Sorry it has been so long! I have been busy with life, but want to catch up. We have been enjoying Rochester. It is a pleasant place with a lot to do. We Love Minneapolis and go up there about once a month. Mall of America is awsome! There are also lots of water parks around, and Hazen just finished swimming lessons. We also took a trip home to Idaho for my nephew's wedding and my family reunion. More pictures of that to come. Here are some of our hike to Quarry Hill here in rochester. It was a nice day, and we just loved being in the green, green hills. Jevan liked the backpack, and Hazen hiked well going up the hill, but on the way back, he got a piggy back ride. It was just fun to be out in nature.

Pure Sweetness

I. Love. Him. He is just so sweet and happy. He is easygoing and excited about everything. He giggles if you look at him funny and is totally content just playing with his feet for a half hour. He can now roll over from belly to back and watches Hazen very closely. He wants to run with him someday I can stare at him pretty blue eyes all day. I'm in love, and he is my little dreamboat. But I may be a little biased:) My sweet sweet Jevan.

Rochester Parks

So Hazen has really had a difficult time adjusting. He still says things like "lets fly out of here," and "I don't love it here." He has been pretty whiny and stays close to me instead of just playing on his own like he usually does. I don't really think he likes to be in his room. So I decided we are going to get out of the house and see all of the parks in rochester. There is over 100 and so far each one is great. It is so green here, and all the spring buds are out. There are also rivers! Hazen loves to play bombs away. He seriously collects rocks and saves them to throw in the river or lakes. Sneaky decided to go for a swim one day. It was freezing cold, and she just jumps in the river to go get some geese. It scared me, because the dog has never swam before. She quickly got out and shivered while hazen and I finished playing. Hazen is getting better. We have gone to play groups and he is making friends. However, he introduces himself now as "Banamo Joe" and the kids just look at him funny. I can thank grandma may for that nickname. He thinks that is his name and tells me everyday "mom, I'm banamo joe today!" Here are pics of just 3 of the parks we have been to. I didn't have my camera at the best ones. I will update soon.

Mayo Clinic

Jed is really enjoying the Mayo Clinic. It is a series of 6 -10 buildings including 2 hospitals, and the major clinic. And it is immaculate. Beautiful landscaping, art sculpture everywhere, a live pianist in the clinic. Underneath all of the buildings is the subway. But there is no train, just fancy tunnels with cute shops and fun things to look at. It really is amazing. Jed works on the 14th floor of the clinic building with a gorgeous view. He is working hard and really likes his 3 bosses. He is already working on 4 different research projects. I would try to tell you what they were, but they are over my head.
Anyway, security is really tight there. Hazen and I tried to go look around, but we could not go in. You have to be on the "List" of patients that are being seen that day. And every patient gets their picture taken and given a pass to go up to their appoitments. So here are some pictures of the outside of the Mayo Clinic. The two statues are the Mayo Brothers that founded the whole thing.
I did get to go into the clinic with Jed last week, and it was fun to just walk around. The Barnes and Noble store there is pretty much the coolest store I have ever seen.

Goodbye Lubbock

This was the sunset the night before we left lubbock. A nice farwell gift, I suppose. We will truly miss texas and the city we called home for 6 years.

Finally a Plan

Well, the last few weeks have been so stressful. We didn't know where we were going for the next year. Jed has applied to research positions all over the country including new york city, baltimore, houston, florida and minnesota. We knew we were going to move, but not where. Finally! Mayo clinic calls Jed to tell him he got the spot as the orthopeadic sports medicine research fellow! Mayo Clinic will be a great experience for jed as he will be working with some of the best ortho surgeons in the country! And it is located in Rochester, Minnesota, a smaller town of about 100,000, which I like. I about had a nervous breakdown when Jed was interviewing in New york city. I don't know if I would've survived. Anyways, finally some good news!!! We are moving end of April, Jed starts May 3rd!!! I know! 3 weeks, I better get packing.

Easter Fun

Hazen and I really enjoyed easter this year. Jed just thought dying easter eggs was messy and Jevan was scared of the bunny at the mall. But Hazen and I made nests for the neighbors to eat, and fingerprint painted bunny cards, and dyed eggs, and hunted eggs. It was fun playing easter bunny! Jeff, Tahna, and Jade came to dinner, and then we went out and visited with all the neighbor kids in the afternoon. And of course, we made Hazen think about our savior, Jesus Christ.