Overcoming my FEAR of WATER in Dominican Republic

Ryan and I ventured out and left Raiyah at home with Grandparents, and Penny. :) I was really nervous to leave her thinking she couldn't survive without me. But of course she is still breathing and thriving like she always does. We stayed at a Resort in Puerto Plata called, Sun Valley Resort. It's owned by a company we just invested in (cross our fingers it works). We were really impressed. It was absolutely beautiful. We went kayaking, snorkeling, waterfall hiking, boogie boarding, wind sailing; all the works. I've been afraid of water my entire life since almost drowning when I was around two. I don't remember this episode but involved my Uncle Gordon seeing my hat floating on the water and realizing I wasn't wearing it. Ever since I have been petrified of open water. Even seeing pictures of it makes me sick. But I have married a fish. Ryan would live in water if he could. So I am trying to support his likes, and I had a really good time doing it. There were a couple of times when there were huge waves coming at us on the kayak, or snorkeling past where I was sure Jaws would soon appear that I didn't think I would survive. But here I am happy I faced my fears. Dominican is beatiful. The exotic resort wasn't so bad either. :)

Raiyah's First Year

Matt and Gina Wedding!!!

Matt and Gina were married in the Salt Lake Temple on the 18th of December. It was a beautiful day. I can't believe my "little" brother (hee hee) is married. We are excited Gina is around. Matt actually stays to hang out and play games with the family. The whole day was really nice. Their reception was at Eaglewood, which was perfect. Raiyah loved all the attention she had with her pretty dress, and corsage.

REGISTERED NURSE

After three majors: music, business, and nursing; three colleges: Weber State, Utah State, and SLCC; a new house, marriage, and a baby I graduated in May 2007 as a Registered Nurse. I can't believe on my days off I have time to actually write on a blog instead of studying! I now work at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. I love Thoracic Medicine and think I'll stay there for a while.
The nursing pinning ceremony was at the SLC Masonic Temple. My parents, Ryan, and his Mom, and Max Laforet all came to support.

Friends at the Park

I always love getting with all of my childhood friends. It is pretty crazy how fast life is going. I pray Raiyah will have as good of friends as I did growing. They have always been there for me.

SIX MONTHS!!!

We cannot believe Raiyah is already six months old! We are having so much fun watching her every move. She has begun bubbling her spit when she is upset, yelling very loud when she wants attention, and giving you the prettiest little grin when she is happy. Her favorite things right now are playing with Grandma Hare in the yard, biting Grandpa Hares fingers, pulling Grandpa Flanders hair, and listening to Grandma Flanders sing. She truly is a joy.

Ryan's Hobbies

Ryan really enjoyed going to Moab in March with his CJ5 which he re-did this past winter.

Ryan is the one with the funny hat on. He claims it protects his head, I'm not so sure. He is still playing rugby three days a week for Haggis Park City, and loving every minute of it. He is like a little boy with excitment every time a game comes around. http://haggisrugby.com