all are.

I feel so blessed to be in Utah and be a part of these moments, and to see my dear sister’s arms full with a newborn.  It brings tears of joy to my eyes.

Meet Liam:

My other new nephew who is 4 months now.  I missed seeing him when he was born.  It is so good to get to know him now.

And his sister London:

 

Tess has missed her so.

I have enjoyed taking pictures of my little friends.

It has been wonderful to get to know them a little better.

My kids love having little cousins to hold and spoil.

I must say goodbye now. 

I have a million more pictures to edit. 

I was so lucky to meet up with my Pennsylvania friend; Amber.

We met at Bear Lake and spent the weekend hanging out, and then I snapped some fun extended family photos.

What a beautiful family.

Ok.. really.. Goodbye.

I will fill you in later this week; when I am done working.

Reminder.

Life has had it’s ups and downs over the last few weeks with our moving across the country.

Today is a simple reminder to myself of why I do what I do.

It is the hardest job in the world.

Sometimes I wonder if they see what it takes.

…but I know that they know I love them.

Even when I am frustrated.  They know.

They know because I am their mom…

…and even when life gets turned upside down I am still the best one for the job.  and for some reason they love me regardless of my faults.

…and that I am thankful for.

Recent proud moments…

Even though our life has been turned upside down as of late; we have had many moments around here that I am so proud of.

Moments that are worth documenting.

1. Coming to the end of this medical school, residency, fellowship, and moving all over the world journey.

2. Realizing how hard it has been, but coming through the other side stronger and better.

3. Watching Jonathan as he accepts his fellowship awards; knowing how hard he has worked.

4. Getting the news that he passed his boards.  Jonathan is board certified.  WOW!!

5.  Watching Jex receive his Arrow of Light. Knowing how hard he worked to receive it.

6.  Seeing my husband stand in that room during Jex’s ceremony as an Eagle Scout.

7. Being there when Isaac graduated from Kindergarten.  My sweet boy is growing up.

8. Celebrating as my kiddos finished another successful school year.

9.  Listening to Jex and Stella play at their final piano recital with their PA teacher.  They did amazing, and she taught them well.

All these beautiful moments that make a mom and wife proud.

Moments to count my many blessings.