Sean’s Birthday 2025

We celebrated Sean's birthday on August 23rd by bringing flowers and doing the balloon release at the cemetery. He would've been 37 years old. I'm so grateful for eternal families and that I can get to know him after this life.

Utah Activities Summer 2025

As the summer of 2025 comes to a close, I want to recap the fun activities we did. In June, in addition to the Cedar City trip, we saw Finding Neverland at Hale, High School Musical at BYU, a Weird Al concert, and a Bees game. In July, we hiked to Timpanogoes Cave, saw 12 Angry Men at Hale, and watched the Days of '47 Parade. To wrap up August, we hiked to Ensign Peak, saw Survivor:Antelope Island at Desert Star for our anniversary, and went to BYU Education Week. My dad also took me to the Goo Goo Dolls concert.

1 Year Old

William officially turned 1 yesterday on August 12th. My baby is growing up so fast. He's officially a toddler now. It feels like just yesterday I was in the hospital with him. We had two Winnie the Pooh themed birthday parties for him. He showed no interest in his smash cakes. I think Henry is the only 1-year old I've seen who actually smashed the cake. He's still babbling and scooching along furniture. He has not said his first word or taken his first step yet. Poor boy also had a bout of the stomach flu this week. I cannot wait to watch him as he continues to grow up!

3-year Anniversary

Wesley and I celebrated 3 years of being married on August 5th. I cannot believe how fast time has flown by. I never do anything for that long, so I must really love him. I appreciate him so much and he is one of my greatest blessings. In 3 years we have lived in Boise, moved to Utah, changed jobs, started a doctorate program, and had a baby. We celebrated by taking William to Market Street. Wesley also made us our own adventure book like from Up. I'm looking forward to many more adventures.

Purdue Educators Club

I finally have joined a club at Purdue. After the drama of trying to join the student advisory board in 2023, I have joined the educators club. It doesn't appear to be very active, but I'm hoping to gain some leadership experience.