Katie & Bridger

Fall Already

2010-10-23T22:10:00.000-07:00

I cant believe it has been since graduation in may that I have updated the blog... time sure does fly! Summer was pretty fun. We took Bridger to a lot of cool places including the zoo, the dinosaur museum, and discovery gateway. I am not looking forward to the cold and not being able to play outside everyday. I passed my boards in july but have yet to find a job. I hope to find a good one soon, or moving out of state may become a serious option.
Bridger has grown so much since we moved here! He was only saying a few words, and now he is talking up a storm. We have definitely hit the terrible 2's! His favorite words are "stop" and "I do it". He has some serious attitude, yet never fails to say something sweet at the end of the day to melt my heart. (like telling everyone including the dogs, and stars, and airplanes "night night")He is also pretty good at counting to 10 and has started to sing parts of the ABC's. I sometimes think he is too smart for his own good, but I always look forward to what to he will say next:)
We went out and took some fall pictures today. They turned out pretty good considering it was raining and we were only out for 20 minutes. I hope we can get more before it starts snowing, but here are a few for now:)

His smile is so contagious

He loves airplanes!

kisses:)

searchin the sky

I love the look he's giving

I think I was holding the back of his
shirt so he'd stay put for 2 seconds:)

Graduation... Finally!!!

2010-05-26T19:44:00.000-07:00

Three weeks ago I graduated from Dixie with my nursing degree:)On May 6th We had our Pinning Ceremony where we received our nursing pin. Following the tradition of being pinned by a nurse, I had one of my favorite professors, DeAnne, pin me. After the pinning, our class recited the Nurse's Pledge. The responsibility that I will carry on my shoulders really hit me during this pledge. I hope to keep the highest standards that are expected of nurses and never compromise the care I give for the sake of a short-cut.
May 7th was my actual commencement ceremony. It was really long and sort of boring, but luckily my friends kept me entertained. I cant believe I am already done... now all I have to do is pass boards and find a job:) I am so grateful for all of the help from my family and friends during these last 2 years. I know I wouldn't have made it through school without them. I am one lucky girl!

Being Pinned by DeAnne

Me and Bridger

Me and Kaela

Me & Krissy... one of my great friends

Me and my roommate Mandy... Wouldn't have made it through school without her!

Look out world... great nurses headed your way:)

I have the best family ever

My Personal Crazies

2010-04-04T12:19:00.000-07:00

My wonderful sister, Mikaela, tagged me to share all the things about me that make me "unique". Apparently she thinks I am weirder than her (and I am fairly sure I am). So here is a list of my personal crazies...

1. I, like my sister, have to have my closet color coordinated and everything facing the same way. I dont have to have all white hangers though:)

2. I cant go to sleep if my shower curtain is open. I can see it from where I sleep and it bugs me.

3. I squint when I put on my make-up. I dont know why I do it, but I am sure I will end with premature wrinkles.

4. I think the back of Bridger's neck is adorable... for some reason it reminds of a turtle and I think its so cute.

5. I do Turbo Jam in the morning when my roommate isn't home

6. I cant talk anymore...I swear school has made me dumb. By the end of the day I can barely spit it out.

7. I love Hostess cheese danishes. They have 23% of your daily fat intake, but I eat one every morning before clinicals... hence the weight gain:)

8. I have conversations in my head. I think of a potential conversation I will have during the day and think of how I want it to play out... Crazy!

9.I have food spurts. I eat the same thing everyday until I get sick of it. Right now I am on steak chimichangas from Costco... so good!

10. I drink at least one caffeinated beverage a day. I know its so bad for me, but its the only way I can make it through

11. I love the way Bridger smells. Its unique to him and I could pick it out anywhere. ( I guess its part of my mama bear instincts)

12. The only new year's resolution I've kept is to fold my laundry right when I get it out of the dryer. If I dont, it doesn't get done

13. If I come home to a dark house, I have to check all rooms and cupboards for invaders.

14. I hate doing my hair... it just takes too much time

15. I cant help but laugh when Bridger throws a temper tantrum. I know i shouldn't but its just so funny sometimes:)

That's all I dare to put down for now. Some crazies are just better left unsaid!

Birthday Pics... Finally!

