hang it up

Our dryer quit yesterday. Luckily it was on the last load. The dryer is two years old, but it is not under warranty. It runs, but it doesn't get hot. Chris ordered a part (a heating element) and it will be here next week. I am glad I finished the other laundry, so we will have clean undies for the week :P

I haven't posted much lately. I am not sure why. My thoughts are all over the place so I am sure posting would help me get organized. I am planning on getting a journal to keep with me, so maybe that will improve the quality of my posts.

Baby Olivia was born last night. Chris and I went to meet her today. She is absolutely beautiful. Beth is good, too. They are troopers! And one of my other dear friends just found out she is pregnant. So exciting! God is good! Congrats!

Chris is at school. He is going to some thing about operating on live pigs or something. It sounds bad for the pigs, but it doesn't kill them. Chris's first test is Friday. My semester is super-easy so far. I am a week ahead on studying. I am not complaining, because it may get harder. My internship starts next week, so I am sure that will inspire some interesting topics for my blog.

med school widow

Here we are again, year two now. I say "we" because I feel like med school affects me just as much as it does Chris, just in different ways. I told myself last week I was ready and that last year went by really fast (it really did) but now I am sad and selfish. Monday Chris took me to a movie (Step-Brothers, funny but offensive) and to eat sushi. We played tennis last night. We might play again tonight, if he gets finished studying, ugh. Chris has a UAB shirt that says, "Sacrificing our lives to save yours." So true. I get even more depressed when I think about how residency is going to be. Sigh. It also doesn't help that this semester is going to be the easiest of all. I have four classes, but only one class has exams. Hmm. Enough whining. I am thankful that my husband is fulfilling the duty that God assigned him. I just wish it weren't so time consuming...Chris reminded me yesterday that this is not forever. I have to get a hobby.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!

Today is my dad's 53rd birthday. Chris and I ordered a cake for him in Little Rock. I hope he and my mom enjoyed it. I only wish we could have been there to enjoy it with them. He has been taking excellent care of my mother. I am so proud of him. He is an example of what ALL husbands should be like. Happy Birthday Dad, I love you!

beach pictures finally

I am still trying to figure out how to use Picasa, any pointers will be greatly appreciated. Here is a link to our beach pics. I made almost seven hundred, so I only posted a few a my favorites. Enjoy!

beach bound!

As I am typing, Chris is loading the car for our trip. We are leaving early tomorrow morning. We have been so busy, I haven't had time to post. Finals are over. We had our second anniversary Sunday. I can't believe it has been two years, even though we have been "Chris&Amanda" for almost eight years.

We stayed with my parents for a few days. They are going back to Little Rock Saturday. We celebrated my dad's birthday early, since they will be gone on his real birthday. Chris, Brooks and I enjoyed being there. We picked apples and went swimming. Chris and Dad went fishing. There are no photos documenting the apple picking event because we were wearing our swimsuits. I know my mom is grateful for the break from the clinic. It was nice to see her. They are really tired, but almost one third of her treatment is complete!

Brooks has been bouncing off the walls! We had to put his crate in the car first, so he has figured out that he is going with us. I packed all of his stuff in a bag, with his ducky on top, but he took ducky out to sleep with him tonight. So funny. I plan to video him on the beach. I am certain that he will be afraid of the waves. Chris is taking all of his fishing stuff, of course. I have a few books to read. I am looking forward to this break, especially since it is Chris's last summer off and I will start working in a few months. I am sure I will have tons of pictures to post when we get back.

Here is a little extra:

This is a funny picture from a few days ago. Anytime we change the paper towel roll, he starts jumping around in circles begging for the tube. I am not sure why he does it. Maybe because Chris provokes him.

nanner puddin

One final is over. I think it was okay. My finance final is Sunday. I should be studying now so I won't have to study as much tomorrow. I am in the mood to blog.

A lot has happened this week. My parents are at home, until next Sunday. Chris and Brooks and I are going to see them this weekend.

Wednesday I met with a lady about an internship/volunteer thing I will be getting credit for this fall. YAY! I am very excited, even though the work will be challenging...I have some interesting things to post about this later...

Today I had lunch with Beth...I may not have a chance to see her again before Olivia arrives...I don't think she is gonna make it until August 28th. My guess is August 16. I know that is way early, but it is a full moon. We all know what a medical expert I am.

Today after I met Beth for lunch I got in my car and I dropped my phone in my drink. I am not sure how that happened, but my phone is a little bit jacked up at the moment. I dried it immediately and the only internal part that got wet was the rolly ball, which is a very important part on a blackberry. Don't be offended if I don't return your texts or emails in a prompt manner.

Chris made reservations for our beach trip. We leave Thursday. Brooks is going with us. He is ecstatic. We all are ready for a vacation. Chris also gave Brooks a bath tonight. He always gets so hyper after a bath. Then he sleeps for about two days.

We ate a Surin after my test. I made banana pudding when we got home. It was good. Chris watched 300. It was violent. Now we are going to bed. Later.