It's been a whole year!

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A few weeks ago I thought to myself, it's been a while since you have written anything. I wonder how long....(a few days later) Oh my it's been a whole year!!! 

Well, lots of things have happened in the past year and for some reason I haven't even thought about sharing them. Well, here is the last year summed up.

Well, we have to start with food! Jace had lots of time to try many different recipes and these short ribs were just one of the many incredible meals he made. Many of these meals were only eaten by me since Jace was still getting rehabilitation (he was very weak and was unable to eat until about March). But no worries soon after that he enjoyed some incredible meals. 

Soon after we found out Jace's sister was having a baby boy. We were ecstatic to know that soon a new member of the family would be here, oh wait and the member would not be a furry one!!!! 

After about three months of grueling work and lots of crying moments. I finished my dissertation and I successfully defended it. This picture does not do justice to the excitement I felt when I knew I had finally done it (of course with the help and support of my loving husband and my fabulous family). My parents and sister's never ending support throughout the many years of schooling and their last push during Jace's hospital stay paid off (Thanks Mami for telling me to keep going even when I thought I couldn't!).

Jemez Mountains, New Mexico

Jace's recovery continued to amaze us and after finishing my internship year. Our little family went to  New Mexico where we had a great time camping in the Jemez Mountains. Sorry for the Stewie picture, it was too cute not to post it.

I had to take some time off from work so Jace and I had a few road trips to New Mexico. Here we went on an adventure to Goose Lake, New Mexico. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited.

Here I am at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument. It is so amazing! Everyone should visit this place.

Our new nephew, Finn, was born. It was so exciting! Who thought such a little person would bring so much joy to the Arbuckle Family. 

And guess what happened at the end of the year! I finally graduated. It has been about a month since this happened and I often times cannot believe I am truly done with school.

So what happened with all of your this past year?

P.S. For those of you wondering about our journey in terms of Jace's health, I will soon share the latest news!