scariest day ever!

Monday I took my state nursing boards (NCLEX)... scariest day ever! I felt like I was checking into prison. When I arrived at the testing center they proceeded to fingerprint me, then scan my palms, take my picture, check my pockets and pat me down. Then they explained that they can see and hear every move I make and if I need to go to the bathroom or even get up from my chair the little man has to escort me. (Not to freak you out before your test or anything). I had 75 questions and then the computer shut down. So I was officially done, but I didnt get to find out until today that I PASSED! Yahoo. I am finally done and officially an RN. It feels so good to finish and finally accomplish this.

baby date

So I know it is early but I went into by doctor last week and she scheduled my induction - woo hoo! She is going out of town the day I am actually due and she wanted to make sure she is around to deliver the baby, but since I am measuring a little small the soonest date she could schedule me is April 13th, so most likely that will be our new little baby's birthday (unless by some miracle I have this baby sooner). Things are starting to get really uncomfortable and I cant figure out how I can fit another seven weeks worth of baby in my belly! It must be possible because I did it with Kate. So that is my update for now - sorry no pictures though I am working on it :)

Graduation

Yesterday was my graduation ceremony for nursing school! There were two separate programs, the first is a "nursing" tradition called the pinning and candle lighting ceremony started by Florence Nightingale. It was fun to have a separate ceremony just for the students in my class. The next ceremony was the traditional graduation procession.

(The awesome graduation gown totally hid my big baby belly)

I was so spoiled to have so many people there to support me! All of my family, Chad's family and both sets of my grandparents came, it was so fun to see them and I am so lucky to have such great support! It is so nice to finally be done... well almost (I am scheduled to take my state boards on Feb 22nd- wish me luck). I have already started working full time so life continues to be busy but it is good!

life is good

Today I officially finished nursing school! I passed my final exit exam and am so relieved to finally be done! Now I just wait for my authorization to take my state boards and I am officially a nurse, yahoo! I can finally start doing things that I have been putting off the last couple of months... like blogging again :) I will also have to start working again, but fortunately I am lucky to get to stay at the pediatricians office and work as a nurse. Chad is busy studying for his dental admissions test and finishing his organic chemistry class. He will be done working next week which will allow him more time to study and be home with Kate. Things are starting to fall into place finally. My pregnancy is going very well, I feel guilty that it has been so easy this time around, and we have less than three months to go. So there is our quick family update, I will hopefully get some pictures posted from the last few months too. :)

somethings missing...

I cannot think of another time in my life where things were so out of control! I have officially decided that I have lost my mind (probably due to baby brain, lack of sleep, having a two year old, last semester of nursing school- take your pick). So please excuse my lack of blogging for the next few weeks while I try to get my life in order :) And pray that I dont go absolutely insane!

Its a....

We are excited to announce that we will be adding one more girl to our little family! Chad is officially and completely outnumbered but he loves it :) She is expected to arrive around April 16th and so far everything is going well!

swine flu and glenwood springs

About two weeks ago Chad came down with swine flu, he was so miserable. Luckily Kate already had the vaccine and I was able to start on Tamiflu the same time he did so we sucessfully avoided it!

Once he was better we celebrated by going on a little road trip with my family to Glenwood Springs Colorado. Kate did great in the car despite the six hour drive.

We found a fun little mexican restaurant to eat at once we finally arrived.

Early the next morning we hit the pool. These pools are amazing! One is 104 degrees and the other is 90 degrees. I unfortunately had to spend my time in the cooler pool but it was still so relaxing, and Kate had a blast.

Later in the afternoon we rode the tram to the top of the mountain to Glenwood adventure park. It was fun to see the view of the entire valley, and it was gorgeous to see all of the leaves changing on the trees.

At the top of the mountain we rode the alpine coaster (it is similar to the coaster in park city) Kate held on for dear life and wanted to go faster the whole time it was hilarious.

Camille somehow mooched a second ride and once we were all back to the top she was no where in sight. She can be pretty sneaky sometimes.

Kate found a "scary" statue of an old cowboy and did not want anything to do with him. Chad thought it was fun to torture her by taking her over to see him. What a boy!

This was at the top of the mountain overlooking the canyon- it was beautiful. (p.s. notice my dark hair- I love it! and its so much easier to manage)

According to Chad this is the "swing of death!" It was hilarious- Chad is not a huge fan of heights but he wanted to try it out and he was screaming the whole time, it was so funny to watch. After he got off this little boy said to him "who was screaming like a little girl?" and Chad immediately pointed to my six year old sister. It has become a fun little joke for our family now. The trip was short but was a much needed break!