Father's day, 4th of July and Upcoming Events

The past few weeks have flown by! Father's day was very special. This time of year always brings me to reflect on past events and how they have influenced me. My father passed away in 2007 and everything surrounding that tragedy was a blessing and tender mercy from my Heavenly Father. Though I miss him everyday I am grateful for the experiences that I had and the things that I learned. My father taught me so much. Lessons that I thought were "aha!" moments on the mission, as I looked back, I realized that they were things my father had taught me or shown me all along. Though we had different beliefs he supported me in my decision to serve a mission and I know he was proud of me. We went to Covington to visit him and it was very touching to remember the miracles and loving moments I experienced with him. I'm grateful that my son Brian (named after my father, Brian.) has an amazing dad also! Joel loves little Brian so much. I could not have chosen a better man to be my best friend, eternal companion, and father to my little blessing, Brian. Though Joel and my father never met I know that my dad would have loved Joel just as much. It might have taken a little convincing and some bribery, maybe mowing the lawn a few times, but he definitely would have :)
We didn't do much else to celebrate Father's Day because I planned a big surprise for October. We're going to Arizona and Mexico for vacation!! I'm so excited. I never realized I would miss Arizona but I do!! I miss our family there, I miss the good mexican food, and I miss our old ward. I'm pretty excited to go back to Mexico also! It's been a little over a year since we last went. Again, I miss the food hahaha. We've already started compiling a list of restaurants we're going to hit up while we're in Hermosillo. We're also going to take a little trip down to Guaymas to visit the beach. And October is perfect weather! Let's just say I have a countdown already on my calendar at work.
Brian has peed twice in his little potty! He is so adorable. I get so excited and he just stares at me like, what in the world? I always pee! what's the big deal? haha. I love him.
4th of July was the perfect weekend! BBQ's twice a day, the zoo, seeing my friends and just laughing and having a good time! It was Brian's first time at the zoo and he just loved it! Probably because he got to relax and drink his nice cold water as mommy trucked him up all those hills to each animal exhibit. Then he would excitedly jump out of his stroller, run up to the glass and just stare and point at all the animals. I can't say enough how much I love him! Everything he does makes me happy :)
I'll upload some pictures soon of some of our adventures! (seriously.)
In other news, I have been rehearing for the past couple of months for a musical review that 5 of the local stakes put on every year. It has been so much fun and everyone has worked really hard on the numbers. I'll be singing a duet from Thoroughly Modern Millie. It is an adorable song! So everyone should come out at the end of July to see the free show and enjoy the music!
School starts in a month. I'm pretty anxious for classes to start. I'm excited about this semester, especially since it's my second to last!!!! I'm studying for the LSAT in October and then I'll be graduating in Spring! I never thought this would happen. The Lord has definitely blessed me and helped me achieve everything that I had hoped for.