Can you believe I am 25? I seriously can't believe how old I am getting. I often feel like I am still 18, but Hey, at least I feel I have accomplished some things in my 25 years of life.
For my birthday we celebrated on a couple of different days. On Sunday, the day before my birthday we had family and friends over for some peach shakes and cake. It was great. I love getting everyone together. Having a wonderful support system is what keeps me going in this crazy life. I got some great presents and we had a good time. I just love all of you, thanks so much for coming.
On my actual birthday, the 14th, Eric had a surprise for me. I had warned him earlier in the week that I wanted to sleep in, so he let me. HAHA. The little things in life are so treasured by me. After resting, for the morning he made me breakfast. It was really nice. Then we decided we wanted to go into Logan for lunch. Kimmie, Paul and Kylie had lunch with us at Olive Garden around two. When we were finished eating Eric told me we had to be somewhere at three. So, I guess I just figured I was along for the ride.
After a curious drive, we ended up at Sherwood Hills. Eric told me that we were going to stay the night there, and I was excited to just be away from my school and work for the day. He then took me to what I thought was going to be our room, but it ended up being the amazing spa at Sherwood Hills. The spa was just what I needed. I ended up getting an hour pedicure and an hour massage (in which I was able to be on my stomach). YAY! It was so relaxing and I enjoyed it more than I think Eric will know.
After the spa treatment we went swimming and just hung out at the room. Then to my surprise Eric had brought my presents to the room. I opened some more relaxing gifts that I couldn't wait to try out.
I am guessing I look really uncomfortable at this point, because most of my gifts revolved around comfort and relaxing. HAHA. Eric is just wonderful at evaluating what I really need.
Well, Thanks for the amazing Birthday Eric! You are the best and I love and appreciate you more than you will ever know!
Next exciting event in our lives, The birth of our baby!!!! We can't wait! Less than 2 months now!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Happy Birthday Paul
It is my brother-in laws birthday! He does not read this, but I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to him.
He does so much for our family and is always willing to help. I tease him a lot, but I am thankful for him, he has really treated my sister and my niece great!
So, Happy Birthday Paul! I hope you had a great day.
Thanks for all you do!
He does so much for our family and is always willing to help. I tease him a lot, but I am thankful for him, he has really treated my sister and my niece great!
So, Happy Birthday Paul! I hope you had a great day.
Thanks for all you do!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Richmond Angel
RichmondAngel.com
Our 4 year old neighbor, Taylie Abbott, was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in August 2009. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy at Primary Children's Hospital in SLC. She is facing at least three sessions of chemo and a bone marrow transplant- its difficult to see what else may be needed down the road for Taylie. They are currently looking at a minimum of 6 months in the hospital.
Our 4 year old neighbor, Taylie Abbott, was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in August 2009. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy at Primary Children's Hospital in SLC. She is facing at least three sessions of chemo and a bone marrow transplant- its difficult to see what else may be needed down the road for Taylie. They are currently looking at a minimum of 6 months in the hospital.
On top of this, the Abbotts will be welcoming their third child in early September. As a community we are trying to help raise funds for the family to help with the medical expenses. Please visit www.RichmondAngel.com to make a donation (by credit card or paypal...or donations can be made at any Zions Bank to the Taylie Abbott Donation Fund), find out about fundraisers being held for her, and on the site you can also see updates on Taylie's progress.
If there is any help you can give this family at this time please do so. Even if you can only offer your prayers, they are needed.
Monday, August 24, 2009
School has begun.
Weber State, and I have a love hate relationship.
I can't believe I am going on for more schooling. But, at the same time I feel blessed that I have the opportunity to do so.
Well, I officially started school at Weber. I am so excited, but so nervous. I hope I am going to be able to be a good wife, mother, sister, daughter, a good RN, and good instructor, and a good student. I know it sounds crazy, but I am nervous I am going to let someone down.
I have such good support in everything I do, I am sure my loved ones will understand my crazy mood swings.
Well, all in all I am way excited to be moving forward with my life, and schooling. I eventually want to teach nursing school, so this is just the journey.
The baby is doing well. Everything is great. I am really feeling great. I am not so tired all the time, which is wonderful. I am being more motivated, and I hope it stays that way. I am still feeling really hot all the time, but that too is getting better. I can't believe I have only a couple of months until we get to meet this little one. We seriously can't wait.
I can't believe I am going on for more schooling. But, at the same time I feel blessed that I have the opportunity to do so.
Well, I officially started school at Weber. I am so excited, but so nervous. I hope I am going to be able to be a good wife, mother, sister, daughter, a good RN, and good instructor, and a good student. I know it sounds crazy, but I am nervous I am going to let someone down.
I have such good support in everything I do, I am sure my loved ones will understand my crazy mood swings.
Well, all in all I am way excited to be moving forward with my life, and schooling. I eventually want to teach nursing school, so this is just the journey.
The baby is doing well. Everything is great. I am really feeling great. I am not so tired all the time, which is wonderful. I am being more motivated, and I hope it stays that way. I am still feeling really hot all the time, but that too is getting better. I can't believe I have only a couple of months until we get to meet this little one. We seriously can't wait.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Three months left.
I cannot believe I only have 3 months left until I have this little baby. I am getting so nervous and anxious. I feel like I have so much to do. I don't know if that is normal, but I feel really overwhelmed. I hope that by the time I have the baby, everything will just fall into place.
I am enjoying feeling the baby move everyday. I love to be able to watch my abdomen and see the movement, as well as feel the movement. I know I am going to miss it so much when the baby is born. Feeling the movement is my favorite past time. I can't get enough of it.
