Cousin's!!!

After I announced that I was pregnant my sister-in-law (Robert's sister) announced that she was pregnant! Although, it did take a little of my thunder I didn't mind because I was so glad that my baby would have a cousin her age. As many of you know I am the youngest of my family so Ella had little chance of having a cousin to play with, not to mention she was old new since she was grandchild #17 on my side. So it seemed Ella's only chance at fame seemed to lay with the Smith side where she slid in just barely as grandchild #2 and the 1st girl grandchild. We recently found out that my sister is pregnant so it looks like the Abbott side isn't as bleak as I thought.

Baby Ella and Baby Reese just two weeks apart. Look how much bigger Ella is!

Although it appears that Reese is the only one not cooperating Ella was just as terrible, she was just taking a breath as the picture was taken.

And here we are the happy little family!

I GRADUATED!!!!

Well with the excitement of having a baby I guess I forgot to tell everyone that I did indeed graduate as planned. I finished my student teaching on May 1st and finished my last class on May 6th. Little did I know just how busy I would be the following week. I went to ASU for the last time on May 12th to receive my certification to teach, on May 13th I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, and on May 14th I graduated, although, sadly I was unable to attend as I was in the hospital. Luckily, we thought this might happen since my due date was May 14th so we borrowed a cap and gown from my brother-in-law and took some pregnant graduation pictures the Sunday before the busy week.

I am kind of glad that I didn't have to wear this TENT in the commencement! Plus I heard it was really hot that day and that wouldn't have been very fun on my due date!

And here is my wonderful husband who supported me throughout my time at ASU!