1 Down, 3 To Go

With my first semester of Nursing School under my belt, I can finally sit back (for a second!), take a deep breath, and reflect on this crazy semester. I really had no idea what to expect except that everyone told me how hard it was going to be and that I would have no life and my house would be a mess and my kids wouldn't know my name anymore...I do believe that all of these happened at one point!
But,...I made it! I honestly was scared to death the entire semester that I was somehow going to blow it or wouldn't be "smart" enough to make it. I met some really great people that I get to spend the next year and a half with but we never really had time to relax and enjoy each others company. I think that's why this past Tuesday after the final (when we found out EVERYONE passed the final!) was so much fun and we finally got to let loose and enjoy ourselves for a few hours. The hard work has paid off! I am truly so happy and relieved to be done with what most say is the toughest semester in nursing school, and I'm so thankful I had so many amazing people to share it with.
I could not have gotten this far without the unconditional support from my RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING family and friends. I am one lucky girl!

Class of 2012!

These are the only people who got A's in the class...So proud of them!

Yum!

Jen and Natasha:)

Wendy and Natasha:)

Jen-The girl who laughs until she cries, EVERY SINGLE DAY!

Professor Ngo and Natasha

A visit and a Race

Our East Coast Riordan's came for a visit and what a fun time we had! The kids had such a blast together and they all wished they lived closer to each other. Nicole and I were able to squeeze in a nice run together, we all took a trip to the WAP, did some swimming in Pat's pool, and Butch made us a FEAST one night. Love those peeps...too quick of a trip but hopefully we can get out there to see them before too long.

Lily had a race at Dos Picos that was technically for the 3rd thru 6th graders but since she is in the running club at school, they let her participate. She had a great time and got to run with some friends. I'm so proud of her for kicking butt and running a whole mile!!

Mean Bean