The world of law school competition

Good Evening to the world of fellow bloggers,
This weekend has been a little grueling for the small Snow family.
Law school has different aspects of it, few of which I am actually aware. I am, however, aware of the grueling competitions that take place the first year of law school. These are in place to set up for eventful 2nd and 3rd years, and something that is supposed to look really great on a graduating student's resume. My sweet husband has been actively involved in these competitions. Several weeks ago it was the Law Journal competition, which he isn't supposed to hear back from until July. Most recently, well, currently he is waiting to hear back from the Moot Court competition. He competed wednesday evening, found out friday evening that he made it on to the second round and saturday evening after competing earlier that day found out he made it on to the third round. He competed early this morning, again doing his oral argument in front of a panel of student judges. We are both a little on edge now waiting to find out if he has made it onto the moot court board. WOOT WOOT! I'll let you know when I know.
However busy that sounds we have been battling a yucky virus at home. I was terribly ill on Thursday night, and passed it on to both of my boys. Josh came home early from school on friday to rest, and poor Henry has had terrible diarreah. Josh was so ill Friday evening that he called over some friends in our ward for a blessing. Combined with the blessing, and some really great tips from my mom Josh was able to get some sleep, a little, but some, and compete Saturday morning. Anyway, we are feeling better but are trying to be very restful today.
I know it seems that long entries drag on and on and on, but I wanted to open a little piece of our world to you out there.
Hope all is well! Pease on earth!

Breakfast Casserole...

Michelle! I am so sorry I didnt post this sooner -

I recently had a few friends over and made a yummy breakfast casserole. Super easy! Enjoy:

1LB Sausage
4 Potatoes
1 Onion
(Any veggies you want to add... Red Bells, Green Bells....)

Egg Mixture:
4-6 Eggs
2/3 C. Milk

Fry or boil cubed potatoes until tender
(I fried the potatoes with a little butter and the onion)
Cook and drain sausage
Put sausaga, potatoes, and veggies in a greased casserole dish and pour egg mixture on top.

Cook at 375 for about 45 minutes.
ENJOY!

More rambling thoughts of a law school mommy

A woman in my ward that I play bunko with was telling me about a book called One L about a man and his experiance as a first year law student at Harvard. I was planning on getting this book from the library and was amazed to find that this incredibly generous woman MAILED me her own copy. I havent made it into the book very far, and from what I have gathered his experiance thus far is very similar to Josh's. I have decided to tell you a little more about my experiance as One L Wife and Mommy. Josh and I spent months trying to decide where we should go to law school. I will probably refer to his law school career as if it my own often times because much of the time I feel as if I am in it just as much as he is. We considered Vegas, a new school, but it came with a very generous scholarship. We considered the University of Utah. That's where family was, and it was something we'd be comfortable with. We considered George Washington and obviously eventually decided upon it. It was an opportunity we simply could not pass up, and we are still very thankful Josh has been blessed to study at such a great school. So...we uprooted our little family and moved across the county. It's been a little rocky, but not nearly as much as it could of been I think. I was thankful I would have my sweet little Henry to keep me busy. All in all, it was an adjustment to not only move across the country but to do it with a 3 week old baby. I almost immediatly felt though that I could do more good here. I would have the opportunity to become more involved in my ward, my calling, and my home. Since then I have had moments where I did feel like I would be more useful working....... Its hard sometimes to see the progress you make in your own home, with your children, and your household. It was easy to see my contribution when I was bringing home a paycheck, and helping provide for a family. It was easy to see that I was making a difference when my restaurant would increse in sales. But becoming a mommy wasnt like that right away and often times its still hard to see. But I know somewhere deep down inside me that I am doing the very more important thing that I can be doing. I spend every waking moment with my son. Talking to him, feeding him, bathing him, making sure he eats well, and sleeps well. I want him to always be comfortable and happy, and although it doesnt always feel like important work, and I so so so grateful Heavenly Father has entrusted one of his most precious children to me, and I hope that I wont let him down.
Wow....much rambling tonight. Time for bed....
Goodnight world!

These are a few of my FAVORITE things..

64. SUNNY weather!

65. email

66. my SWEET husband

67. Henry! - My son is crawling, and I am terrified!

68. Hulu - Because I dont get TV

69. Librarys

70. Making BABY FOOD! I feel so mommy like. I figured that I spent 4.50 on fresh fruits and veggies, and made enough food for Henry that will last.... at least a month. Look at me, so domestic! Who'da thunk??



We made Peas, Peaches with Banana, Avacado, Squash, and Carrots! YUM! Henry is going to love eating! - We hope!

71. Reading

72. Bathtime

73. Making Cards

74. New recipes

75. Baking - Although dangerous in my home, I do love making treats

76. Neices and Nephews - One little nephew is in the hospital, Please everyone, Please say a prayer for him and his mommy

77. Birthday cards. Thank you to all my sweet family for sending me birthday cards and wishes! I love and miss you all.

I watched the season premier of this new show called....hmmmm... I dont remember what is was called, but its about family. There is a crazy sister who divorced her husband and moved home with her two teenage kids, theres another sister is a lawyer with a little girl, and theres a couple crazy brothers, but what I really loved was at the very end this crazy family got together to go to a nephews baseballs game. I think it just made me miss my big crazy family. I want Henry to have lots of family around him and I want him to be good friends with all of his cousins. Someday I'm sure, but until then, I love and miss all my family!

78. Spring Break! I have loved having Josh home and here we come NEW YORK!

79. Nap Time - Can ya blame me?

A new card...

So....I have had a LITTLE free time....Dont worry, I didnt get carried away...It was just a LITTLE free time....

Happy February 10

7 Years ago today I met my sweet husband (or To-Be)
We were awkardly paired up in seminary to play battleship because neither of us had a friend in the class, and we instantly clicked. It's funny because when I went in earlier that day to request a change in my schedule I could have requested another seminary class, one I knew I would have friends in, yet I decided that I would be put right where I should be. I am grateful everyday I chose to do so. I love my sweet husband and am so thankful for him. He makes me laugh every day, and is a fantastic husband and father. I love you baby! Happy February 10!

Dear World

BBBbbbbrrrrrrrrrr.................................
We have had a record week in Washington DC area. We were warned about an incoming storm last wednesday and thursday. It snowed friday night to saturday night! I woke up about 4:30am Saturday morning to feed Henry and had noticed we lost power. I am lucky to say that a friend came to the rescue and let us stay with her family the majority of the day. We trudged over in the knee high snow and just about moved it. Josh had a rather large assignment due the following day and was quickly losing juice in his computer. He was able to work on his memo for several hours and finish while at our friends apartment. I believe we recieved 26 inches of snow! Cars were buried and near impossible to uncover, and once unburied people have become territorial over their parking spots....can you blame em? Our power was out for almost 18 hours! Thank goodness for great friends!
Before the storm hit I ran to Safeway to grab a few things to get us through the weekend. To my surprise, so did the rest of the city. There were zero baskets or carts available and lines to a cashier out the door. Sheesh! Now I know right?
Church was cancelled for a 2nd week in a row, and Josh hasn't been to school in almost a week! Another storm is in the works. We are forcasted to get about 16 more inches of snow and winds about 50mph. Crazy crazy weather. The snow is beautiful though. The trees, those that havent broken under the weight of the snow, look majestic. We have decided though to baricade ourselves at home to save our fingers and toes from frostbite! Wish us luck!