Holidays 2014

I am just not a good blogger anymore. I have all of the best intentions, I swear I do, but life if just so busy. Most days I dont' have a second to myself, so its nearly impossible to ignore my family and blog (since I'm hardly home anyways).
Second year of residency is no joke. Our hardest year for sure. I have been on for almost 2 weeks straight and I cannot wait for a weekend off. I have delivered about 300 babies in residency already (~100c-sections and ~200 vaginal deliveries). I am learning a ton, but I am also exhausted most days. If you're like, wow, she's superwoman being in residency and being a mom - well, you're wrong. Most days, I am barely getting by and I am so thankful that my husband hasn't left me and my daughter doesn't hate me. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, so I just keep working (literally) towards it. Scott and I both look forward to the days when we will be settled back in Oregon, and life will be easy (don't burst my bubble on this one folks).
Scott is also very very busy with Target during this season. He is excelling as always and is just the best dad around - and did I mention best hubby too?! We are taking a vacay in March with my sister and her hubby (no kids) and we are really looking forward to it. Parents gotta have fun alone time too!!
Violet is ginormous. She is talking up a storm. She literally tries to say everything we say now (if you know me and my sometimes sailor mouth, this can be a little frightening). She knows her ABCs (although it sounds awkard...) and she can count to ten (again, awkwardly). She loves to sing and dance. She insists on wearing skirts all the time now (much like I did when I was a girl). She is an extremely picky eater (much like I was). She's even a little interested in potty training- although lets be real, I don't have time to potty train right now! She can be a little sassy here and there, but she's a sweet girl. She sleeps in until 830-9 most every day (much like I did - are you sensing a theme here? She may look nothing like me, but does seem to have some of my characteristics!). This is just such a fun age. I think she's brilliant, but I'm fully aware that every parent thinks this - in this situation, I'm right. ;).
Denver has been great. You just CANNOT beat the weather here. Snow flurries one day and 70s the next day. Always sunny and always fun things to do. Scott and I even bought some ski passes this year (yay for daycare at resorts). So while I do work nearly all the time, we do get to play here and there.
Now for pictures of the playtime!

How is summer almost over?!?

Life is so so busy, as usual. I am 2 months into my 2nd year (of 4years) of residency, which is great! 2nd year is probably our hardest year, so we're in for a rough one, but I figure it will go fast right? Just let me live in ignorance. It is really really tough working 60-75hrs per week, but we try to make the most of it. Every so often there are rotations where I only work 50 or so hours and life feels normal again. We have really settled into our house and made it a home with our new yard. Also, we got a new car! I've never had a new car, so I'm feeling very spoiled currently. Scott is doing great at Target - really not much new. Violet is a chatty cathy and loves to walk around the house singing. It is pretty stinking adorable. She can say probably like 50 words and can make animal noises when you ask her. She's working on her ABC's. Right now she really only gets to D and then it kind of turns into a mix of twinkle twinkle little star and ABCs. Still, freaking adorable. She is so smart and understands so much. It is such a fun age. Along with the fun comes the tantrums, which really aren't all that fun. She likes to throw herself on the ground and cry. Its rather hilarious actually. Most days, I can talk her down from her tantrums calmly, but sometimes, she stays on the ground and cries. Its a rough life she leads :). Scott and I are having a ton of fun with her. Over the last couple of months, we went to San Fran for a wedding, went home to Portland, we've hiked, been to jazz in the park several times, been on bike rides, had some visitors, etc. We try to live a pretty normal life despite the difficult work-life balance we have. And now for a serious photo explosion!!!

Yea, its been a long time...

Sorry for our absence over the last 2 months. Life has been crazy! We've been through 5 weeks of night float, 2 one year birthday parties, a week vacation to mexico. Lots of good days and lots of hard days. Violet is growing up too quickly, yes I must say this every entry. She walks (pretty quickly)  and is trying to talk. She points to her diaper after she poops (meaning potty training is closer than we once thought)! She's got so much sass and fun personality that she definitely keeps us on our toes. Violet and I did swimming classes together which was a blast. We've had many visitors and have more to come! We have been loving Denver and have been taking advantage of some of the nice days to be outside and to work on our yard. Just wait for the before and after pics in a few weeks - you won't believe it.
Scott is doing great at work, nothing too exciting, but they do want him to interview for store manager position again this summer sometime. He's ready for it, but he is especially loving his role as a daddy. While I was working over 70hrs a week on nights, he was the best dad Violet could ask for. I feel very lucky to have him as my #1 supporter.
As for me, just 2 more months of intern year and then the new interns come! Second year is just as tough as intern year and then in 3rd year things get easier. I am ready for this next step and to not be low man on the totem pole anymore. I absolutely love my program and co-residents still!!
Scott and I just took our first trip alone to Mexico last week and it was sooooooo wonderful. Adults only, gourmet all inclusive. It was amazing to say the least. Violet was great for my mom at home in Denver, but I would expect nothing less from my cutie pie.
Here are some pics of the last few months...

 

Hiking red rocks with my sister

 

Yaya took great care of Vi

Violet turns one!

 

 

Violet's baptism

 

 

 Playing with a new friend

Fun swim lessons with mommy

 Fun painting!

On our way to Justin Timberlake!

 

Relaxing in Mexico