Sunday, January 29, 2012

Preschool

At 3 1/2 years old, Chloe has started preschool!
She loves it! She's been patiently waiting while
Raylyn and Mommy went off to school.
Now it's her time to shine. We even went on a
special date to pick out her 1st backpack.
She was immediately drawn to this one because
"it has a picture of her on it."
We're excited for our June Bug and
all she'll learn through her preschool experience.
Now... 3 days a week, for 2 1/2 hours,
it's just me and my boy out on the town.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

TJ's 1st Haircut

Tayson Jackson had his 1st haircut today.
Since birth I have been anxiously waiting for this day. Having a boy is completely different than a girl in so many ways. This is just one example... I waited until Raylyn was 5 before even trimming a hair on her head and Chloe is still waiting for her big salon trip. But with Tayson, it couldn't come soon enough. He looks so sharp and handsome.
Mama's Boy before!
It was a precious father son moment as well. Daddy sat in the chair right next to his boy and had his hair cut too.

Saturday, December 31, 2011

2011 Highlights

Birth of our son, Tayson Jackson McCoy
Family vacation to Disneyland
Raylyn making honor roll
Jesse skydiving from 15,000 feet
Chloe & Raylyn were flower girls in their cousin's wedding
Serving as Primary President
Hot air ballooning over the the Arizona desert
Celebrating 8 years of marriage
Graduating nursing school

Here's to an amazing 2011 and looking forward to all the adventures and memories 2012 will bring!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

RN Pinning

The moment I have been dreaming of finally arrived!
In front of my loving husband, our three children, and family I graduated, receiving my RN pin. It was a lovely ceremony that included traditional nursing uniforms, awards, and the Florence Nightingale pledge.

I did not even attempt to control my emotions. Instead, I fully embraced the overwhelming joy and accomplishment I felt
as tears ran down my cheeks, I walked across the stage,
and stood in front of so many as my
acknowledgements were read.
Along my journey to becoming an RN I was continually shown support. At every turn there was someone there to cheer me on and keep me moving forward. I am especially thankful to my Heavenly Father who knows and understands me.
He answered my prayers and guided
me every step of the way.

I am blessed.

Jesse's unconditional love and support made these past two years manageable. He worked long hours on odd shifts to be able to take on more of the household duties while I was in class or studying. He made our family countless dinners, cleaned, and tended to our children with love.
Never once complaining.
Our marriage was strengthened and the love we share for one another has grown.

I am grateful for my three beautiful children Raylyn, Chloe, and Tayson. Their bright smiling faces gave me the strength to continue on everyday.

We did it!


Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Thanksgiving 2011


We were grateful and happy to host Turkey Day 2011.

My parents, sister and her family made the well traveled path from Las Vegas to enjoy the feast and fun. For 27 years I have torn bread the night before to make homemade stuffing and eaten the exact same Thanksgiving meal, it's delicious!
Jesse and I enjoy these traditions and are having fun passing them on to our children.

Winning the award for best dish was the green bean casserole
Lola, Raylyn, and Chloe prepared!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Halloween 2011

The McCoys had a fun Halloween week.
We trunk-or-treated at our traditional church party and went door to door around the neighborhood.

Raylyn could not resist dressing up as Rapunzel and stepping into the role she and her hair were born to play. Chloe was a perfect little Alice with her Daddy as the Mad Hatter and Tayson our tiny tiger enjoyed his first halloween.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Everyone needs a Superhero...
I've got mine!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Flashback Friday

Jesse, Christy, & Raylyn 2004
The beginning of the McCoy family.
I enjoy looking back at all the different baby pictures. I can see such a strong resemblances between our three children.

Friday, September 9, 2011

I am back at it for my 4th and final block of nursing school.
I love school!
It gives me a wonderful balance in my life and I have such a passion for nursing. When I'm there, I know it's where I'm suppose to be. Still, I'm looking forward to that moment when I walk across the stage in front of my dear family and friends and graduate.

December 13, 2011...
95 days and counting!

Here are my first day of school photos. Each has a special memory and was taken by someone different.

Block 1-
My mother came to help out and send me off for my first day with a tradition picture.

Block 2-
My Sister took care of the girls and photographed our goodbye.

Block 3-
Jesse sent me and my growing baby bump out to study OB and Peds, very timely.

Block 4-
Raylyn had me strike several poses before getting just the right one.

{Fun fact, I am pregnant in pics 2 & 3}

Friday, September 2, 2011

Flashback Friday

I am in desperate need of cooler weather...
So today we flashback to a chilly evening spent toasting marshmallows after a long day of 4wheeling in the northern Arizona mountains.

2005


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