Graduates Galore

Collegiate Congrats are in order for three amazing family members that graduated from college this spring.
Jim Crane earned his Masters in Engineering and has recently moved to New Mexico, where he's stationed with the Air Force. Jim is married to Jenn, has five angelic daughters and is going it alone until the girls finish school in June then join him.

Troy Rueckert has a Bachelors in Engineering from the U of U. Troy's a new father & husband to Katie. See their blog ktrueckert.blogspot.com to view his senior project & new son. Troy has been interning this year at L3 Communications & now is a full-time employee.

Jory Schmidt with Bachelor's in Elementary Education at UVU is getting married in June to Sarah Sargent. He's been hired as a fourth grade teacher at Saratoga Springs Elementary. They will make their home in Orem. Go to shakydance.blogspot.com to see their engagement unfold.

You are great examples of 'sticking it out' as you've accomplished your goals. May the course be with you.

Mothers Day Wishes

The ‘What a Woman Wants’ show just packed up & left town recently. I didn’t go because I’m waiting for the ‘What a Mom Needs’ show. It’s probably not coming, because they don’t care about what we need. It’s impossible to fill that gap since it changes daily or even hourly.
Young Moms need: Sleep, peace & quiet, uninterrupted showers and an entourage of cooks, maids & baby sitters, all free of course. Kisses & hugs, too.
Toddler Moms need: Sleep, 5 minutes peace, helpful & obedient children, down time, things to stay clean, parks w/cool playgrounds, hair to stay combed and lots of Mac & cheese. Forgiving hugs.

Moms w/school age kids need: Tutors to keep up on homework requirements, referees to solve fights, caring teachers, free taxi service and kids that do their chores without being asked. Lots of Kisses.
Moms w/teens need: Cute clothes, beauty skills, patience when your things are used without permission, abilities to be pleasant 24/7 and able to keep your mouth shut at the right times. Unconditional hugs.
Mom w/grown kids need: Calls asking how to make their fave dish, thank you notes, good memories and offers to help with dinner when kids come home to eat. Hugs & thanks.

Grandmoms need: Grand children to visit, not to be taken for granted and lots of hugs & kisses.
The Mom in all of us needs to know: You’re a mentor for many as they look to you for guidance and an example whether you become a mother or not. Thanks for making a difference in a child’s life.