Exploring the sights of Yellowstone!

I got pretty close to this bear...ok, not that close, but close enough! All I had to do was outrun everyone else right?!? And there were at least 50 people gawking at this guy from off the side of the road.

I passed...my graduate project/thesis defense!

I passed!!! What a huge relief and blessing! I was able to work with the best woman in the world on my project (Dr. Beth Luthy) and I had the best committee to assist me along the way. I'm so grateful for my family and friends for their constant support. I can do hard things!

 My committee! Lacey Eden, Beth Luthy, me, Janelle Macintosh, and Renea Beckstrand.

 We like to have fun too!

 The family (yes Neal has a mowhawk...ugh)!

Emily Dunn and I celebrating the fact that we are...done!

Lexi "Lexers" Jane Anderson

I just love this girl! She was born January 22, 2016, 6lbs 2oz and 17 inches long. She's currently 3.5 months old, has just discovered her hands, doesn't enjoy tummy time, naws on pacifiers (won't take them!), has dealt with jaundice, reflux, and colic in her short 3 months of life. But she has the cutest smile and is my "baby girl"!

Food for thought!

My life is crazy right now, but this quote helps put everything into perspective! I'm working part-time, two twelve hour shifts per week at Primary Children's, I'm in class two days a week at BYU, and I'm in clinicals at least 7-14 hours a week. Plus a girl needs a social life! All in all, I feel exhausted. But I know this is temporary, I'm loving my FNP program! When life gets tough, I read this and it gets easier. Keep going, it will all work out. :)