I have been feeling great. I am just tired and hot often, but I can't complain. I am doing really well.
Eric has been so great during this whole pregnancy. He is always doing things for me and making sure I am doing okay. I just love to see him talk about the baby. He is so excited, as am I. We are so blessed to have this opportunity. I just hope we can give this child everything he/she deserves. I want to be the "perfect" parent, so if anyone has any advice, throw it at me. HAHA. I know we will make mistakes, but I just feel we have to be consistent.
Well, I have to get this off my chest. I am so sick of people making such NICE comments about the way I look. I seriously do not need to hear how fat I am. Do people not have any tact? I would never tell someone who huge they look. I think that is the most disrespectful, mean thing ever. Would you tell someone who is not pregnant how huge they look? Then why in the world would you tell a hormonal pregnant women how big she is? I honestly don't care if everyone in the world thinks to themselves, "Geeze Natalie is huge." But please do not tell me to my face. I know how much weight I have gained and I know how big my abdomen is. So PLEASE do not tell me how big I am. I had someone ask me, "Are you sure you are not having twins?" Oh and my favorite was someone at work, (a co-worker), said, "Oh Natalie you are looking pleasantly plump." SERIOUSLY, people get some tact. I can't believe people. I still have feelings, even though I am pregnant. So please do not comment on how big I am.
Sorry about the rant, just something that has been bothering me for the last month or so. Maybe it is just hormones, but it is still upsetting. Thanks for letting me vent.
Hope everyone is enjoying the last month of summer!!
I am enjoying feeling the baby move everyday. I love to be able to watch my abdomen and see the movement, as well as feel the movement. I know I am going to miss it so much when the baby is born. Feeling the movement is my favorite past time. I can't get enough of it.
I have been feeling great. I am just tired and hot often, but I can't complain. I am doing really well.
Eric has been so great during this whole pregnancy. He is always doing things for me and making sure I am doing okay. I just love to see him talk about the baby. He is so excited, as am I. We are so blessed to have this opportunity. I just hope we can give this child everything he/she deserves. I want to be the "perfect" parent, so if anyone has any advice, throw it at me. HAHA. I know we will make mistakes, but I just feel we have to be consistent.
Well, I have to get this off my chest. I am so sick of people making such NICE comments about the way I look. I seriously do not need to hear how fat I am. Do people not have any tact? I would never tell someone who huge they look. I think that is the most disrespectful, mean thing ever. Would you tell someone who is not pregnant how huge they look? Then why in the world would you tell a hormonal pregnant women how big she is? I honestly don't care if everyone in the world thinks to themselves, "Geeze Natalie is huge." But please do not tell me to my face. I know how much weight I have gained and I know how big my abdomen is. So PLEASE do not tell me how big I am. I had someone ask me, "Are you sure you are not having twins?" Oh and my favorite was someone at work, (a co-worker), said, "Oh Natalie you are looking pleasantly plump." SERIOUSLY, people get some tact. I can't believe people. I still have feelings, even though I am pregnant. So please do not comment on how big I am.
Sorry about the rant, just something that has been bothering me for the last month or so. Maybe it is just hormones, but it is still upsetting. Thanks for letting me vent.
Hope everyone is enjoying the last month of summer!!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Nervous!
Today the first year LPN students had their orientation day. I was able to get off work at eight-thirty, thus I was able to make it to Bridgerland by nine. I think I was just as nervous as all the students. We all introduced ourselves and had a little breakfast. It was so nice to actually see the faces I am going to be working with. I remember like it was yesterday, the day I started that same program, in the same classroom, in 2004. I truly loved the LPN program at Bridgerland, and I hope they all love it too. I am so excited to teach them and hopefully enable them to become the best nurses possible.
I am so thankful that Logan has Bridgerland to teach nursing school. It is seriously the best nursing school. I loved my time there and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Lisa Moon is the director there, and she has sure made that place the best around. I would recommend that program to anyone and everyone!
Here's to a great semester!!!
I am so thankful that Logan has Bridgerland to teach nursing school. It is seriously the best nursing school. I loved my time there and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Lisa Moon is the director there, and she has sure made that place the best around. I would recommend that program to anyone and everyone!
Here's to a great semester!!!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
New Job!
No, I am not quitting work in the ICU. But, as I have mentioned in post before, I would really like to do nursing education. I am going back to school in August and starting the Master's program in Nursing education at Weber.
So, I had an interview at Bridgerland for a clinical instructor for the LPN program. I was offered the job today, and I could not refuse it. I am so excited for this job opportunity. I know it is going to open so many doors for my career. I have mentioned that my long term goals were to teach nursing school at Bridgerland, and this is just my wonderful begining!
I love being a nurse in the ICU, but I also have been wanting to teach nursing for awhile.
I am so happy to be doing this. I will only work doing clinicals with the LPN students one day a week. I am going to continue to work in the ICU full time, I couldn't give that up. I know I am going to be a busy girl, but I know it will all be worth it.
So, I had an interview at Bridgerland for a clinical instructor for the LPN program. I was offered the job today, and I could not refuse it. I am so excited for this job opportunity. I know it is going to open so many doors for my career. I have mentioned that my long term goals were to teach nursing school at Bridgerland, and this is just my wonderful begining!
I love being a nurse in the ICU, but I also have been wanting to teach nursing for awhile.
I am so happy to be doing this. I will only work doing clinicals with the LPN students one day a week. I am going to continue to work in the ICU full time, I couldn't give that up. I know I am going to be a busy girl, but I know it will all be worth it.
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