Our 2012 in Review

January: 

Landon wrapped up interview season. We surprised his family in AZ during an interview. Being a mom quickly became the best part of my life. 

February: 

We moved out of our first home and I sobbed. Jaxson started eating solids. Landon went skiing for the first time. 

March: 

We were grateful and anxious about our options for Medical Schoo. 

April: 

Landon graduated from BYU in Spanish and a minor in Chemistry. We did a second look week in Indiana  

May: 

We road tripped to Lubbock. And decided to go to Indiana University School of Medicine

June: 

We spent our last month of real freedom with both sides of the family!! Late nights and lots of laughs. We also took our very first official family photo 

July: 

We moved to Indiana and set up our new home! I said goodbye to Utah. I started blogging more regularly 

August: 

Landon was white coated. And I was grateful to have a buddy at home with me. 

September: 

Medical in full swing and after church naps showed just that. I am loving my new life!!

October: 

We made Jax a play room for his first birthday. Landon went to the BYU Notre Dame game. 

November: 

I left Jax for the first time to fly to Camis wedding. I started the tradition of Sunday blogging and individual updates. 

December: 

We killed 7+ mice. Then flew to Utah and Arizona for Christmas! Our friend Damond Farar suddenly died. They were 4th year medical students in Indiana. It rocked our world and gave us perspective.

Families Are Forever

 

Are hearts are heavy. 

On Friday our dear friend Damond Farar passed away. He lived in our complex and was the only other LDS medical student currently attending IUSM. He left behind his angelic wife, Adriana, and their three beautiful boys. They were 4th years ready to continue onto residency. They were everyone's heroes. The best of the best.

Words can't describe how we've been feeling and I know that minds can't imagine how the Farar's are feeling. We are so heart broken for the Farars and we have prayed for them specifically numerous times. 

Its times like these that I focus on the things that I truly know. I know that Jesus Christ Atoned for all of us. I know that part of that atonement was suffering for our pains, tragedies, and sorrows. I know that Heavenly Father loves us. I know that families are forever in and through our faithfulness to Jesus Christ. I know prayers are heard and prayers are answered. I know that one day the Farars will be reunited and be more incredible than ever before. 

We love you Farar Family. 

We had so much fun in Arizona. And I think I took enough pictures to capture almost every moment. Except for the never forgotten moment of singing Brittany Spears "Hit Me Baby One More Time" in unison at midnight.

We were incredibly spoiled and we did love that. Jaxson loves Landons family especially Leah (probably because he is almost her size... :)... We love you Leah). Speaking of Leah, the only other un-captured moment worth mentioning is her finally convincing me to buy my first pair of skinny jeans. And Logan got me to buy 2. What??

Thank you families for all you did for us the last 2 weeks. We wouldn't be able to do what we are doing without your love, prayers, support, and help. We love you all and we already miss you. 

See you soon... ish...