Happy Mother's Day!

Well, I have been waiting to post something because I have a super cute picture of Denali that I have been waiting to download. My husband, the photographer has several cameras, but a lot of times I don't have one at home for easy access to take photos of cute things the girls do. So I got him to choose one to leave at home and then I only had this huge lense to use with it. I had to stand in the kitchen to take photos of the living room. So he brought me home a small lense for me to use. Next time I went to use it though, I didn't have a memory card, he needed them all for some engagement photos he took. So one day he was home and I was able to take some cute pictures. But I haven't got him to bring home the card reader yet so I can download the photos! Well, my Mother's Day present was a camera! A small one that will fit in my purse, it takes great photos and video. It has it's own little memory card that won't fit his cameras so he won't be able to borrow it. Yeah! So I probably will be posting lots of photos and videos now, because I can.

So this has been a pretty busy week. Last weekend all of the students moved out which was a lot of work and sort of sad to see them go, but I have been enjoying the quiet. One of the students, Leann, is staying with us until she goes home to Vermont. She has been our lifesaver babysitter all year. So I am taking advantage of her being here to get some hours in at the hospital. I went in Wednesday and worked a 12 hour shift and 3 babies were born. I got to be in the room when one of them was born and learn what to do with them right after. I got to help clean off, measure, weigh, take the babies vitals. I learned what they look for in the Apgar score. It was so great and it reassured that nursing is really what I want to pursue. I got called in on Thursday and worked most of the day too. The extra money will be good to help with our down payment that's coming up in a few weeks.

Friday night we drove up to Orem to spend the weekend. We stayed with my in-laws. Mark (Greg's stepdad) had a full knee replacement and got home from the hospital that night. The girls loved entertaining him while his leg exercising machine was running. We had a family lunch with Karen's (Greg's mom) side of the family on Saturday and that night we took my mom (Bev) out to dinner. We have been watching ksl classifieds for furniture for our new house. Alexis is still in a toddler bed and is definitely getting too long for it. We found her a princess castle bed. She is so spoiled. It was only $200 for everything, even princess bedding and when Greg went to pick it up, he got a wood desk for only $20 that they were also selling. So I feel like we got a good deal. Here's a photo of her bed.
Today was a good day, we got to visit Grandma Dart and see several of the Dart Aunts and their families. Here are some pictures with my new camera. I took this one of Alexis and I: Alexis took this of Greg and I: And here is our first video post:


We had a great weekend and it was so fun to spend some time with family. I miss mine being so far away, so it is so great that Greg has sooo many that are close. I hope all you other Mother's had a great day.