More Arizona Fun

Here are some pictures for actual proof that we DID see my family (the Nilands) over the holidays. As a family we had much fun and many adventures. Here we are at a park... we went on a walk, talked, played a short game of touch football, and tried to feed the fish.....

Another day we went to the park as well, this time to fly my dad's new remote airplane. The airplane worked out really well, until the wind picked it up a bit - it flew straight into the sun - we couldn't see it - lost control - and it crashed on a nearby rooftop. No worries... our fearless boys were able to recover it triumphantly. No permanent damage done. :) Here they are, proudly displaying the airplane... Jeremy, my Dad, brother-in-law Jimmy, and nephew Davis.
While the boys ran after the airplane... us girls stayed behind and laughed. Here's Marla (my younger sister), me, and my adorable niece Sarah.
The whole Niland clan out for a traditional Olive Garden dinner. Yum!!

And here we have my Dad and Jeremy, enjoying the feast. :) I think that I must be eyeing Jeremy's food... maybe I wanted a bite....
Anyway, it was a wonderful trip to see my family.... these pictures just can't do our adventures justice. We can't wait to see them again!! Hopefully it won't be long!!! We love you guys!!!

Three years!

Three years ago, Jeremy and I were sealed for time and all eternity in the Mesa, Arizona temple. It was a wonderful day three years ago - and an even better three years of happiness, love, and friendship since then. Marriage is a million times better than I had ever dreamed it would be! But that's probably just because I am lucky enough to be married to Jeremy. :) Well, three years down.... and (happily!) an eternity to go!

Christmas in Arizona!

Christmas break was heaven on earth! We were lucky enough to visit with all of our favorite people on the planet - our family!!! We flew in to Arizona on Christmas evening, since as a nurse I had to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But it ended up working out perfectly!

We headed straight to the Nilands (my family) for Christmas dinner and presents. Yeah!! After a perfect evening, we spent the next 5 days in Gilbert visiting with my family and Jeremy's Dad. It was absolutely incredible to visit, sleep in, NOT got to work or school, go bowling, eat out, meet our cute new nephew Jake, play at the park, talk to my missionary brother on the phone, go on walks, eat Mom's yummy home cooked meals, play games, ETC....

Nothing is better than visiting with family. :) In fact, my family had so much fun getting together - that ALL of us completely forgot to take any pictures. Oh well, hopefully we remember next year. :) So... here are a few photos from our time with the Johnston clan.

Jeremy and I opened presents with his Dad's family on Dec. 26th. It was so fun to watch all of our nieces and nephews as they opened presents. It is always wonderful to be around kids at Christmas time! Just a few of Jeremy's crazy family members! By the way, I feel like I got extremely lucky in the in-law category - the Johnstons are crazy and wonderful and FUN!!! I love this family!!

One afternoon at Dad's house we all went to a nearby park and invented a game called "Ultimate Ball". We had a blast! We especially enjoyed the beautiful Arizona winter weather!!!

Finals are over!!!

Well, Jeremy has officially survived his first semester of law school! Yeah!!! Finals are done!! Unfortunately (or maybe it's a blessing in disguise so that we can enjoy the holidays), we won't hear how he did until the end of January or beginning of February. Overall, he felt very good about the semester. He worked hard and felt like he did pretty well. I was happy, because even in the midst of finals he somehow found time to talk and spend time with me. What a guy!

Also, we just found out that Jeremy has been accepted for an externship (he earns college credit for the experience rather than $) this summer in.... (where else??) ARIZONA!! We are thrilled and feel very grateful that he has been given this opportunity. He will be spending 5 weeks at Maxwell & Morgan, an HOA law firm located in Mesa (on Power Rd. just north of Guadalupe). For more info about the law firm you can visit www.hoalaw.biz.


So, the only bummer part of the deal, is that while he is headed to AZ, I have to stay up here in Utah. Seeing as I have a job, responsibilities, and an obligation to help women birth their children, I can't really leave all of that behind and frolic away to Arizona for 5 weeks. So we will have to be apart. :( But I will take a two week hiatus (a.k.a. paid vacation) and come down to AZ to visit my wonderful husband and family.

Well, we'll fill you on all of the other adventures in our lives later. Hope that all is well with all of you!! Happy Holidays and Happy No School for Jeremy!!