Graduation....

I know it happened back in May, but it is something significant that I missed. Good Work, Gary, you work so hard for this little family.

Match Day !!!!

So....Gary matched to MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Radiation Oncologist. Five more years in our current location. I am so proud of him. This was our first choice, and a very competitive program. He has worked very, very hard the last four years. Way to go G!!!!

Grass in one hand, acceptance letter in another.

This housed all the match day letters.
The two Mormon Baylor 4th year Students (and probably the only two with 2+ children)

Brownies and Chocolate Cookies with White Chocolate chunks made the day so much better.

You are Awesome, G

I love my husband, after spending all summer vacation sitting in a room studying for boards 12 hours a day (INCLUDING ON VACATION) his hard work and prayers paid off.

I love you babe!

Things I like about Miss L

This has been a relaxing weekend. After finishing up a whirlwind of December, too many sicknesses, and a fabulous trip to Indiana, it was nice to take a few days with just my little family. We had a nice relaxing weekend of yardwork, housework, and enjoying each other's company. Gary starts the hard part of med school today, and I have been anxious and nervous for him. I am terrified to be a single mom the next 3 months, but we'll see how it goes. I think fear of the unknown (hopefully) is always the worst.

Meanwhile, L and I have been relaxing at home. Her personality and talents are really starting to come through. Some highlights:

1) She doesn't really like dolls, but she loves animals...especially puppies and horseback riding. She screamed every time we took her off the horse in Indiana.

2) She needs a strict bedtime schedule. She has never been a good sleeper, but the Indiana trip did her in. The day after the big trip was a terrible night sleep, since then we had to be really strict...no movies with mom and dad, major schedule right around bedtime. We don't need anyone waking up at 3 again. I've ordered some books at the library as well.

3) Potty training has begun. We've had a lot of accidents, but it is nice not to have to change those poo diapers. She is pretty good about letting me know when the latter is coming, but #1 still needs some work. Any suggestions? I also have ordered books at the library on this as well.

4) She can pretend. My mom got her some dishes to go with a kitchen one of my piano students gave me. Yesterday (at bedtime) she wisked our mashed potatoes. Set a place for Daddy, Mommy, and herself with forks and cups, and gave us each a scoop. She was sure refill our drinks as well. I wished I had taped it. Maybe this week.