Wednesday, May 20, 2009

2 down...1 to go...

A couple of weeks ago Brandon finished his 2nd year of his doctorate program! :) We are so excited to keep moving forward and be ever closer to an end. It is quite strange though to think that this time next year our scholastic endeavors will be done and we will be moving to who knows where! We are very proud of Brandon/Daddy for doing so well. This year was difficult for all of us with Brandon's work load being to the max, adjusting our family with a new baby, being in the Bishopric half the year, working and doing an internship, taking his comps, oh and moving TWICE! There have been many days (and nights) that we have missed being together, but we are grateful for the little moments we do have as a family, for the success that Brandon is having, and what this will mean for our future. We are also grateful and aware that our Heavenly Father has sustained us in every aspect throughout this time. 

The weekend after the semester ended, we took some family time and celebrated with a little road trip to UT. We had fun playing in the hotel pool, having a yummy dinner, and even a little shopping! Mostly, we were able to have a fun time together with our little family.
We were also able to spend Saturday afternoon with Shan's family (everyone except Greg was able to be there) for a fun Mother's Day celebration!

YAY DADDY!!! 
Grant loved the water, he's going to be a little fish just like Lincoln!
Lincoln has no fear in the water. He jumped right in and tried to swim under water a couple of times! He did good holding his breath. Looks like this little fish will need swim lessons soon!
Happy Mother's Day Mom! :)
These are all the Watts cousins...there are 11 total with the youngest 8 (age 10 mo. - 8 yrs) being BOYS! When we are able to all get together, it's fun, loud, and very active. We attempted to get a picture of the cousins...obviously, not an easy task!
With my handsome boys! How lucky am I to be their Mommy! :)

1 comment:

Kara said...

You've made it through the toughest part, now it's all downhill from here right? Congrats to Brandon, and Happy Belated Mothers Day to you! Glad you got to spend time with your mom. I get to see my parents this weekend- we're blessing Jackson on Sunday. Last time we shared that day with you and Lincoln! miss you!