My Two Sons

Jack- at 25 weeks in womb

Conrad- at 4 years old in Costume

I didn't know growing up that I would love being a mom so much. Being pregnant with Jack reminds me of how I felt being pregnant with Conrad. They say that motherhood changes you, but in many ways, I feel like motherhood saved me. Being Conrad's mom, and now Jack's, is who I was meant to be all along- I just didn't know it. But I am so glad that God did.

WHAT A MAN!

Joshua after receiving the Kern County Legal Services Award and State Bar award for giving over 90 hours of pro bono service.

I know I'm not shy about telling everyone how awesome Joshua is, but now even the Kern County Bar Association and the California State Bar is giving him props too for being the best! Joshua was recently honored by these organizations for giving over 90 hours of pro bono (free) legal services to a poor elderly couple harassed by a neighbor who would randomly shut off their water for no reason. Joshua stepped in and saved the day, which is why he was this year's sole recipient of the Kern County Legal Services Award. I have to say his 15 second speech was the night's biggest hit! Lawyers usually go on and on...

He also got a few minutes of fame. The local tv news and newspaper did a story on him, and he got a lot of pats on the back from our colleagues in the profession. I might email this all to his boss in case he wants to jump on the Josh Love band wagon and give him a bonus.


All I have to say is, What a man, what a man, what a man, what a mighty fine man.

LAWYERS AND RELIGION DO MIX

There was a church service tonight at St. Francis known as the Red Mass. It's actually an annual celebration by the Roman Catholic Church for judges, prosecutors, attorneys, law school professors, students, and government officials. Basically, the Mass requests guidance from the Holy Spirit for all who seek justice, and offers the opportunity to reflect on the God-given power and responsibility of all in the legal profession. Apparently the Red mass was first celebrated in the Cathedral of Paris in 1245.


I know what you are thinking...1) this is boring...2) Since when is Laura the expert on Catholicism...and 3) yeah, I did get this straight from Wikipedia.


So anyway, tonight, our family went to the Red Mass. It was so cool/odd to see so many lawyers I know worshiping together at church, many of who aren't Catholic, and some not even religious. I told Joshua on the way over that the collection pot was bound to be good. As father Craig noted in his homily, Red Mass was not named that way just because lawyers are blood thirsty people.


So, there you go. Lawyers and Religion do mix!

Turning 30 in San Fran with my guys!

We spent my Big 30 in San Francisco and it was perfect! Joshua went all out for me and we had an awesome time. Conrad had a blast too. Who would have thought out of all the cool stuff we did that he ended up raving about riding around in taxi cabs. That, and of course, Alcatraz. Who doesn't love spending the day in a jail?

I have to say that waking up on my birthday in a gorgeous hotel in San Francisco with my hubby and son, and baby on the way who was kicking like crazy, was the best present in the world. I definitely feel blessed!

So now that I can't use Nina's blog...

Most of you know I have held Nina's blog out as my own. People always tell me how much they love seeing pictures of my son, Conrad, and daughter Ashley (yeah, I know, I just say she was adopted). Well, now that we are moving back to Orange County, Nina won't be there to photograph us every five seconds. There won't be any more pictures of random moments of me pulling the back of my shirt down at storytime or trying to find where Conrad went. I don't even remember the last time I personally took a picture of him to be honest.

So, let's get this out of the way. There is no way in BAKERSFIELD (sorry, can't write the real four letter word, Lucy can read) that I am going to be blogging everyday. You know my track record on responding to emails so don't expect me to be the new Nina. I'll never be a Doctor's wife. I've accepted that and am ok with it.

And let's keep this blog to a minimum, you know? I've got my handful of Divas I run with and I don't want to ever see some blog post from some nut case whack job in Minnesota telling me my son is adorable and he might stop by his pre-school to meet him when no one is looking. Just to warn everyone- my husband can lift up a truck and he is very territorial.

So, see everyone again in a month if not later.