Playing, Playing, Playing and BOARDS

So you must be proud because this is the second post within 10 days. And if all works well, there will be pictures! For the past couple of weeks, we had our friends, the Thoreson's, come play with us. I work with their mom and they both go to daycare with my boys. Their mom had to work through June so I watch the boys two days each week. We had a lot of fun, but it was definitely a handful. I had 4 kids, (3, 2 1/2, 1, and 11 months) each day and now I am grateful that babies can't be born that close together.

Tracen and his good buddie Jake

On Thursday we decided to go down and watch the Cattle drive, getting ready for the RENO RODEO.  It was so funny to be there, but the kids loved seeing the horses, donkeys and cows.  I think that it is the most "kid friendly" part of the rodeo.

Here are the kiddos...Tracen, Ally, Logan and Zack

Thursday we also ventured to the fountains in front of the Sparks Movie Theater.  Ally and Zack loved it and Tracen and Logan had a rough time, but it was still worth the trip.  3 of the 4 trouble makers at the water park...the picture with Zack didn't turn out the best, but he was there having a TON of FUN too!

Also this week, Logie Bear had his first popcicle and he LOVED it...he did a good job too...he kept his hand in the right spot the entire time.  By the end his face was a lovely green!

BOARDS!!!!  So today was the day that we have been waiting for...the dreaded BOARD EXAM and Chris is now DONE!!!  He won't get his scores until mid July, but I am so thankful that the test has arrived.  This is a huge stepping block in his medical education because he must score in a certain range in order to be considered for a Residency Program in Orthopedic Surgery.  I hope that he did well, and I know that he did!  

Now we are off for a fun FATHER's DAY WEEKEND and then our little family is going to Monterey for a few days before 3rd year and rotations begin!  Oh and the boys and I got Chris the most fun present...that he already got because it arrived early.  It is the Spinmaster Air Hog Battling Havoc R/C Helicopters and he LOVES them.  Good job us!   Every now and then I get him things that I think he will love and he doesn't and sometimes I hit a home run!  This is one of those occasions!  Now I just need him to not play with them so much! 

Are you ALIVE over there?

This question has been asked numerous times and the answer is YES!!!  Just a bit busy.  The last couple of months are crazy for me at school with graduations, prom, end of the year events...and even crazier for Chris.  He finished school at the beginning of May, but has been studying for the past 6 weeks, 6 days a week for about 8 - 10 hours a day!  DRAINING!!!  He is getting ready for his National Boards Exam this Friday...wish him luck!

Since I last updated, Tracen turned THREE and we are just now getting around to the potty training thing.  So if you have any advice, I will gladly accept it ALL!  However, having said that, I have NEVER met a more stubborn child in all of my life.  He must take after his MOM.  We had a fun birthday party for the boys and we have just been hanging out.

Last Monday was my last day of school and now I am just hanging out at home with the boys.  It is hard to get used to not being so busy.  What I used to do just in the evenings after work I feel like I have all day to do and that at times can get a little boring, but I will get used to it.  Hopefully we will have some play dates in the near future and some much needed time at the lake, if it ever stops raining.  

So, this is especially for the Grandmas out there, we are alive and well and will be much better about updating and sharing our many fun adventures.  **pictures to come if my computer ever cooperates =(**