Monday, May 21, 2012

Elmina's Baptism

My youngest sister turned 8 years old, and was baptized on May 5th.  I was able to go home for a few days and enjoy that experience.  Henry baptized her.  Ethan was also baptized by Uncle LaMont.

Ethan and Elmina--they're both super tall for 8 year olds!


I got to feed the calves

And gather chicken eggs

I also got to visit friends and go to the coolest park in Saratoga Springs.  I climbed a 30 foot tall jungle gym.  



It was cold enough at night that there was ice on the sprinklers

Happenings

I started a new job at Banner Gateway Emergency Department on April 1st.  I was ready for a change, and I'm loving my new job!  With the exception of the occasional really angry or entitled person, it's awesome.  I'm learning new things and I'm learning how to think like an emergency nurse-it's slightly different than what I've done previously.

Easter weekend was awesome.   Jenny and I dyed eggs and I had an Easter egg hunt at my cousin Annette's house with her family.





I went to a Suns vs Jazz game with Ryan and my friend Aubrey from Utah.  It was a lot of fun, and it had been so long since I saw a professional basketball game.




My roommate Jenny and I have our birthdays on the same day.  Coincidence?  Probably, but it's incredibly fun!  This year, since I may or may not be in grad school next year, I decided that I wanted to celebrate with a trip.  Jenny had never been to Disneyland, so naturally, we went there!  It was fabulous!  My friend Jo Jo came down from Utah before we left and went with us.  It was the best weekend EVER!  I loved every minute.  It was nice to have a break from work and just play for a couple of days.  After Disneyland, we had a game night at our house, went to Benihana.  Jo Jo and I went shopping, and had a great time while she was here.  Here are some great pictures from then.

Our birthday cake

Happy birthday to us! Complete with balloon animal

Bahama Bucks on the way out of town
Alladin and Jasmine

Space Mountain, where we went so fast my long hair flew into Jo Jo's mouth. LOL!

Rainforest Cafe

I love this picture!  

Space Mountain, the 2nd time

Yes, this was my face, the 2nd time.  I wasn't even trying to make a face either.  

The Hollywood Tower Hotel

World of Color
Jenny and Ryan at Benihana

MaryAnn, Sarah, and Jo Jo at Benihana

Spontaneity!

Sorry I've been slacking blogger lately.  So much has happened.  I went to NYC on a spontaneous trip to see my sister.  I bought a ticket on a Wednesday, and flew out the next morning.  Heather was able to change her work schedule, and her school schedule was awesome that weekend.  Caroline was able to come for a couple days too.  It was awesome.  We saw The Lion King, walked the Brooklyn bridge, the September 11 memorial, the Natural History and Guggenheim Museums, and Central Park.  We had so much fun and it was great to be so spontaneous.  Sorry some of the pictures were taken with my phone.

Conference call to home: no one knew I went to NYC except Heather



One World Trade Center

9/11 Memorial


Brooklyn Bridge





Guggenheim Museum


Upper West Side from Central Park