What Do I Do With Myself?

The time has come all, I'm officially a BSN RN! I've completed my fourteen-month RN to BSN one week early, and with straight A's! I'm beyond ready to begin playing in my craft room, as I've collected many fun prints of fabric and can't wait to play! I've taken some time off of work, as I truly need a moment to simply breath and have a glass of wine (or two). Now that school is over, it doesn't feel as though it was fourteen months. It's amazing to reflect on the time that I was in school, as I faced multiple challenges, such as a couple of deaths, breast augmentation surgery with wound dehiscence (that means that the wound, or surgical site opened), a trip to the dentist (which is never any fun), including a few speed bumps with Adams health. I am 100% that everything that I've experienced in this time, has made me such a stronger person. I feel as though I lost sight of who I was, yet regained much of it back. Thank heavens for Michael, school and family as they have acted as glue in holding me together!

Achieving my BSN was my top priority!

Look at how precious my little man is.

Since I've gained a bit of weight since being in school, I'm working to get it off! I've lost ten pounds in the past week and a half! I had heard about Walden Farms products as they are sugar free, calorie free and fat free. It sounds too good to be true right? Let me tell you, it is not so with the caramel dip and marshmallow dip! While the caramel isn't close to homemade caramel dip, it takes a close second! They also make great coffee creamers and dressings, among many other goodies! P.S. Whatever you do, do NOT try the peanut butter spread as it is horrible!

Tucson has been blessed to have a handful of amazing monsoon storms recently! Here are a few photos taken at work.

Weekly Check In~

Hi all!

I am happy to announce that I have 15 days remaining until I become a BSN RN! Since I completed my final paper three weeks prior to it's due date, I've got a bit of free time on my hands! I've been busy catching up on family time!

Since I will have an abundance of spare time, I've been busy concocting new paint colors for around the house. I've got so many ideas!


Below are the new kitchen colors!

 I don't have a plan yet for the colors below, but am excited to find something to paint!

The colors above will be going into Adam's office, yet he doesn't know quite yet. I'll likely do this when Adam's at work!

We went out to dinner @ BJ's this past week as they were giving a free pizzokie with any purchase of $10 or more! We had a great time, and Mikey did so well! We've had difficulties with this in the past as Mikey has been a royal pain in the booty! He kept scooting closer and closer to Adam, taking over his personal bubble!

When I picked Michael up from school the other day, he had such a precious little look on his face. He was so excited to give me this sweet little bracelet that he made for me! This is a little gem that I will keep forever as it's more precious to me than diamonds!

Mikey was reading his pup Otto a bedtime story about how dinosaurs get ready for bed. With these two on our bed, it makes our queen size look like a twin sized bed!

We're going to have a sleep over tonight with Michaels best buddy, as Mikey calls him. I am so excited, as I've not had time to do this due to school! I'm looking forward to waking up and make pancakes, eggs, sausage, and a platter of fresh fruit!

I have gained so much weight, which can be a combination of increased stress this year, my sedentary life style related to school and work, school, and I recently found out that my thyroid gland is not properly working! Now that I'm close to finishing school, it's time to get back into the best health that I can! I'm restarting the 21 day fix, which is a diet that focuses on high protein, low carbs, and portion control. I also went to a local weight loss clinic and started taking phentermine, which is an appetite suppressant. Each little pill comes packed with lots of energy! Where has this been these past 14 months of school? You guys, I can't wait to be on top again!

I'd better get up and start cleaning our casa! It's been a while since I've been able to do a deep clean, and let me tell you, I'm ready to purge! Besides, it will make our move easier!

Hope you all have a great day!

P.S. I'm too lazy to proof read, sorry for any mistakes!

Lucky Number 7?

Wow, where has the time gone? Today is our seventh wedding anniversary!

We have experienced such an ebb and flow this year, and have learned a lot! Here's to many more!

Our First Monsoon Storm!

The East side had it's first monsoon storm yesterday, and it lasted all night! It was glorious and beautiful, and left me reminiscing about the monsoon storms we enjoyed when Michael was an infant. Prior to Michael's birth, I dreamed of cuddling in the rocking chair in his room while enjoying the storms, which I will forever cherish!

While enjoying the storm last night, I perused "storms" on Pintrest and found the below photo. Which, is in Lincoln City, Oregon, where we stay at the most amazing beach house.

Mikey was enjoying the storm in my ever so messy craft room.

On another note, I'm either coming down with something or I'm experiencing some nasty side effects to being on estrogen! I don't have time to be sick as I'm writing my final, yet very large paper! Who knew that at 36, I'd be ready for a total hysterectomy as a result of endometriosis. I have a second opinion with a fabulous GYN regarding beginning Lupron, which is technically considered a chemo drug, yet in low doses can mitigate Aunt Flow. The first GYN that I saw was an old school male who had a poor bedside manner. Forget you old man!