Well it has been a long couple of weeks.  I have been so sick.  I'm one of those unlucky ones that throws-up my entire pregnancy.  I keep asking myself why I'm putting myself through it again.  I am grateful that I am able to get pregnant, but getting through it takes a lot out of me.  I don't have any Easter pictures to post because the Saturday before Easter I was getting worse to the point where I couldn't keep liquids down so I ended up in the hospital with an I.V. to get rehydrated.  I was put on a prescription for anti-nausea medication and have since had the dosage doubled.  It doesn't stop me from throwing up 6-8 times a day, but I am able to keep fluids down so that is an improvement.  Riley has been my rock taking care of me and the boys since for several days the only time I got out of bed was to run to the bathroom.  I feel so bad that I am such a burden on him since he has so many other things going on right now, but I am so grateful that he is here for me.

We are getting away for the rest of the week and hopefully everyone will be able to come back refreshed.  We are taking our first family vacation!  Obviously not ideal timing, but this has been planned for a long time and we are excited to take the boys to San Diego to see Lego Land, the SD zoo, and the beach!  My parents are meeting us out there and their extra hands will be greatly appreciated.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!!

I have been avoiding this post like the plague, but the rumor mill has started so it is time to share our news. Really I would like to live in denial a little longer. Anyone of these changes is a big deal so having them all happen at the same time is overwhelming. Here goes:

1) Riley was offered an amazing new position with the firm Ballard Spahr in their their Water and Environmental Law Section.

2) The job is in Phoenix so we are moving!

3) I'm expecting our 3rd baby!!

When it rains it pours! Luckily this is one of those nice summer rains you want to kick your shoes off and run around in. We are completely freaked out about so many things, but we are also excited about what this change could bring for our family. Right now we are taking one day at a time. I tried making a 'to do' list the other day and my hand started cramping before I could finish it.

If anyone lives or knows anyone in the Phoenix area we would love suggestions on good places to live, doctors, preschool, banks, on and on and on!

General Conference

We had a lovely weekend in Salt Lake for General Conference.  The weather was chilly as it typically is for April Conference, but thanks to Colby and Jessica we were able to enjoy a few quiet moments while we attended the Sunday morning session to hear Riley's dad speak.  He did a great job as always.  I really enjoyed the uplifting and encouraging message especially in a time when everyone seems so quick to remind you of all the bad that surrounds us.

The print version hasn't been released yet, but if you missed it you can listen to his talk here:

http://broadcast.lds.org/genconf/2009/04/40/GC_2009_04_406_SnowSE___eng_.mp3

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's SUPER LAWYER!!

Riley has been named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers magazine - a national publication dedicated to creating "a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." The selection process requires peer nomination, and independent review and verification - it's serious. This is the official press release pro

vided by Super Lawyers:

Riley Snow has been named by Mountain States Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Utah for 2009. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers. The selections for Super Lawyers are made by Law & Politics, a division of Key Professional Media, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn. Each year, Law & Politics undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by Law & Politics’ attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check.

We always knew it, but now so will the rest of the world. Congratulations, Riley!!