Stuff that happened in May

I'm really struggling with trying to get pictures on this blog. My technical ignorance is worse than I thought. I realize now more than ever that I have no idea how computers, cameras, cell phones, printers, etc. work. How terrible is that? The most ridiculous thing about it is that I live with a guy named Chris Clifford.

Anyway, during the month of May I spent 3 1/2 glorious days with my mom and my sisters. We met at Amelia's house in Minneapolis and had a wonderful time. I spent too much money, ate too much food, didn't do anything for school - but who really cares? Not me.

Meg had a dance concert and did a great job. Kate went to Classic Skating with her class. I passed the Praxis II test (whew!), and the very best part? The school year came to an end. We survived and are looking forward to a very long, relaxing summer.

Graduation Day!

The gods were smiling on me yesterday because it finally happened. I walked across a stage, received a diploma for a bachelor of science degree, flipped my tassel from the right to the left, and then gave a big sigh of relief. Chris, Meg, Kate, my mom and dad, and Ann were all there to cheer me on. It was a great day and I am truly thankful to all who supported me along this 3 year journey.

White Pants

O.k. so today I wore some white pants (actually capri's) to school thinking that I looked o.k. Umm....when I got home I really checked myself out in the mirror. White pants are not becoming on me and they never will be. I am not a thin, trim gal. I have hips, thighs, a stomach and I actually eat groceries - but even if I were thin and trim, had no hips, thighs, or stomach, and did not each groceries . . .white pants would still not be my friend.

p.s. why didn't Chris tell me to change? Hmmmmm

Retirement

Kate is a very funny girl - and as we were waiting for piano lessons to start - she informed me that she can't wait until she is retired.

Saturdays

I need two Saturdays. One to stay home and feel like a mom, and the second to run all of the errands that I never seem run. Today is in fact Saturday and my to-do list hasn't gotten any smaller. . . .meaning: I haven't accomplished even a fraction of what I had hoped to do.

Perhaps, though, I should focus on the few things I did get done. Practicing the piano with Kate; a little bit of lesson planning; two loads of laundry; and . . . that's it.

My plate is quite full - in fact it's spilling over and I feel like I don't have time to stop and clean-up the spills. However, I have small moments when I feel peace, happiness, and contentment. I need these moments to come more often - because they are what get me through long days.

New Leaf

Alright . . . so almost 3 years without posting a single thing. It's all good though because I'm going to begin right now to document some of our comings and goings. Every once in a while you might even get a picture. I'm a horrible photographer (just ask Chris) and so you won't be getting anything great.

January - ice skating in Midway with the girls and Susie; feeding the cattle at the ranch. Two things I learned or was reminded of: I can't ice skate, and my brothers are really funny.

February -Meg & Kate's first official piano recital with the Art City Music Academy. Thanks Tara for all of your hard work! You can see the whole thing right here (but only if you want to) thanks to Chris.

We also spent the night in SLC over President's Day weekend. Eating, swimming, IMAX, and little big of shopping - a little something for everyone.

Best of all was Amelia surprising up and coming for a long weekend! It was perfect and just what we all needed. My sisters are really great.

Washington D.C. 2007

National Archives with about half the crew...

































Washington Monument...




























Lincoln... Probably the coolest monument.







Wright Brother's actual first plane...

Kate wondering where the rides are???

D.C. Temple was very cool...

Girls thought they were big-time cruising on the metro...

Marine Colonel Roger Bruford... Chris' Grandpa

This pix is actual proof that Dan left Wyoming...

Girls chillin in the 98 degree humidity...

Oh yea... there was a reason we came out here.

Enough already... give Meg some cake!

My money is on Susan for this fight...

Later-