2010-02-16T09:45:00.000-08:00

Here are a few of my favorite pics form Bridger's bithday. He was such a character! He did not like having frosting on his hands and refused to continue digging into his cake til he was provided with a spoon:) Proper table manners already...sort of. Opening presents was fun and challenging because he wanted to play with each new toy rather than open another present. I either had to hide the toys (which made him mad) or open the presents myself. It was a fun evening and I am so greatful to have Bridger in my life! 1 year down and forever to go:)

Kissing his new puppy

We need to work on sharing:)

He loved the cake once he had a spoon

Hey You in the Blue... frosting

Sharing his slobbery cake with aunt Kaela

Nothing better than frosting kisses!

Eating cake is serious business

A Quick Update

2010-02-11T12:37:00.000-08:00

I have been so bad at posting updates! Between school, Bridger, and both of us getting sick all the time, I have been swamped. My poor little man has had bronchitis, an ear infection, pink eye, and now another nasty cold all in 1 month's time. On top of that he is getting a molar in and has refused to eat for the past few days. I'm taking him in to see his Dr. today to be checked out. I really hope everything is ok with him!!! I still need to post some pics of christmas and his bday, but I have yet to upload most of them to my computer. Here are just a few and I will try to get the rest up soon:)

He wasn't too fond of Santa

Sisterly Love

His choo-choo train bday cake

Refusing to wake up form his nap... unfortunately we had somewhere to be

Pics of Bridger

2010-01-02T20:41:00.000-08:00

This isn't going to be a long post, I just wanted to put up these pics of Bridger that I took for Christmas. I know I'm biased but he just looks so cute:) I'll post about Christmas a little later...

This is one of my favorites

I love his bum in these jeans

Such a happy boy

What a personality

My little angel

All in October

2009-11-15T15:45:00.000-08:00

I cant believe October has already come and gone! At the first of the month we went with Kaela, my dad, and Betty to Cambria, California for a family reunion. It was really fun to visit with family and meet new people:) One of the best parts though was the beach. It was Bridger's first time seeing the ocean and he loved it! Every morning while the rest of the family was still asleep, we would bundle up ( it was pretty cold there) and go for a walk on the beach. It was so peaceful and beautiful. While we were there we also visited Hurst Castle... amazing! I loved being able to take a break with my family. Halloween was pretty low key but it was fun. We dressed Bridger up as an oatmeal bear (whatever that is) and took him trick-or-treating. He was so cute and would pick the candy out of the bowl. October was a great month (minus all the illness we went through) and I am looking forward to experiencing the holiday season as a mom:)

First day in Cali

Bridger's first time at the beach... kinda cold

I love this pic

Hurst Castle- just a speck of it

Bridger at Hurst Castle

Elephants Seals- they bark like puppies

Bridger in his bear costume

Back to School and so Much More

2009-10-02T17:30:00.000-07:00

Well it has been quite a while since my last post so I will give ya the watered down version of the craziness that is our lives. Bridger and I moved down to St. George at the end of August so I could finish up school. We live with a friend who is also in the nursing program with me- Mandy- and it is great. She is so much fun to live with and helps out a ton with Bridger! School is going pretty well so far. The only bad thing is I'm a month in and already have zero motivation to study... I'll just blame it on the fact that I'd rather play with my child:) Speaking of Bridger, he has adjusted really well to being in a new place, and continues to grow like a weed:) He has 6 teeth now, and is doing this really funny scoot/crawl thing. He is also pulling himself up on furniture which scares me to death because he is still so unstable on his feet. Life can be pretty crazy around here but we love it!

My very 1st IV

Road Trip to SLC

Standing all on his own... sort of:)

Baby's first shiner:(

Short and Sweet

2009-07-23T19:07:00.000-07:00

So its been a while since I last posted, but we really haven't been up to much. We are staying with my sis Kaela for the summer and are enjoying every moment of the break before heading back to St. George for school. Bridger is growing like a weed- although he's much cuter! He is sitting up by himself now and working on tooth number four:) Six months goes by so fast and I sometimes wish I could just push the pause button!

Yummy Watermelon!!!

Lil' Stunner

I love his chubby cheeks!

Boy do I look tired!

