I PASSED!!!

I finally took and passed my specialty ultrasound board exam on Friday morning. I am officially a registered ultrasound technician. I am so grateful for the power or prayer, the priesthood, and loving parents. Now on with the job search!

Personal Training

I started a personal training thing with the owner of this boxing gym I do kick boxing at. A bunch of us girls decided to do it. I want to tone up and lose some weight in my problem areas. We weighed ourselves last Saturday and did a body fat test. I am starting at 125 lb with 32% body fat. He wants me to lose 15 lb of body fat and gain 4 lb of muscle. I think that is a little unrealistic and I don't want to lose my butt! The first day of our meal plan we had to fast all day and only drink water. The second day we could only eat fruits and veggies. The third day we started a strict diet of eggs, chicken, fish, veggies and a few other things. I am dying without sugar, but I have already lost 4 lb! I will let you all know how it goes.

Pampering

Mom stayed home all last week to take care of Pop after his surgery. So, I came home from work one day and told her we were going to get pedicures, my treat! It took a lot longer than we thought because it was one lady switching between the two of us, but it was worth it. We had massage chairs and the lady did a great job. I love our pink toes!

Pop's Hip Replacement

Pop got his hip replaced by Dr. Hoer on Monday the 22nd. He and mom went to the hospital at 5:30 am to get all set up for the surgery. I went to the hospital to sit with mom at 8 am after they had taken pop back to prep him for surgery. The surgery took over 4 hours! He is doing really well with his physical therapy now. His therapist even said he is over working his hip. I think he just wants to be up and moving again. Congrats on the new metal pop!

Mom's Birthday

I know I should have posted earlier, but I'm just getting around to it. Tuesday night Mom, Pop and Emily came to BJ's to visit me while I was working. I got called in to work the patio and had barely any tables so it was nice to have them come and entertain me for a little bit. Mom got her birthday pizookie and I sat and ate some with them. Since Mom always makes us feel special on our birthdays, I wanted to make her feel just as special. I put up the Happy Birthday Mom sign the night before when she went to bed. I dragged myself out of bed at 7:45 the next morning and made her scrambled eggs and blueberry pancakes. I wanted to get her flowers, but didn't time myself very well before work. I got to Mom's work 5 minutes before I was supposed to be to mine. No biggie, I was only 15 minutes late :) After I got off work we all went to Tony Roma's for dinner since mom have a free meal card for her birthday. We tried three deserts there: cheesecake, a huge cookie with ice cream and a sundae. It was a nice day and I'm so glad I was able to spend it with my mother. You are AMAZING mom and I LOVE YOU!

Haircut

I got a haircut a month or so ago. First time since high school I have gone this short and I am cutting it again next week. Thought you would like to see my new hair! This weekend I am taking a break and going to visit Kara in San Diego. I am really excited to play with Hallie and walk on the beach. I hope my life will surprise me soon and something new will happen.

Best Quote I heard on SNL this week: Remember to reach for the stars because stars don't have arms to reach for you! haha :)

Graduation

Here are some pictures of graduation. It was the longest ceremony of my life and I even fell asleep during it. My friends and I left before it was even over because we couldn't take it any longer. We ate at Roadrunner afterward with the whole family. I am finally done!!!