42 Hours in Provo!

We made a very quick trip to Provo this past week so Jared could defend his 112 page MA Thesis at BYU. He PASSED! Yay Jared! I really am so happy for him and so proud of him. For the past few weeks and during the defense (where three Spanish Professors at BYU basically ask him questions about his research and ideas) I have been thinking about that movie "Cinderella Man" where Renee Zelweger says to Russell Crowe, "Everytime you get punched it's like I'm getting hit too" when explaining why she doesn't attend his boxing matches. I know I didn't write a single word or read a single page of the 30 + books he read to write this thing, but I really feel like I have been feeling his emotions lately as he has been working his tail off, and anxious for the defense, as well as the relief when he passed and that his Masters is finished.
Ready to rock the defense!
Some of our old friends that are in Jared's same program. It was great to see you guys! Thanks for coming to support!
My parents and little sis Annie came too.
The three professors on Jared's thesis commitee - when it was all over! They all agreed that he passed!
I went to visit my little sis Annie who lives in the same Hall I lived in! To my Hinckley Buds, the Cannon Center as we knew it is gone! They built a brand new one right next to it, it is a lot bigger and nicer! Being here made me miss all the great memories I have with my dorm buds, I'm glad we're still in touch through blogging!
My fam got together at my sister Becky's house while we were there. My niece Eliza crawled in the doghouse!
I absolutely LOVE this picture! I really miss ALL my nieces and nephews so much. Sweet Julia even cried when she had to go to bed and we had to leave, it almost made me cry too! And when I asked Nathaniel for a hug before we left he said "oh, OF COURSE!" Jared and his bro Chase at Fro-Yo.

I REALLY wish I could've seen more friends and family while we were there, I miss you all! It was just such a whirlwind! Oh and also, THANK YOU to all for your comments and congratulations on our pregnancy. Things are still going well, I still fit my pants and haven't felt anything quite yet (hopefully soon!). Keep voting on the poll! I think boy and girl are tied right now! Vampire and Rhino are tied for third . . .
Things are going pretty well here in California, we're feeling more settled and are getting to know more people in our ward and in our area. Everyone is really nice and we are so greatful. Jared starts school this week!