no.longer.lost: Chapter 15: Where have you been?

Why hello there. Not like anyone reads this thing anyway haha but it has been a hot minute since I made an appearance on my own blog.

Soooo here come some updates.

I actually became a police officer (: Pretty much everyone who has ever supported my dream was able to make it to my swearing in. It has been such a fun experience so far. I wouldn't change the path I have taken in my career. First a Dispatcher now a Protective Services Officer. There is nothing like the love and support of family and friends, especially in law enforcement. I would have never gotten here with out them. At 22 my life is just beginning again and I am in love with every minute of it. Work?? What is work? I do what I love (:

I accepted ;)

My parents were able to pin my badge on. What a special experience I am so blessed to have such amazing parents.

Best friends since high school. They have always been there through thick and thin. They have never doubted me and have ALWAYS been a huge support. Thanks lovely ladies!

My big brothers from other mothers. My best friends since 2008. It was so special to have them there.

2 of my heroes. Officer Lambert of SLCPD and my big brother Paul Dispatcher for SLCPD. They are some of the most stand up men I know.

This is Athena.. we were dispatchers together, went to the police academy at the same time.. and we got hired together. I love her with my whole heart. She is a bad ass.

My best friend for the last 10 plus years. She and her hubby are some of the most incredible individuals I know. I love them so much - my CK Sista (:

This is my rice bowl. A fellow dispatcher & best friend. I love my ladies in law enforcement. They are the best! (we are her dispatch bunnies)

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I had the awesome opportunity and chance of a life time to go with some good family friends to Las Vegas to go look at jewels and gems for the JCK jewelry show. I also was able to attend a private showing by the legendary Adam Levine.. you guessed it Maroon 5. What a fun girls trip! Although we did get a speeding ticket on the way down to Nevada it was a great break from real life. Mandalay Bay sure knows how to throw a fun private concert event and the venue was AMAZING! I highly recommend going to The Beach you will not be disappointed in that concert experience.

They are beautiful I know.

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I had such a fun birthday this year (: I was taken to Kenny Chesney & surrounded by good friends!

Friends (:

First picture of just Jill & I ;)

Brett is the nicest he took me to Kenny for the bday (:

Got to see Rashel at Kenny (:

I was also able to get away with my family to St George - we had a girls spa day (: so fun

The pool at my parents place is amazing!

Spa day (: love my ladies

Birthday dinner with the fam (:

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I became an Auntie this year (: YAY she is beautiful.. literally not even a bias opinion -- she is going to be the reason for a shot gun at the door and grey hairs!

Oh and the nursery -- so cute! My sister in-law is amazing!!

Preslee Lila Matheson <3

Lance and Nick drove in when she was born and surprised everyone.. it was the most amazing surprise of all time! Miss my brothers so much :(

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Guess who came to Salt Lake.. Ludacris WHAAA?? It was epic.

I was able to go with these wonderful people (: love the Grimes family they are the most sincere & genuine people I know. You always will feel loved and important around them.

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Got to reunite with some old pals from Otown (Orem) this summer (: I have missed them so much!