Idaho Dietetic Association

http://www.eatrightidaho.org/
I just got back from the annual Idaho Dietetic Conference in Merdian, ID. I am proud to be a Registered Dietitian and we were encouraged to promote our profession with social media to help people know that we are the "nutrition experts." I have a bachelors of science in dietetics and nutrition and have completed a 1 year internship. Our profession has a lot of opportunities to make differences in peoples' lives through clinical nutrition therapy including private consulting, foodservice management, school nutrition, teaching on a university level, public policy and so much more! It was so great to rub shoulders with dietitians all over the state of Idaho and learn how they are making differences and helping our profession be more visible to legislatures and lobbyists as the health care reform continues to take shape.

I had forgotten how much I love my profession in the craziness of my life and my bitterness in even having to work at all when all my friends are family members are having children. I realize I am grateful to have a good job working as a clinical dietitian in long term care where there is a big need for my skills and specialty. I have learned a ton and have gained experience that I will have for my resume and future opportunities that may come up down the road. I am so excited to be a mom and say good-bye to the full-time workforce, but there has definitely been a huge value in working the last three years. Three more months and bye-bye job! I will be quitting the end of July.

Easter with the Foster gang

On Easter Sunday, we had Stake Conference, a broadcast from Salt Lake for the 48 stakes on the western side of the state. It was wonderful and Elder Ballard and President Uchtdorf both gave really good talks. I am so grateful for the opportunity to really think about the resurrection and the Atonement on this day.
Then, we hurried home because all of Cameron's family minus Kenyon, who is serving a mission, came to our house a few hours later. We are in a central location for everyone coming from Aberdeen, Chubbuck, and Mountain Home. We had a great time and cooked a feast! Oakley got to play with his "cousin dogs" and we played the Wii and got to relax.

Conference Weekend

I love Conference! Cameron and I went to Firth to visit my family over the weekend and got to meet Coleston, Brianna's new baby. My mom, sister, and I also went to my childhood best friend's house on Saturday night during Priesthood session. Here are some pictures of our fun weekend!

Coleston was only 10 days old in this picture. So cute and fragile!

Hanging with the family. Oakley loved being there too.

My mom and niece, Cambria. She is a character and calls me "puppy" because every time she sees me, I have my big furry puppy that is bigger than her. She likes him from afar and says "hi, puppy" and then runs away.

Ashton is a great friend and I got to see her daughter, Brooklyn, too. It was a great time with all the women folk. There were 6 women and three babies and we just held them and talked.

I was making Brooklyn laugh. So cute!

Other recent Pictures:
I love this picture! Cameron and Oakley snuggling on the floor! They are both really cuddly guys, and I love it!

Cameron is getting ready to go on a big turkey hunt with our brother-in-law in a couple weeks. He bought some new decoys and gear and is pretty excited for this trip.


Oakley posing in the back yard with Cameron's turkey decoy in the background. Oakley went outside and layed right next to it right before that.