Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Nursing Graduation

Well I did it. WE did it. Nursing school involves the whole family. After two (plus) years of hard work I finally have my RN! I am so excited! I can't imagine anything I'd rather do:) Thank you EVERYONE that has supported me through this very long and exhausting process. This wasn't easy on any of us. I remember the day I was accepted to nursing school. I received an email on my phone at the hospital the day after I gave birth to my little Cohen. I was so happy I cried (or maybe it was the hormones). So off to school I went, Cohen just 3 months of age, and a hubby that looked at me as I skipped out the door with a look of "what the hell am I supposed to do now" on his lovely face. Little did we know that was just the beginning. 
On to semester two, I started to go blind and then found out I had MS. It was such a shock and so devastating to the whole family. We somehow survived- and with me getting an A's and B's (remember 75% is failing). 
Semester three was pretty uneventful, however our little Tshirt business slowed WAYYY down and we had some medical bills and school to pay for. But we made it through.
Semester four-the last one. Hardest by far. Had a relapse of my MS, and more medical tests. I couldn't concentrate this time. Business still slow, more medical bills, more medicine that made me sick, more devastation for all but...
WE SURVIVED!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND NOAH AND COHEN AND CAROL FOR ALL THE FREE BABYSITTING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND PHLOP SHOP SERVICE. TO MY FAMILY FOR ALL THE PHONE CALLS AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES. SPECIAL THANKS TO GRANDMA AND GRANDPA KENYON FOR MAKING THIS ALL POSSIBLE. WITHOUT YOU I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GO TO SCHOOL. THANK YOU FRIENDS (you know who you are) WHO WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND MAKING SURE I WAS OK. NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT ALL OF YOU!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Barrons 1st Bday

This past weekend my little sisters baby boy turned ONE! I can't believe how much time flies. Happy Birthday Barron!
The bday boy
Kinda dark but the cupcakes were AMAZING!
Yay presents!
Noah: the daddy
Presents
Cohen couldn't wait to have a chocolate cupcake...NOM!
Getting dressed after mom stripped him down for the chocolate cupcakes!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

A night out with my sisters!

Sunday night my sisters and I went to the Jason Mraz concert. We had so much fun. First we went to California Pizza Kitchen, then on to the concert. We were laughing the entire time. We need to go out more girls!
Jason Mraz

Cami and Jamie
Brookelyn and I
All of us:)
We are dorks
We like vests...

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Baby Baron VanHilsen

My little sister gave birth today at 4:01pm to baby Baron. We are so happy he is finally here! 7 pounds 14 oz and 21 inches! She always has the tall thin babies. Her first child, Beya, was there for all the excitement. She kept saying "push mom, push". I had her off to the side though so she didn't see any of the "real" birthing stuff. But I lifter her up to see Barons head coming through and she said "mommy owie". So I explained that mommy didn't hurt because the nurse gave her medicine. And afterwards she said "baby"! So she knows her little brother is here:) We are all excited. Congratulations to mommy, daddy, Beya, and baby!

Daddy and baby
Big boy! (certain parts blurred out!)
Bis sis Beya
Mommy and baby
Cutting the cord

Friday, May 9, 2008

Just Married

My sister Cami got married this last weekend to Mark. It was so beautiful! I wish I could post all of the pictures but there was about 100 of them. 

Can you believe how grown up Cohen looks!! Look at that little tie.
This is at the rehearsal dinner. Beya is entertaining baby Cohen. Who knows what she is doing...but Cohen likes it.
Awww....Cami and mark newly married.
Cohen lookin sharp in his slacks and tie.
Beya is soooo cute.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Cami's Bachelorette Party!!!

The Bachelorette...
Here is my car all decked out:
We actually had three cars decorated!
She earned over $100 for this game!!!! 

This had to be one of the funnest nights! I have never been to a real bachelorette party. Who knew you could have so much fun without alcohol!?

The girls having fun!              Cami opening presents
more presents                       Oh yes we did:)

They wanted to be like us     Even preggers had fun at the sex shop!




Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Namaste

My mothers Yoga Bday was very relaxing. It was so nice to have all the girls there. 90 minutes of meditation and relaxation! Wow. It really works! We were all relaxed and hungry afterwards! So we had a nice family dinner:) Happy Bday Mom!