Things are busy but okay. Jake is walking and has been for a little over a month. So he now gets into EVERYTHING. He is a terror on 2 even more so than he was a terror on 4. Abby is a huge help with him and loves playing with him. They chase each other around and just laugh. It's really cute. Abby is loving school and doing well with it. And we are hanging in.
Went and saw Santa. First time I remember Jake being so upset to be on someone's lap. So we've got one of those kids.
Oh, and some Halloween pics to show how cute they were together. Abby wanted to be a witch, and she wanted Jake to be her toad. Toad costumes were scarce this year for some reason, so we settled with a Kermit the Frog costume.
Getting Jake to hold still for a picture is like trying to glue an eel to the ceiling using orange juice. Go ahead and try, but you will look like an idiot while doing it and just frustrate both of you. He is busy.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Quick post for some videos - we are all doing well. Abby has started 2nd grade and is loving it so far. Jodi has accepted a job in interventional radiology and will be branching out a bit there. Residency is going well and keeping me busy and humble. And Jake is crazy. crawling, pulling up, trying to walk. He doesn't stop moving.
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Abby's first day of school
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
A few videos to help catch everyone up.
We like this one - he doesn't laugh as much as we'd like, so it's special when he does.
This is from about a week ago - he's a little more stable now, but still faceplants it every now and then. And I'm a big jerk taking his toy away from him.
This is Jake eating strawberries - I think he likes them!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Quick update on us. With a quick video. Oklahoma is getting a bit hot - not too muggy yet, but definitely starting to heat up. We can see why houses have garages here - not only to protect against the monster hail, but so that you don't have to let your car roast in the heat all day long, then get into it. Still, the humidity's not bad, so I can't complain that much.
We're meeting new people and getting settled in - the ward we've been going to is full of people in our same position and has been very welcoming. We hung out the other night with some other families who are in the anesthesia program here, and they are real nice. We can't wait to get to know them and others better.
Jake is getting the crawling thing going a little better, still lacks some coordination, though. And he's cutting a few bottom teeth, so that makes him much more pleasant. We can't believe how quickly he's doing everything; especially considering that he was born a month early, and is not quite 6 months old yet. It's a little scary.
Abby is having fun playing outside and making new friends. We did make some friends in the ward and in the program here, and she likes their kids, too. She keeps asking when she can hang out with her new friends. It's a little different when all of your friends don't live just a few doors away :( But she's adjusting well.
Jodi has had some interviews and some offers. She will pretty much be able to pick where she wants to work, just needs to decide on what she's wanting to do more. She is making nice with the other wives in our ward - it's fun to watch how people initially react to her, as outgoing as she is, but then to see how they are just naturally drawn to her. She is so amazing with people. I know I am lucky to have her.
I start orientation tomorrow. So the vacation's over - back to work. Except, this time, it really is work and I'll be getting paid for it. Sweet! We found out that of the 12 people in our class, 4 of us are LDS. We have met two of them, and they are awesome. The 4th has been elusive, but he can't hide forever. It's pretty nuts that there are so many of us, but it'll be great. We had a barbecue with the majority of the incoming interns today, as well as the outgoing interns so they could tell us what to expect. I think it was supposed to make us feel better. Not sure how well it worked, though - I'm still pretty nervous. But I'll jump in with both feet and go full steam ahead. Nervous, but really excited, too.
Abby and Jake enjoying a show
He looks a little confused, but he usually is.
Big noggin.
Here's a video of Jake figuring out how to crawl. Enjoy.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Well, it's been a bit and a lot has happened. We arrived here in Oklahoma safe and sound about 3-4 weeks ago and are doing our best to settle in. Everyone keeps warning us about the heat here and how it gets so hot, yadda yadda yadda, but I have to say that it's really not all that bad so far - sure, there's been some days in the low to mid 90s, but this humidity is pretty weak sauce compared to what we had in Virginia. I can sit outside for a while in the shade and not even look like I just showered. Pretty great.
If I can complain about one weather related phenomenon, it's the hail. A little over a week after we got here, we had a nice storm with some hail. I've seen Virginia hail. I've even seen pretty big Virginia hail. But I have never witnessed hail the size of baseballs before. It was crazy. It was like tiny little heaven-sent cannon balls that exploded on impact. The sound was kind of neat, until TGI Friday's roof started leaking. And it wasn't cool to watch it bounce off our cars knowing what would be the result. Luckily, there were no broken windows. But there are dozens, if not hundreds of little pock marks all over our cars. Jodi says it looks like the back side of the moon. I say it looks like a golf ball. Oh well. Our insurance will fix them up for us if we want to, but they look like everybody else's who doesn't have a garage.
Jake is growing every day. He fusses all the time unless he is being held. And he never stops moving. He prefers to stand on your lap rather than sit, want to roll around and scoot around on the carpet, and has started drooling worse than me at the dentist. He's still pretty dang cute, but is exhausting. He'll be crawling soon, and then it's all over.
Abby is making friends in the neighborhood like only she can. She just walks right up and starts talking and playing. She gets that from Jodi - good thing. She still misses and talks about her Richmond friends, and misses our old setup. But she is adjusting and once school starts back up it will hopefully be good for her.
Jodi is getting her Oklahoma nursing license so she can start working again. She is such a good nurse and loves it, it has been hard for her to be away from it for so long. There is a lot of opportunity out here, we'll see where she lands.
