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

 

 

Photo update... Baby girl is almost ONE

Life update!

Sorry for the delay. Much like the rest of the world, our lives got a little hectic around the holidays. We had a very good Christmas and New Years. Violet was not very interested on opening presents but she  has enjoyed playing with them. Scott and I had our 3 year anniversary- hard to believe that much time has passed by already. All I can say is that I am one lucky lady having such an incredible husband supporting me thru these crazy years.
Work is great for both of us. I am happily off labor and delivery after being there for weeks on end. 105 vaginal deliveries and just over 30 c-sections later, I'm ready for a change. I'm on gyn now which means more time in the operating room and slightly easier hrs- Both of which I appreciate! Still loving my program and my co-residents. And Denver has been great too. You just can't beat sunshine all the time with a mix in a snow here and there with 60 degree days every so often too. Love it! Eileen just came to visit and we ha so much fun. I cannot wait for the day when we live closer together!!
Scott is doing great at target. They want him to go back up for store manager interviews in July, yes again. For some reason passing those interviews in omaha didn't count... Oh well.
Violet is huge. Trying to walk and getting closer every day. She has the best personality- mostly very well behaved with a little bit of sass. Which I love now but I'm sure I will regret saying tht later. She goes down at about 8pm and sleeps til about 8am, if we don't have to take her to daycare. She naps once of twice a day and just loves playing in her crib with her stuff animals. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful little family!! Still wishing I got to see them both more, but residency just doesn't allow that luxury unfortunately. Anywho, I'm writing this from my phone so I apologize in advance for typos!!