Welcome back, Packard!

Let us take a moment to mourn the fact that I have been significantly absent in the blog world over the past year. 

Seriously!!!

Are you ready for the reason why??

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~LIFE~

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If only the pictures would just jump off the camera and onto my computer

and my thoughts would magically appear

or

there were two of me

or

I could pause time

..... need I continue with the excuses?

I look at our family pictures and I cannot believe how much my children have grown. 

Jaxson is 8

Emilee is 3 

LouLou is 1

and 

I am old!

Over the past year so many things have come and gone. But the one thing that has remained constant is my cute little family. 

We now live in Washougal, Wa

5 people

3 pets

1800 square feet

I work on an IMCU unit in downtown Portlandia

and

we strive to keep Portland weird

Andrew has made the ultimate sacrifice for the family

He left his beloved job at WSECU

and now stays home full time with the kiddos

to say they are obsessed with him is putting it lightly

I just finished my first class in my Masters program at Grand Canyon University

Nursing Leadership....it is kind of my thing

I cannot begin to explain how hard and rewarding it has been!! 

 95.34%  (Thanks to a supportive family)

My nursing dreams are coming true

.....

EEEKK

Until we meet again

Love and Light