Exciting Day!

I have been mentoring a very sweet girl for almost 4 years now. It's always fun hanging out with her. Well back in May she got ADOPTED by the family she has been with for a while!!! I thought it was so nice of them to invite me to the court hearing. The morning of the adoption we waited in the hall until it was our turn. The actual court hearing with the judge took only about 10 to 15 minutes. The "court room" talk was interesting to hear. Right after the judge announced the adoption was final, my mentee started crying and said "Thank you for adopting me." It was so sweet. I started crying along with her. I'm thankful this family adopted her and have always treated her like their own from the beginning. I just couldn't help, but think about what family means to me. I also thought about the gospel and how the family is central to the Creator's plan. I'm thankful my parents were sealed in the Temple for time and all eternity which means I will be with my family for eternity. I love them so much and can't imagine not being with them in the next life. I'm excited for the day we all meet up again and reminisce about this life. That'll be so fun!

So here are some pics I took of the very special day.

                                                        Waiting in the hall for the court hearing

 

Right after with her family and the judge

 

Cute siblings

After her adoption (sorry it's a little blurry)

Update on School

So in September it will have been a year since I started school and it's also when I finish too. It's coming up fast! The last 3 modules are all different types of actual doctor dictations. Sometimes I get frustrated because I can't tell what the doctor is saying or I get a lot wrong after I submit it, but I'm still learning I guess. I was so happy when I got a lot of this one right and did it in good time too! It's a rarity.

****UPDATE***


To make a long story short, my foot pedal started working sporadically so I had to get a new one (for free). While I was on the phone with someone from the school  I also asked for an extension on my program (normally it costs for an extension if you don't finish on time) since I can't dictate without a foot pedal. They were so nice and gave me 5 additional days to complete the program.

 

Eye spy two kitties.... can you spot them?

 I thought it was SO cute that both kitties were in the study with me while I worked on school. Janey's head was even on my foot pedal. She went through a phase of doing that for a while.

DOVE

The other week in Relief Society they passed around mini Dove chocolate bars. I thought mine was very fitting.

 

I've been trying to do this my whole life. I'm so glad Dove gave me a lil' reminder.  :)

Swimming in June

When it's 110 degrees or hotter during the summer the best thing to do is go swimming. We did just that on my friend's birthday. She had the grand idea of taking pictures of us jumping into the pool. Be amazed... be very amazed!

Lucy

My roommate got another kitty at the end of May. Her name is Lucy. Olivia has been gone since March and she thought Janey needed a friend to play with. Lucy is 3 years old, but still very playful. She is a very sweet and loving kitty. As you can see she likes to be right in the middle of things.

 

 

I thought this was so funny. Janey has always loved getting under the coffee table and Lucy made herself feel right at home by squishing in with the games. It's like their bunk bed.

27!!!

I can't believe I turned 27! It's hard to believe... especially since when I was a baby the doctors thought I'd only live until I was 10. Wow, have I showed them! I celebrated all day by getting free food (3 restaurants here give you $10 free on your bday), seeing an IMAX movie, and having friends over that night for treats and games. My roommate, Jen, was able to hang out with me all day because she has the summer off. I had tons of fun!

 Messing around while waiting for the IMAX to start

 

 Krispy Creme gives you a dozen free glazed donuts on your birthday. I did it just because I could. I maybe ate 1 and gave the rest away.

Scrumptious lunch

 My sweet mom ordered me a cake from her house and I just picked it up.

Great time hanging out with great friends that night.

The happenings from April

Back in April I helped out with the Down Syndrome Easter Party.  I have done this for a few years now and it never gets old. I always look forward to seeing the sweet smiles on the kids' faces. Oh and of course seeing the Easter bunny.   :)

A friend of mine had a birthday in April so a group of us went to dinner and saw a comedy show. The show was so funny! I'll have to go again sometime.