Milestones

HaPpY MoThEr'S DaY!

Haha, now who wouldn't want this little bundle of joy?! :)

Well, this past Sunday was my first Mother's Day and I finally understood why my mom dislikes this "holiday" so much. Not that it isn't full of good and honorable intentions, but it's a little awkward in church when the speakers are going on and on about how wonderful women/mothers are and all you want to do is squirm in your seat and think of all your shortcomings! However, I do think my mom is the grooviest around and my I couldn't have asked for a better mother-in- law! I was a bit disappointed in our ward gift though..... I love flowers, but Southern Estates does it right with a giant Symphony Bar! :)

Trav was so sweet and got this Willow Tree figurine for me. I LOVE it- he did good! And Collin got me The Giving Tree book. I didn't grow up with that book, so it's new to me, but I have a feeling it will be a tear jerker through the years. And check out the treasure on the back!

Yowzeers! Most authors put a small snapshot on the inside cover, but not this guy! Now, I don't mean to be disrespectful, but this would have scared the crap out of me as a kid!


Moving on..... tomorrow is Collin's 2 month birthday! His doctor's appt. isn't until Friday though, so I won't have his stats until then. He is such a sweet boy. Most people say he looks like Trav, but a couple have said he has my eyes. They are dark blue though and it's an ongoing debate as to whether they'll turn brown. He is so smiley and coos up a storm! He's also learned to bite down with his gums after he's done eating and is bored. That has GOT to stop quick! :) I can only imagine what it will feel like when he has teeth!

I love his dimples and bald head. When I saw this picture I couldn't help but think, "ET phone home!" Haha.

And he's already decided what he's going to be when he grows up... a shot put thrower! :) Or is this the pose that football players make?.... I dunno!

April showers.....

bring May flowers!!

So last week, I was dying to go for a jog all day and knew I had to hurry because it was supposed to rain. Well right when I stepped out the door, the sprinkles started. No worries, I would just go quick and it probably wouldn't rain too hard. WRONG! In just a couple of minutes it downpoured. I thought my eyeballs would get bruised from the missles falling from the sky. It only took two miles for me to be drenched from head to toe. And I wanted to cut off my hair rather than pick the nasty rats nest out! It was BAD.

On the bright side, we got these beautiful tulips bloomin' in our front yard!

And for our last bit of news.... Trav is officially done with his first year of dental school! And this is how he spent his first day off- weeding the front planters. :) He has a month of spring extension, but technically those classes are second year credits. I can't believe the first year is over. We've had the best time here in the armpit of New York! Seriously though, it's been such an amazing experience. I'm so proud of Trav and all the work he's done (no way would I have the motivation/brain power/patience to do what he's doing). He's studied countless hours, become an online Risk champion, tormented poor Jacob :), and eaten more wings than anyone else I know. (Well.... besides Doug and Bron!) Just kidding, but seriously. Trav, I love you and am so grateful I get to be on this adventure with you!