New Titles

Big congrats to Marty who has a new title: CFA

He got word that he passed his final CFA exam a few months ago!

(Three exams over two years; looooottttts of studying and hard work,

even for Marty who is a talented test taker.)

After submitting letters of recommendation and final paperwork, its official:

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Nick got a package in the mail today from BYU Bookstore.

Turns out it was his missionary nametags and official "minister" card:

́́́Élder Shaeffer

It's getting real over here with daily tasks to get him ready--just over a week to go.

Tuesday he got his immunizations and today he renewed his driver's license early,

since it was set to expire while he'll be in Ecuador. 

I accompany him on these errands because I'll take as much Nick time as I can get.

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Grandma Nancy was thrilled to receive a "thinking of you" text from Chris.

He might have the title of favorite grandkid 

(of all the grandkids named Chris, because my mom would never have favorites.)

But isn't that the sweetest?

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Do you have an Aura frame?

I LOVE mine and LOVE that I have a daughter and daughter-in-law who consistently add new photos.

It makes me so happy to see pictures of my kids and granddaughter

rotating throughout the day. I never get tired of the pics, old and new.

I love this one of Courtney and Michael so much!

I need details...where were you? Your hair is longer, so when was it taken?

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Oh, and Luke got accepted to BYU's finance program today! 

Hooray!

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I feel bad leaving Lizzie out. 

Hi, Lizzie! Love you!