Going On An Ant Hunt

While we had a taste of SPRING for a few days, Ry-man got to spend a good amount of time outside. He LOVES to be outside. He actually waits by the door until the morning warms enough for the little critters to come out. As soon as he is set free, he is like a animal out of a cage. "WOW," Ry says as he picks up rocks, handfuls of dirt, and as he tries to walk on the lumpy lawn without falling too many times. He is so much fun to watch. I love his eager appetite for learning and I LOVE to witness his new discoveries. I am really looking forward to this summer. I can't wait for the new adventures ahead like...ant hunting.

This is Ry's belly. He loves to show it to me...and everyone else.

Looking for an ant...

Still looking...

FOUND ONE!

Whoops...I think I squished it when I tried to pick it up. "Uh OH!" Ry says with a very apologetic tone.

Oh well, I am sure I will find more!

Yup, right here! Look Mom, look!!

Who knew that ant hunting would be so much fun???

Other news:

Since the change in weather, Ry was unfortunate enough to catch R.S.V. as well as a double ear infection. He has been so miserable. He has had a temperature of 103, a horrible cough, and a crappy nose. It is so sad to see him so sick. I am glad that we didn't have to spend time in the hospital but it got pretty close. R.S.V. makes it difficult, for the poor little guys who catch it, to breath. I think we have had about 15 hours of sleep since last Monday. Of course this would happen the night before my National Boards test. This is my kind of luck. I got three hours of sleep before the test of my life. Truth is, I probably wouldn't have slept much anyway, nerves and all. I have been studying for this test since January so, I feel like a was prepared enough to wing the lack of sleep. The test took me SEVEN hours to take! It was very difficult and exhausting! Now I just have to wait 6 to 8 weeks for the results. I plan on a passing grade otherwise, Chris may have to start dancing tables! :) Anyhow, Ry is doing much better today. He is on a good dose of antibiotics, sleeping with a humidifier, and getting everything he wants...of course. I can't wait until he is on his feet and going again.

A bit of good news....I graduate in ONE MONTH!!! WAHOO! (If you could see my face, you would possible understand the excitement that I feel. Hell is almost over!! Not exaggerating!)

My Hands are FULL...

...yet proud.

OH MY!

Yes, I have gone MI...AND it is not quite over yet! This is my final semester of dental hygiene school. I can't even tell you how excited I am to close this chapter of my life. It has been so much work and frankly, I am not sure if I have much more to give. Luckily, I have a great family who supports me and my chaos and I also have an amazing camaraderie with my fellow tooth lovers. I am so grateful for the great friendships I have made over the last year and a half. They are the sole reason I will miss dental hygiene torture. I LOVE my ladies!

The annual dental hygiene convention.
Documentation of the night of continual studying. Lindsey and I studied for several hours in the attempt to prepare ourselves for the "test" of our life...NATIONAL BOARDS! Bring it on!!

This is my research team. Lindsey and Brandi. We were able to present our research project, Generation Y: Xylitol, at the convention. Lets just say that it was definitely an interesting experience and I am glad to have it past me.

AND...we found Julie! We use to work with Julie. She is a great hygienist!

Life is crazier than ever! I am so ready for "normalcy"...if there is such a thing. As long as these next two months go smoothly, I may retain some sanity and I will finally graduate with the career that I have always wanted. COME ON APRIL 27th!!!