good things

we have had a few crappy things come around our house (bronchitis, pneumonia, nasty hives, finals, incorrigible school children, and snow--to name a selection), but we have also had a bunch of very happy things come around as well.   the following is a selection of the good things: 

samuel graduated!  even though it was a big weekend for our family (surgery for samuel's dad, crazy school stuff, and a wonderful baptism day for our niece and nephew), we dropped everything and drove up to rexburg a couple of weeks ago for a quick overnight and to attend convocation and commencement.  it was very exciting, as well as a little bittersweet.  we have a lot of great memories of that place, we met a lot of incredible people, we learned a lot.  everything on campus is new and shiny.  it felt different, like we didn't quite belong there anymore.  still, seeing Dr. Moore and hearing President Clark gave it a familiarity that reminded me why I love BYU-I, and that graduation is a very good thing.

because of wonderful spring break, I got to go to AZ for a few days with my amazing sister-in-laws.  it was so cool for me to get to know the Grover family from a different perspective, and to learn a little about samuel's family history and namesake, Charles Byron Lewis.  I gained a deeper understanding that samuel's grandmother, his mother, and all of her children are truly some of the most giving, capable, hard-working, compassionate, and charitable people alive.  I feel lucky to be a part of the Grover Clan, and especially a part of the Grover Girls.  

not only that, but I was able to meet the famous Aunt Debbie, bask in the sunshine, and eat my weight in delicious food.  a very worthwhile trip; a very good thing.  

over the easter weekend we ventured to Green River-- a favorite "Bowthorpian" camping spot.  we explored the San Rafel Swell, roasted marshmallows, took a hike, went rappelling (1st time!), and had some laughs with the fam.  we also celebrated Easter and my mom's birthday!  good times, good times.

also over spring break: 

seriously cleaned out my closet and dresser

started thinking about gardening

didn't grade any papers

ate strawberries

yes.

also, I survived the week back from spring break, which takes some doing.  so many good things.