Just What the Doctor Ordered

2009-04-20T11:06:00.000-07:00

This past weekend my mom and sister came down to St. George to take Devon and my engagement pictures. They were kind enough to leave at 3 AM so they could be here in time to take the baby while I was in class. Bridger and Mikaela had quite an eventfull morning:) He decided to make her feel more at home by puking on her several times and also by producing enough poop to make anyone feel slightly unhinged... thats my boy:)Mikaela was also sweet enough to take Bridger all night on friday so I could get some sleep. I almost forgot what it feels like to get a full 8 hours! It was so nice to have my family in town. It really was just what the doctor ordered! I haven't laughed as hard as I did this weekend in a really long time. If I had it my way they would live next door:)

Lovin on Aunt Kaela

Sweet Boy

Our Little family

2009-04-06T17:55:00.000-07:00

Our little Bridger was born January 8, 2009. He was born at 7:11 a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs 13 oz, and 20 inches long. He has been such a joy in our lives, and seems to change everyday. I have been so busy with school and late night feedings but I love being a mom! I will try to post more often once finals are over.

He's Definitely Got Personality

2008-11-25T17:35:00.000-08:00

My little one may not have a name yet (although I'm determined to hold out for Joshua Steve) but he definitely has personality. I don't know what color his hair is or the color of his eyes, but I can already tell that he is just as stubborn as me. For example, he seems to have taken up camp right underneath the right side of my rib cage. Trust me...its as comfortable as it sounds. Occasionally I give him a gentle nudge to see if he'll move to the other side, and the response I get is a not so gentle nudge right back. I already cant tell him what to do:) A bit of a trouble maker like his daddy? Yep! Example 2: when ever I decide it's break time from studying or time for bed and I lay down, he takes that as his cue to have a party in my belly...again... its as fun for me as it sounds. He continuously does somersaults and kicks in every which way, sending pain shooting down my back accompanied with the immediate urge to pee. Know that's what I call relaxation! Once I get back to work, he goes right back to sleep. When your mother says that you will end up with a kid that is just like you, she's not lying. Lets just hope that mine and Devon's moms are right cause if he's like us, he's gonna be a doll...ok...more like a little trouble maker who knows just what smile to flash to get away with it;)

School is for Losers

2008-11-06T11:14:00.000-08:00

I have decided that school is for losers. Now dont get me wrong. I am all for getting an education and a college degree, but it comes with a price... being a loser. Exhibit A: myself. My typical day revolves around when I go to class and how much studying I have to do. I spend more time at school and in the library than I do at home or with friends. Wait. What friends? I dont have time for friends. The only time I get to be social is...you guessed it.. at school. I talk to my dog more than I talk to any person, and that's only because he's naughty and I have to yell at him all the time (refer to "Zeus" if you think I am being too harsh). My bed time is at around 10 o'clock. Pretty sure the 75 year old man that lives next to me stays up later than that. Even if I do stay up past midnight it's because I am cramming for a test, not because I am involved in a raging house party. The conclusion is simple... I live in the library, I dont have a social life, I talk to my dog more than I do humans, and I go to bed before most of the elderly in the community. Last time I checked, that is the definition of a loser:)

Pregnancy & Halloween

2008-10-28T15:26:00.000-07:00

I have recently discovered that Halloween and pregnancy dont go well together. Except for the obvious choice (a pumpkin) what is there to dress up as? A pregnant fairy? There aren't too many of those floatin' around even in fiction. The only other optoins that seem logical are a cow, a bear, a whale, or heaven forbid... a bowling ball. Not lovin these choices, especially since they all seem to re-affirm that I have packed on the lbs (even if it is mostly baby). I can just see it now... me in a cow costume sittin' down with my hot chocolate, bowl of chili, and bucket of candy waiting to answer the door for the trick-or-treaters. That scenario just screams self-esteem killer. I guess that just leaves one option... go as my self. Pregnant women are scary enough when you try to take their candy away. No need for a costume. Perhaps I'm just being pessimistic. Why worry about a costume when I have an excuse to eat as much candy as I want all day long? Is there a better holiday, besides Thanksgiving, for a pregnant women? I think not:)

Zeus

2008-10-20T12:36:00.001-07:00

Zeus is the newest edition to our ever growing family. He is a 2 month old German Shepherd puppy, and the recent source of terror in my life. Sure, he's cute as a button, but I think he is missing the "ability to obey" gene. I know puppies are hyperactive chewing machines, but most of them will at least show some sort of remorse when scolded. Not Zeus. Yell at him, and he just barks at you and bites harder the next time. I guess that's what we get for naming him after the Greek god of mythology. All that power has gone to his head! Its a good thing he is as cute as he is and that I love him, or he'd be taking up the newest position of king of the humane society.