I hope they call me on a mission!

My little brother Luke finally left on his mission this week. Being the only brother and the youngest it was kinda bittersweet for the family. We are very excited for him, but sad to see him leave for two years. He is going to be serving in the Brazil Maceio mission. He left on Tuesday morning going straight to the MTC in Brazil. We got to spend all weekend together as a family eating, swimming, singing (Luke's favorite two songs at the time happen to be Kesha "Your love is my drug" and "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus. They were on repeat all weekend)
This picture definitely sums up Luke's whole life as the little brother of 3 older, very obnoxious sister. We love you Snovie!

The cake that me and Mer spent all day making for our brother to celebrate his last night at home. It took a lot of work, but it was so much fun. We love you Snoven Bouvier!

Lovin Summer and Having a Blast!

Okay so I realize now that school is over and I don't have anymore excuses for having no time I figured it's about time I blog. Since it has been such a long time this could be a lengthy post... So school is out and I am very thankful to say that I survived my first year of teaching. Looking back on what was the hardest year ever, I can honestly say that I know that I have made the right career move. (the first couple weeks I didn't feel like that) Everyday was an adventure. There are days I would cry and laugh as hard as I could all in one day. That's kind of how teaching goes. I guess I can sit here and say it's awesome probably because it's over. I am really looking forward to next year and to not feeling like I am going non-stop crazy just to keep my head above water. So at the end of the year it's Crescent View tradition to have a school lip sync assembly. Apparently it's a big deal and every year that have 20-30 groups try out for 12 coveted spots. They also do a teacher lip sync at the very end. Being a first year teacher is an automatic spot in the teacher lip sync. You don't get out of it. Well being one who has never really shied away from the spotlight I took my position proudly among the CVMS faculty's finest. This year we choose to do a version of "Single Ladies" dressed up as old teachers. Well no one told me that you also can expect by the end of the day to have multiple versions of the lip sync on YouTube because all the students record it on their phones. Well here is the best video out there. I am in the front in the red/gold lovely polyester suit.... Enjoy



So the day that school got out, I can admit I had a minor meltdown... Now what? You tell me that after working 80 hours weeks I just go to nothing... Nothing? Most of you are probably asking yourself why would I be worrying? Relax, what's that? How do I do it? Isn't there something I should be doing? I have the answer... Go bike 100 miles while you have a horrible cold. We did our 2nd annual Little Red Riding Hood century ride with Zac's family. It was a great day. 6 hours and 1 sore butt later it was over. Well thank goodness I had a nice little plan up my sleeve to help me to relax for awhile... I planned a special trip to Ohio to visit my BFF (that's what the kids are calling it these days. You don't want to be a BO... that's not good it stands for B-otch) I had been planning the trip for awhile and it was hard for me to keep the secret. I called her from my layover in Denver, she cried and about drove off the road. (Not safe, don't tell someone something exciting when they are driving) We spent the next three days eating, shopping, eating again, shopping again, and swimming at the pool. It was exactly what I needed. Thanks J. I got to hang out with her and her adorable daughter Lucy and occasionally Trent when he wasn't working at the hospital.
Lucky for me, every morning Dr. Pam woke me up and gave me a full check-up just to make sure that I wasn't sick. Thanks Dr. Pam
So now I am back, relaxing and enjoying my summer. Hopefully (can't make any promises) I might actually blog a little bit more.

Hoppy Easter/Birthday!

My first attempt at a fondant cake... "Just call me the Boss, Cake Boss"

Of course there had to be two...

Zac and the two crazies filled with all sorts of sugary treats.

Happy Easter! Today we had an Easter/Birthday extravaganza! Lil A & B's birthday was a few weeks ago and lil C celebrates his birthday this week. All turning 3! My sister asked me to do the birthday cakes again this year. I decided that I would venture out on the wild side and try my first fondant cake. I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. (5 hours later) Things have been crazy for Zac and I the past couple months. Zac is working and studying like crazy. He is almost complete with his first year of PT school. Yeah. He is going to start an internship this summer at the University Hospital that he is really excited about. I am still working like crazy trying to survive my first year of teaching. I absolutely love it but it really is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I have come to realize that I am working in the best profession ever. It's amazing to know that each day you can have an impact on a child's life just by being who you are and caring about them. My students have come to realize that I am very gullible and they know that they can get me off subjects by asking me to tell them funny stories. I always have a few up my sleeve. This years has had it's ups and downs and it has been extremely difficult and challenging but there have been more positive experiences that have completely outweighed the bad. With that being said... summer can't come soon enough. I am a firm advocate that teachers really do deserve every summer off...

Pop

My grandfather "Pop" finally lost his battle to cancer on Saturday morning. I am so thankful that we got to be there with the whole family and spend his last moments together. I just thought I would take the time to express my feelings about my grandpa.

Dear Pop,
I just wanted to tell you how lucky I am that I got to have you as my grandpa for 27 years. I have so many wonderful memories of special times that we spent together. Thanks for taking me on dates to Jazz games when we I was little. I loved being able to have one on one time with you. Thanks for coming to all of my soccer games, programs, and anything that was important to me throughout the years.
I am so glad that I got to experience the day that you were baptized and also the day that you and grandma were sealed in the temple. It was one of the most spiritual experiences of my life.

Thanks for always being the best example of selflessness. Everyone who ever met you and got to know you felt of the love that you have for everyone around you. I am so glad that you finally have a chance to move on and see those that you love and care about. I will miss you so much. Love you!

Jordan