Going to sleep last night I was really hoping for a snow day. Especially considering that I could hardly sleep because of the noisy snow plows scraping the roads, it sounded worse than nails on a chalkboard. For those of you in Utah, I know nothing closes because of snow. Here in New York it's a little different. When there is significant snow my work closes. Not today though... there was a lot of snow, but I still had to go to work...
Oh well, on the plus side, Scott comes home Saturday-Sunday!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
MIA
Sorry we have been MIA on our blog. I've been trying to adjust to change, and I prefer to blog about happier things. I just wanted to share what I've been going through.
Coming back from Christmas vacation I was very stressed and it was the hardest time coming back so far for me. It was harder because I knew that when I came back Scott would be starting his year of medical rotations and I wouldn't see him very often. On top of that his first rotation would be surgery in Stamford Connecticut which meant Scott would be living away from me. If I didn't have a job I probably would have just stayed in Utah. But I have a job and responsibilities so I couldn't do that.
His rotation started at the beginning of January, and I will admit that it has been much harder than I thought it could be. When Scott has been gone I have felt sort of empty I don't know how to describe it. I felt like I had taken him for granted while I had him around everyday. Luckily he has been able to come home at least one day each weekend. I don't know if it makes it easier though because I have to say goodbye again each time he leaves.
The good news is that he only has one more week left of living away! Hurray this rotation is almost over:) I feel like I have done a lot better than I thought I would. I feel like I am learning to be more independent and productive. I have been cleaning, organizing and crafting to occupy my time. Also, our friends have been amazing and have invited me over for dinners, and to hang out. It's crazy to think that he is almost done with one rotation. When he gets back he'll still be really busy depending on which rotation he is on but at least he'll be living here and I'll see him more than I have with this rotation:) I'm kind of glad looking back that I got the worst one out of the way first. When Scott's finished with this rotation I'll have him post a summary of what he's been up to in Connecticut.
Anyways, when I'm feeling stressed, overwhelmed, I tend to withdraw which is why I haven't blogged. I'm getting back into it I promise!
Coming back from Christmas vacation I was very stressed and it was the hardest time coming back so far for me. It was harder because I knew that when I came back Scott would be starting his year of medical rotations and I wouldn't see him very often. On top of that his first rotation would be surgery in Stamford Connecticut which meant Scott would be living away from me. If I didn't have a job I probably would have just stayed in Utah. But I have a job and responsibilities so I couldn't do that.
His rotation started at the beginning of January, and I will admit that it has been much harder than I thought it could be. When Scott has been gone I have felt sort of empty I don't know how to describe it. I felt like I had taken him for granted while I had him around everyday. Luckily he has been able to come home at least one day each weekend. I don't know if it makes it easier though because I have to say goodbye again each time he leaves.
The good news is that he only has one more week left of living away! Hurray this rotation is almost over:) I feel like I have done a lot better than I thought I would. I feel like I am learning to be more independent and productive. I have been cleaning, organizing and crafting to occupy my time. Also, our friends have been amazing and have invited me over for dinners, and to hang out. It's crazy to think that he is almost done with one rotation. When he gets back he'll still be really busy depending on which rotation he is on but at least he'll be living here and I'll see him more than I have with this rotation:) I'm kind of glad looking back that I got the worst one out of the way first. When Scott's finished with this rotation I'll have him post a summary of what he's been up to in Connecticut.
Anyways, when I'm feeling stressed, overwhelmed, I tend to withdraw which is why I haven't blogged. I'm getting back into it I promise!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Christmas Trip Home
It was so fun to go back to Utah and visit family! It's also nice to get a break from the city and live a suburban life for a bit. Here are a few pictures from my phone, and the majority are ones I stole from facebook. We also spent time with Scott's family, but I don't have any pictures. I'll be sure to take more pictures next time instead of relying on the pictures of others...
On Christmas Eve, Scott went with my dad, brothers, and his dad to see Tron. I chilled with my mom and sis and skipped out on the guy movie. That afternoon/evening we got together with Scott's family which was fun. We had good food and played a few fun games. We slept at my parents that night and opened gifts with them Christmas morning. We went back to Scott's house for a few hours to open gifts with everyone there. It was nice to see everyone on Christmas and Christmas Eve.
So for some reason, me and my sister Courtney started singing the "Baby Bottle Pop" commercial song at Thanksgiving. It got stuck in our heads or something Scott heard us and asked what a baby bottle pop was. We explained it, but he had never had one before. When we were out there for Christmas, we went to the store with my mom, and Court picked one out to give to Scott. Here's a picture of him it.
After bowling, we made homemade pizza, and had strawberry shortcake. Strawberry shortcake is my birthday dessert of choice but since we moved away I've been having it in New York so Courtney decided she wanted it for hers. I did not complain---it was so good!
We finally got to meet our niece Jovie! Of course, we made sure to get a lot of Jovie time. She was still just a few weeks old when we met her, so it was fun to see a baby so new.
Keller was so fun this trip. He is so cute and likes to give everyone "loves."
He also refers to himself in the 3rd person which is very funny.
He also refers to himself in the 3rd person which is very funny.
Canon looking cool in his new bulldog football sweats.
Taesya is very girly, and totally into princesses/tinkerbell
So for some reason, me and my sister Courtney started singing the "Baby Bottle Pop" commercial song at Thanksgiving. It got stuck in our heads or something Scott heard us and asked what a baby bottle pop was. We explained it, but he had never had one before. When we were out there for Christmas, we went to the store with my mom, and Court picked one out to give to Scott. Here's a picture of him it.
While we were in Utah we were able to celebrate my sister Courtney's 16th birthday with her. She got her license which was exciting. We also went bowling for her birthday which Scott and I have never done together. He always said that he was bad and didn't want to go. He ended up doing really well! I ended up doing terrible because I haven't bowled in the last 3 years. Here are some pictures:
The birthday girl making her pizza
Everyone making pizzas
My dad making his and my mom's.
My mom getting the strawberry shortcake ready.
Happy 16th Birthday little sis! (I know that she looks older than me)
When our family gets a box of miscellaneous chocolates our family likes to play what we call, "Chocolate Roulette." For the game each person has to choose a chocolate and you have to eat it. We call it roulette because it is a gamble. There are typically a few very nasty chocolates in the box. We all went to make our choice and I saw one and said, "I get this one because it looks like a Snickers." I thought it was a safe pick. That was until I took a bite.... it had little bits of cherries, and it was the nastiest chocolate I have ever eaten. See the picture of my reaction below. If you have never played this game I recommend it, it's hilarious. Scott lucked out and got all good chocolate. My brother Cameron did get one that looked worse than mine. Inside it looked like a fruitcake with various candied bits of fruit and cream.
We packed up our gifts along with our clothes etc. and were worried it wouldn't all fit in our suitcases. We managed to fit everything and I told Scott it was a Christmas miracle! On the flight home they asked for volunteers to take a different flight for vouchers. Of course, we volunteered as we could use some free flights, and went to the gate where our new flight was. They called us back and told us we could take our original flight and keep the vouchers! It was our lucky day, getting paid to take our original flight!
It was a very fun trip, and I can't wait to go out again!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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