I'll start up in just under two weeks. Stay away from hospitals here if you value your life ;)
We're finding stuff to do out here, including parks and the zoo and some museums amidst getting settled and doing some house hunting. We've met a few other families that seem really cool that we can't wait to get to know better. But as much as we are liking it here so far, we still miss our Meadowbrook family back in Virginia. We wish we could have brought some of you with us. Once we get busy and get to know people better, it will get easier, we know that. But change can be a tough thing sometimes.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Well, it's been a bit - sorry for that. I know people have been asking for pics and photos. We've been a bit selfish, but who can blame us? Jake is growing well, but has a cold right now - we saw the doctor yesterday, and he has an ear infection. :( But he does weigh 9 lb 1 oz, so he's getting bigger. Yeah!
It was skating night today for Abby's school. I wish I had brought a camera! She did great! She fell maybe 5 times. Every time she fell she got right back up again. I'm so proud of my persistent attitude and she just got better and better. Best night ever, with Abs.
Abby has a pink elephant she has had since birth. She was looking for it today and this is what she said. "I'm looking for my Amy." "She gets funny after school." "Momma, you know what?" No, Abby what? "She's a really good hider."
Third year med is coming and so is great change. I know some great amount will be different. This is the first time in our lives that I'm just not sure. I feel pressure like never before. I know what needs to be done...it just doesn't add up yet. This is the first time that my solutions are not feeling good. I don't know why I'm posting this. I have 5 assignments to do today and none completed. I have things on my mind bigger then Meta- Analysis for an EBP class and I'm wondering if God's out enjoying the weather. I need answers. Soon. July is coming.
We had the best vacation ever back in March. We went to Nags Head, NC with friends from Medical, Dental, and other Professional programs. When I say it was the best vacation I mean it was wonderful. It was an eight room house with 7 families and loads of fun. Every day something was planned. So, if your family wanted to do something or nothing you could. There were kids for Abby to play with and she played and played. It was to cold to swim but there was a hot tub and boy was it great! There wasn’t a family we didn’t enjoy time with. I’m ever so thankful for the time we spent with those couples. I know my family will never forget it. Robby and I continue to look at the pictures and smile. With second year med almost gone and third year looming this vacation was the highlight for us all and we knew it. Two years down and two to go!
Whole Wheat waffles for breakfast with bananas and blueberries. Needless to say they didn't even make it to the table. Abby just slides her chair up and we ate them at the counter. (With a side lesson on where wheat comes from!) Guacamole made from everything yummy...well it turned out to be lunch. Complete with pita bread chips. (With a side lesson on Mexico!) Tonight, Italian chicken, zucchini soup from last night.
Wow. This has been a crazy semester. Glad it's over. Robby did well in all 6 of his classes this semester. Abby has been enjoying school. Abby ever sent she turned 4 will tell you that she's going to be 5 soon (May 29) and going to kindergarten! Yikes! I finished up the semester with my 9 credits with A's. Working full time still too. We were glad for Christmas this year. The break was very much needed. This upcoming year will continue the pace. I'll be taking 12 credits. Robby will be taking well class after class after class and then this summer 2nd year Med School Boards! Abby will start formal school in the fall. 2010 will be another big year for us. I'm beginning to think every year will be highly scheduled and amazing. Abby, is just so beautiful and smart. Her creativity amazes me. I love to watch her draw and color and cut and paste. She loves so many beautiful things. I'm so thankful she's with us... I'm so thankful she's with me when Robby is away. I have been blessed with the company of an angel. How different things will be in the Fall when she's in school 5 days a week. Weird, this posting went somewhere I didn't expect it to. Christmas, was beautiful. Abby believed, believed, believed. Her ability to believe in magic is a feeling that on Christmas morning bursts the seems of our front room. She comes down the stairs and excited beyond all measure. From the stairs she can see Santa's footprints in magic snow leading to the Christmas tree. Then, this year it was everything Barbie. She didn't ask for much: Barbie house, Barbie phone, pink playdough, Barbie bed, Barbie clothes. This we neat except for the fact that Abby didn't even have a Barbie. We prompted her to think about maybe asking for a Barbie for starts. She said "Maybe, that's a good idea." So here it is.
Halloween was the best this year. My brother Ryan his wife Devan and two girls came down. My brother Dan and Amanda came with us. My neighbor's with Abby's best neighborhood friend Andrew rounded out the crew. We went to Hanover Street. Saying it and being there are two different things. We went last year and it was amazing! Every house is styled with a theme. It's just amazing. And this year was extra fun by being "Treated" with family to share it with.
Of course there's pictures. Abby was Little Red Riding Hood. I was the Grandmother. I was crazy enough to sew the costumes when I don't sew. Robby was great and dressed up as the wolf. So, much fun. People on the whole loved it...kids actually were scared of Robby's wolf get up. To funny. Priceless fun and sooo much time preparing for it. I'm always sad when Halloween is over. It's my favorite. Enjoy the Pictures we loved everyone that was there and always enjoy this Holiday!
Oh, yeah the video was funny because on the street there's a old church and they had all dressed like nuns and music was playing. The song YMCA was playing and forget the candy Abby thought to just stop and dance on the steps! Priceless.
Oh, and some Halloween pics to show how cute they were together. Abby wanted to be a witch, and she wanted Jake to be her toad. Toad costumes were scarce this year for some reason, so we settled with a Kermit the Frog costume.
Getting Jake to hold still for a picture is like trying to glue an eel to the ceiling using orange juice. Go ahead and try, but you will look like an idiot while doing it and just frustrate both of you. He is busy.
