I officially graduated from PA school Aug 8, 2009. I spent a great weekend with my family here in AZ. We enjoyed plenty of swimming, eating, games, and talking. Mom planned a fun "Family Share" night where we participated in talents (those of us who have any) and watched growing up videos. Thanks for the fabulous weekend!
It's always sad when the party ends. Now it is on to studying for boards, applying for licensure, and obtaining a job.
...all the cousins arrive!
Mother and Daughters
Divine way to end the night! Cheesecake!!
The guys watched all the kids while the ladies enjoyed a night out. Yay for celebrations!
Mary Ann's Surprise Baby Shower
We are SO excited she is having a girl, finally!
How could you not love spending time with these kiddos?
Shark attack by Ian
Pillow fight with Oscar (don't tell Mary Ann we used her nice couch pillows)
Pretty in Pink - Sarah and Lily
Henry warming up to me...finally
End of the day! Yay for Toy Story!!
Osky went diving with his dad in search for treasures.
He also dared the canon ball jump off the big rock.
Another comical dialogue from Ian:
Voice in the background "Ring, riiinnng, ring."
Ian answers: "Granma, granma." He smiles. "Play trucks." "Granma." More smiles as he points to the dead cell phone, "Granma. Play trucks."
As much as I love my nieces and nephews, I'm reminded why I am always on the "lookout" of what might happen next. I was watching Ian while at the pool. He enjoyed kicking in the water and then splashes the water that was on the tiling outside of the pool.. Once he was done it was "towel, towel, dry." I wrap him up and start carrying him inside. Halfway through the door I feel rather wet. First thought, I hope this water diaper works. Second thought, I'm sure it does else why would we be using it. Third thought as we reach the bathroom, take off his diaper, an outpouring of more fluid and I'm now soaking wet. I think Ian just peed on me. Fourth thought, I guess that means I need to take a shower.
Pool water or pee?? Still to be investigated and determined. What are your thoughts?
I'm looking forward for the rest of the family to get here soon... Adventures are just beginning.
As a reward to completing our graduate program, the Class Society invited us to enjoy an evening at F1 Raceway!!! It was pretty dang awesome. We missed those classmates that were unable to make it.
Top 10 Racers
Showing off my power!
Friends
Working it!
has been busy! I haven't been good at updating my blog. A few pictures from the last month or so...
Precious kisses from my cute nephews!
Fourth of July in the Country! Let me tell you, it was so nice to get out of the valley's heat.
Since Mary Ann and boys were out of town, I invited JP and Rachel over for dinner one night. We had a great time getting to know Marisha, Rachel's Litter Sister, and playing Wii. Rachel was quite the rockstar at bowling, but not so much at boxing. I can't say I was any better. JP and I did have a few good games of tennis, though. I was quite sore for a few days afterwards. Apparently I'm way out of shape.
Other updates:
I moved from this disaster
to this place
My roommates are great! It's nice to have someone around to chat with. We're all addicted to "The Bachelorette." Love Ed! Can't wait for the season finale tomorrow.
I have four more days of my clinical rotations. Graduation is August 8. Wow, these past 26 months have flown by, although, they've been really long. I'm still deciding where I want to live, but I am in favor of staying here in AZ. As from pictures above, I'm not looking forward to packing and moving again. I'm looking for a job. Stressing about taking the PANCE (boards) August 31. Many prayers will be needed. Trying to motivated to study. Finding many other enjoyable activities to do besides studying like having friends/family over for dinner, making chocolate fondue, watching Harry Potter movies, sleeping, going out for sushi, helping at an inner city health fair, and even cleaning. I'm desperately trying to do anything and everything before studying. Sad. I know.
I'm tired of the heat. It's exhausting and gives me way too many headaches. I hope my family doesn't hate me when they come to visit soon. Be prepared to drink LOTS of water, vegging at the rental house, and watching movies. It will probably be too hot to do anything else. I'm stoked to have a family reunion, though. It will be great being together. Hope there are some cool monsoon thunderstorms while they are here. Awesome!
I'm sure many other things have happened, but that's all I can think of right now.
