Many of you know that I am obsessed with getting a Cricut! For the past two months, I have followed blogs associated with cricut inspirational projects. One of the ones I follow daily is called Everyday Cricut. They have the cutest ideas that will give you tons of inspiration and make you want a Cricut even more! This week, they are giving away a new Cricut Expressions 2. Can you imagine all the things I could do for Miss Trista...room decor, birthday parties, scrapbooks! The possibilities are endless!
If you are obsessed as I am, check out the Everyday Cricut blog @ www.cricutholiday.com and enter to win the Cricut Expression 2 @ http://www.cricutholiday.com/2011/04/enter-here-to-win-new-cricut.html
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
DC Day Date
Last weekend, Travis and I decided we could not go any longer without the Texas Mexican food we so dearly adore. The closest location for that happens to be 2 1/2 hours south in Washington D.C...we were desperate! There happens to be a Uncle Julio's just like the one we frequently visited in Fort Worth. This INSANE craving led us to plan a DC Day Date.
Our day included a stroll through the American History Museum and delicious Mexican food. You might say we had enough food to feed a family of six. The poor waitress had to refill our chips and hot sauce THREE times and our dishes didn't need to go through the wash. I know you are thinking of a few animal names to label us with, but I cannot tell you how much we miss good Mexican food. The east coast does not know what they are doing when it comes to Tex Mex. For those of you moving this direction, steal some recipes before you move!
Here are a few pictures from the museum.
Washington Monument
Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
Julia Child's Kitchen
Our day included a stroll through the American History Museum and delicious Mexican food. You might say we had enough food to feed a family of six. The poor waitress had to refill our chips and hot sauce THREE times and our dishes didn't need to go through the wash. I know you are thinking of a few animal names to label us with, but I cannot tell you how much we miss good Mexican food. The east coast does not know what they are doing when it comes to Tex Mex. For those of you moving this direction, steal some recipes before you move!
Here are a few pictures from the museum.
Washington Monument
Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
Julia Child's Kitchen
Half Way There
We are half way through this pregnancy! At our 20 week ultrasound, we heard the words, "I think it's a girl. Yeah, I think it's a girl." The "think" part of that comment was not as reassuring as I would have liked, but we definitely didn't see anything extra! We are going to cross our fingers and go with our initial instincts to purchase girly things since our insurance will not pay for another ultrasound. Travis and I are very excited about becoming parents, and cannot wait to pamper Miss Trista.
I would have loved to post an ultrasound picture, but we only received two pictures and they are not readable. Instead, I will post a picture of my bump. I am very self-conscious without the bump, so the bump adds even more anxiety!
I would have loved to post an ultrasound picture, but we only received two pictures and they are not readable. Instead, I will post a picture of my bump. I am very self-conscious without the bump, so the bump adds even more anxiety!
Internal Medicine
Well, Dr. Lehman is officially going into Internal Medicine at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. He will wrap up his internship in Philadelphia on June 11, 2011, and jump start his new job on July 1, 2011. I am so proud of Travis, and how much he has grown in his profession!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Long Overdue
I know, I know, this post is long overdue! I am not making any promises that the next one will be one time.
A lot has happened since my last post, and Travis and I are truly looking forward to 2011. Travis has been on the interview trail since early Novemeber looking for an internal medicine residency. Just this week, he wrapped up his interviews in Joplin, MO. Nothing is set in stone, but the BEST came last in this case. They offered him a position, but they could not make it official since the match is not until February 14th. We are both extremely excited, but nervous since we have heard horror stories about programs offering interviewees a position and then not ranking them in the match. Travis feels the program director was sincere, so we will know the real outcome in a few weeks. The position they want him for is a grant funded position for physicians who want to focus on primary care, which Travis definitely wants to do! Aside from him getting to develop his own curriculum and work in a rural setting for some of the rotations (all wonderful), he will also get an additional monthly stipend to supplement his income...YAY! I am super excited about the possibility of being 5 1/2 hours from FAMILY and FRIENDS, and the low cost of living.
