Growing up: Graduation, Summer, New Job, and Apartment Hunting

So it is official... I'm a RN, BSN.  I graduated May 10th and could not be happier to be done with school!

SJC Class of 2013

Grandma and Mom at the Pinning Ceremony

We did it!!! Kayla and Emily were in clinicals with me

Bar Crawl after the end of finals

One of my last days in Illinois, at Doc's Soda Fountain with Hannah

I moved back to Colorado after I passed the NCLEX and an extensive job hunt began.  With a little luck and a lot of prayers, I landed a position at Rose Medical Center working on their post-surgical unit to begin August 26th.  I cannot wait to become a team member at such a wonderful hospital!

My new job site!

While looking for a job, I kept pretty busy!  I attended three weddings- Congratulations to Mel and Steve, Justin and Christine, and Emily and Colin!  They were all a great time in unique locations- Boston, Lafayette, CO, and Northern Michigan.  

My little brother has grown up!

Kevin and I in Michigan

Lake Michigan, and a new friend "Ruby"

I went "home" to Grand Lake to catch up with friends and, of course, eat the greatest pancakes in the world and ride horses!  

Relaxing on Grand Lake with Kat and Katie

Zuess survived crossing the river

Swimming with Nemo, Dakota, and Katie

The world's best breakfast

I spent awhile nannying for my friend's 17-month old twins, talk about a handful!  

The babies take over! Reese and Hudson

I truly hope your summer has been splendid and, if you are living "life after graduation," that things are working out in your favor.  Kaela, a friend from Wyoming and previous roommate, and I are going to have an apartment starting mid-September if anyone ever wants to visit us in Denver!