The JD Crew: Our Last Summer Fun for a While!

Life is moving faster than I can keep up. We have gotten through the first year of medical school. We did a lot of traveling this summer. We were able to visit our family in California. We visited some church history sites: The Sacred Grove, Hill Cumorah, Joseph Smith's houses. And we went to Niagara Falls. It was a lot of fun. The most we have ever traveled our whole marriage. And don't forget we went to Washington the State for our family reunion. The flights went great and the babies were amazing when we flew to Washington.

Jason

Jason did research this whole summer. He also won 7th place when he presented his research at the end of July!!! He is amazing I know you are thinking it so I might as well say it. He also has been able to shadow different doctors. Jason is always working hard and prepping in every way he can to reach his goals. Oh and I might add being the best husband and dad ever. He takes care of us even with all the work he has to do. This next year is going to be really hard and stressful for him. He has to take Step1 which is a test that determines what kind of doctor he could be. It is like the MCAT all over again, but way WAY more intense and harder!

Jaycee

This big sister is growing so fast. Her hair alone is getting so long and curly. She loves being outside. Jaycee is always showing Jack who is the boss and how much she loves him. Her new favorite thing is our new van we got. She is always grabbing the car keys and asking to go bye-bye. She is also is saying new words like love you too. Jaycee is trying really hard to communicate but still struggles in trying to get what she wants across so I can understand. AND she is NOW 2!!!

Jackson

My big cuddle bug is showing more of his personality every day. He is sensitive loving happy social and determined to keep up with his big sister. He crawls everywhere and is really quick. Jack already gave mom a heart attack by climbing up the stairs and almost falling down. He pulls himself up on everything that we had to lower is crib. He still only has two teeth. I don't mind since when he was teething it wasn't very fun for anyone.

Jocellyn

I'm doing way good. I grew a lot spiritually and in every way this first year. Perspective is everything! What you think is what will happen. If you choose to enjoy life and have fun the easier it can be. This second year is going to be way intense because of Jason's step1 test, but I say bring it. I know we can do this! The best thing is I finally have my body back. Jason took me on a date just as school started. We played soccer and I kicked butt!!! Best day ever! I really have missed playing soccer.

Warning Lots of Pictures!

Our California Trip