A Visit to Nauvoo

One of our visits on the way home from Boston was Nauvoo. It had been a while since I'd been and Corey'd never had a chance to visit the beautiful city. We decided to take turns watching Miss E so we each could participate in a temple session. The Nauvoo temple is one of the most beautiful temples I've ever been through. We felt very comfortable in Nauvoo and felt such a strong spirit of testimony of the early saints. The Trail of Hope left both Corey and me without words. We have decided this will not be the last time we visit Nauvoo.

Road Trip Home

We had a great trip home from Boston. We took the opportunity to stop and visit some good friends. Fortunately Miss E slept A LOT. Corey and I were SUPER lucky. She thought it was kind of neat to sit right up front with Daddy and Mama. We had a great time.

Okay...really

So, we finally hooked up our computer since our move from Boston to Ogden. There is so much to post since Elsie's squealing--the only footage you've since for months now--I know. After our yard sale this Friday and Saturday (held in Clearfield, on State Street across from Baskin Robins--for those of you interested), I'll have more time to keep you all updated. Posting soon...

An Awaited DREAM

What an awesome day to celebrate 2 years of hard and diligent work! We started out at Harvard Yard--bright and early to participate in the most authentic and original graduation ceremony I'd ever witnessed! We spent the day with family--tossed the cap in front of HBS' own Baker Library and shared some good times together.
I am more than proud of my Mr. Corey Crowell--so diligent and true in everything he does. This last year proved Corey a real optimist (some of you may laugh as if that isn't true enough)--with less job opportunities for Corey's graduation class, came an intense application process---more than we'd originally anticipated. We thought the second year of business school would give us a little more time to just enjoy Boston, HBS, and the surrounding area. Not saying it didn't, but given the economic situation it meant constantly looking hard for a job. I never heard Corey complain about not getting a job or second-round interview--or even so--passing a second-round interview, but not getting a job. With continued resolve to uncover what would fit Corey the most, we were very happy to find a perfect match. It didn't come by luck--although I am not the first to claim that I think Corey is just a lucky guy--I have been ever impressed at Corey and his determination to work hard every minute of these last two years. He has grown so much--not just academically. Congratuations to you Corey--for making real an awaited DREAM.

Girls at HBS

Along with some pics of our final Girls' Night at HBS, I've also included a couple of pics from Karaoke Night and Burdick's. Thanks to the first years for providing a first-class meal! It was so nice to sit around a table with some of your very favorite people and just talk all together one final time. What a perfect event ladies. I will miss constantly being around such bright, talented, fun, and overall incredible women. Love you gals!

Squeals

Elsie has found a great way to exercise her voice. She's discovered she can sound like a seal! Thanks to Angelika (our friend from Germany) and the footage from her visit (more pics to come)--we have a little clip to show you. Take it away Elsie!

Jumparoo

Our friends Patrick, Patricia, & Alex let us borrow their Jumparoo for Elsie to test out. I sat her down in the nest of toys and watched her look at one toy, then look at me...look at another toy... then look at me.

After seeing me smile every time she'd look at me--she'd get excited and jump--watch the lights dance to some jungle tunes--jump some more and...needless to say ladies and gents, her new favorite toy is the Jumparoo.