As for me, I have officially completed my first two semesters of graduate school and have one and a half years to go! Regardless of where we end up next year, I am going to fly back to Philly once per month for class until I finish everything. I am also substituting in the district that Travis and I live in and working 5 hours per week in an Urban elementary school to gain practicum hours. I leave my practicum each week thankful for the conditions I grew up in. You would not believe some of the trauma these children have endured.
Travis and I are also expecting our little one on July 27th. The shock is finally starting to fade, and we are beginning to get excited. We posted the last ultrasound pictures on the refrigerator. Every time, I walk by them I think,"Oh my, we are going to be parents soon!" We will have a lot going on, our baby, the move, new job, school in Philly, but I strongly believe we are dealt what we can handle.
A lot has happened since my last post, and Travis and I are truly looking forward to 2011. Travis has been on the interview trail since early Novemeber looking for an internal medicine residency. Just this week, he wrapped up his interviews in Joplin, MO. Nothing is set in stone, but the BEST came last in this case. They offered him a position, but they could not make it official since the match is not until February 14th. We are both extremely excited, but nervous since we have heard horror stories about programs offering interviewees a position and then not ranking them in the match. Travis feels the program director was sincere, so we will know the real outcome in a few weeks. The position they want him for is a grant funded position for physicians who want to focus on primary care, which Travis definitely wants to do! Aside from him getting to develop his own curriculum and work in a rural setting for some of the rotations (all wonderful), he will also get an additional monthly stipend to supplement his income...YAY! I am super excited about the possibility of being 5 1/2 hours from FAMILY and FRIENDS, and the low cost of living.
As for me, I have officially completed my first two semesters of graduate school and have one and a half years to go! Regardless of where we end up next year, I am going to fly back to Philly once per month for class until I finish everything. I am also substituting in the district that Travis and I live in and working 5 hours per week in an Urban elementary school to gain practicum hours. I leave my practicum each week thankful for the conditions I grew up in. You would not believe some of the trauma these children have endured.
Travis and I are also expecting our little one on July 27th. The shock is finally starting to fade, and we are beginning to get excited. We posted the last ultrasound pictures on the refrigerator. Every time, I walk by them I think,"Oh my, we are going to be parents soon!" We will have a lot going on, our baby, the move, new job, school in Philly, but I strongly believe we are dealt what we can handle.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Double T
I'm sure those of you who keep up with my blog have come to the realization that "Double T" is not going to be a weekly entry! However, here is an update.
Travis just finished pulminology, and is beginning surgery this week. He is excited about the rotation, but nervous about the schedule. Most of you know surgery is one of his favorite specialties. He has also been submitting applications for residency. He has come to a place where he cannot decide on one specialty because he enjoys internal medicine and surgery equally. Since this is the case, he is applying to both types of programs. We both feel whatever is meant to happen will happen. Please keep us in your prayers as we go through this process. Everything at this point has been submitted properly and the programs he has applied to have downloaded his application...WOOOHOOO!
Travis just finished pulminology, and is beginning surgery this week. He is excited about the rotation, but nervous about the schedule. Most of you know surgery is one of his favorite specialties. He has also been submitting applications for residency. He has come to a place where he cannot decide on one specialty because he enjoys internal medicine and surgery equally. Since this is the case, he is applying to both types of programs. We both feel whatever is meant to happen will happen. Please keep us in your prayers as we go through this process. Everything at this point has been submitted properly and the programs he has applied to have downloaded his application...WOOOHOOO!
Back to the Grind
I finally got a job, so it is back to the grind for me! I am filling a long term substitute position as a Family and Consumer Science teacher in Elverson, PA. It is about 45 minutes from where Travis and I live.
The job is definitely less demanding than my last teaching position, but the environment is completely different. The students are not as respectful, but they are getting better. The teachers do not appear to be close to one another, and the school just does not seem unified or full of spirit/excitement.
I am sure I will get used to it.
The job is definitely less demanding than my last teaching position, but the environment is completely different. The students are not as respectful, but they are getting better. The teachers do not appear to be close to one another, and the school just does not seem unified or full of spirit/excitement.
I am sure I will get used to it.
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