Our California Vacation

A few months ago my Mom's side of the family had a Fish family reunion. It was fun and I got to know a lot more about that side of my family. While we were at the reunion we actually met one of my Mom's cousins that is going to medical school right now at Western University in California to become a DO (doctor of Osteopathy). This is exactly what Jared wants to become. We were excited to meet a family member who could tell us more about what we are getting ourselves into. Well, he had a lot of great advice and he invited us to go stay with his family for a weekend to visit the med school. We got there Thursday and Jared spent the day with my cousin looking around the school.

Friday we went to the beach. Caleb thought the water was too cold so we played in the sand together. He seemed to love it.



Saturday we spent the day at the park and riding moutain bikes. There were some really beautiful trails.

We came home this morning and I can't believe our vacation is already over. I have been looking forward to it for a long time and now we are already home. It was a fun weekend though and I'm glad we were able to go. We definitely learned a lot while staying with Boyce and Downi and their family. They have been though so much to get to where they are today. They have a neat story. Their story gives us hope that we will be able to make it also. This morning when we left their family, Boyce also had to leave his family for an entire month. He is going all over the country looking for a place to do his residency. Once he gets back he will be home for a little while and then he is leaving for another two months. I know that things like this are in our future if we go to medical school and I know it will be hard. It will be worth it though, because although many things in life are hard, in the end hard work pays off.

Such a mess!

Last week I walked into the kitchen and I found this...

At first I was a little frustrated because it seemed like Caleb had been making a mess of everything all day, but then I just started to laugh. I couldn't believe that one drawer of kitchen towels and wash cloths could make such a mess! I ran and grabbed the camera so I could show Jared what Caleb had done. As soon as Caleb saw me, he came running (or crawling would be more like it) and gave me this smile...

Now how can you be mad when you get a smile like that?

MCAT over...school begins

It was such a relief for Jared to finish taking his first MCAT. He worked so hard to get ready for it! We really appreciated all of the support we recieved from family and friends. Now we are just waiting a month for the results. Yikes!

It was nice to have him all to myself for one weekend. He was so relaxed and stress free and it was great. The only problem is school began again today. I always dread school starting again. How does he do it? He works from 7:00 to 3:00 with no lunch break, and then he goes straight to school. On Tuesday and Thursday he has class until 9:00 at night. At least on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday he will be home around 5:00. It's a crazy schedule and I know Caleb is going to miss him too. He won't even get to see his Dad on Tuesday or Thursday for the next few months.

Although it will be tough, I am grateful Jared is working so hard. It will be worth it in the end!

Jared's personality!

I thought it would be fun to have Jared take this test...

You Are An ESTJ

The Guardian You're a natural leader and quick, logical decision maker. Goals are important in your life, and you take many steps to acheive them. You enjoy interacting with others, mostly through work related activities. Your high energy level means you are great at getting things done! In love, you tend to bring stability to relationships. You feel comfortable being in charge, and you enjoy being a provider. At work, you take charge. You thrive in structured environments and don't mind enforcing the rules. You would make a great teacher, judge, or police detective. How you see yourself: Realistic, stable, and pragmatic When other people don't get you, they see you as: Rigid, bound to rules, and a bad listener

What's Your Personality Type?

Four wonderful years!!!

Yesterday was our anniversary. It's hard to believe this was four years ago. It has been such a great four years. I am so grateful for Jared and for all he does. He is wonderful.


Here are three of the top reasons I love him:

3. He is a great provider. For the past eight months he has been working full time, going to school full time, and preparing to take a major test (the MCAT) to get into Medical school. In fact he is off taking is MCAT right now! He has worked so hard and I am proud of him.

2. He is a wonderful father. Caleb loves him so much! He gets sooooo excited when Jared walks in the door. Although he has been so busy lately he still finds time to be with his family and I love him for that.


1. The most important reason I love him is because he married me in temple. We are an eternal family and I get to be with him forever! He is so strong in the gospel and he honors his priesthood. I know there is no greater blessing in this life then to be sealed to the one you love.

Pictures

One of my really great friends, Karli Tompkinson, has a really nice camera. Ever since Caleb turned one year old she has been offering to take some pictures for us. I thought it would be fun to have a few family pictures too. I think she did a really great job!

Personality test...

Okay so a friend of mine had this personality test on their blog so I decided to try it. The results were quite interesting! What do you think? Does this describe me?

You Are An ESFJ

The Caregiver You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first. A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change. You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project. You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people. In love, you value harmony and mutual understanding. You will apologize or give someone the benefit of the doubt, if it means getting over a fight sooner. At work, you are good at building relationships and connecting with people. You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher. How you see yourself: Organized, dependable, co-operative When other people don't get you, they see you as: Opinionated, critical, and know-it-all

What's Your Personality Type?

I've been tagged...

Okay so I have been tagged at least three times. Maybe I should actually do it! I don't have a great excuse for taking so long except every time I sit down at the computer Caleb cries until I pick him up so he can play with the keyboard. There's just something so COOL about this keyboard! There are so many buttons! It doesn't even compare to the TV remote or a cell phone (two of his other favorites that he's not supposed to have:). Anyway I have finally found time when he is taking a nap where I can sit down and type seven things about myself. Where do I begin?

1. First of all I guess I will tell you about how much I love to play sports. It doesn't really matter which sport, just any sport. I love the competition, I love the exercise, and I love the fun! I miss playing so much. I don't find the time to do it very much anymore but each time I do I love it!

2. I come from a pretty big family. There are eight of us kids. Five girls, two boys, and then one more girl. Right now there are four of us girls that have moved away from home and surprisingly we all live in the valley right now. I love doing things with my sisters and I'm so glad we all live so close. They are the best!

3. I have never liked talking on the phone very much. I would just rather talk to someone in person. It's kind of funny because anytime Jared and I want to call someone to do something with us, I always make him call. I especially hate making phone calls to people I don't know (like insurance companies). I don't know why I care because they don't have a clue who I am and I doubt I will ever talk to them again, but I just don't like it!

4. I love to read good books. The only problem is I get ADDICTED. I can't put the book down and nothing else gets done until I'm finished. Recently I read the two books Twilight and New Moon. I'd heard they were such good books but I was skeptical because they are about vampires! Anyway I really did get addicted and I am glad to be finished because now I can get something else done! Too bad the next book comes out on Aug. 7! I guess I'll just have to set aside one more day for that book too!

5. I love to be out in nature. I love trees, grass, flowers, lakes, and mountains! I love to go camping and enjoy the beauty of the forest. Someday I hope to live in a place that has all of these things.

6. Growing up we always had a huge garden. It was at least 1/2 an acre. I always loved eating all of the fresh vegetables out of the garden. I loved going and out and finding the first cucumber or the first squash that was ready to be picked. We always had fresh green beans, corn, squash, carrots, onions, tomatoes... Anyway someday I hope to have a garden like that too!

7. Well, I can't tell seven things about myself without mentioning how much I love my husband and I love my son. I feel like the luckiest person in the world to have them in my life. They are just so special to me.

So now that I have finally done this, I can't think of anyone that hasn't been tagged yet, although I don't think Stephanie and Allison have done it yet. For those who tagged me I would like to tag you back so how about you tell us seven things about your husbands!!!