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!!

I LOVE CHRISTMAS :)

What's not to love about this month: the smell of the Christmas tree, the classic movies, seeing all the twinkly lights, and now, shopping for my little cutie! I'm pretty sure Violet will enjoy the wrapping paper more than the presents themselves, so we are going minimal on gifts for her, while we can. I'm off Christmas day, Vi's first Christmas! Then Violet and I are going back to Portland for a few days to spend some time with our families there. I can't wait!!! Wish Scott could come with us, but per the usual, Target is super busy at this time... Gotta love retail. Scott's store got a new store manager and that seems to have helped out a ton with Scott's mood about the store. He's busy, but he's so good about supporting my love of Xmas. Just last night, we decorated a gingerbread house while watching Elf. Man, I just love it!! Violet is doing great. The whole family just got over a TERRIBLE stomach bug. Had to go to the ER to get Violet some anti-nausea meds and Scott and I spent a whole day at the toilet. TMI, I know. I lost 3lbs in 24hrs and Violet wouldn't eat normal for a week. It was tough. She is a wild woman, going anywhere and everywhere she can. She loves cruising around, but is WAY too wobbly to stand by herself. I think we have still a few months before she walks, unless she suddenly realizes how to stabilize her crazy hips and jello knees lol. I am back on labor and delivery during the day, which means 12hr days and less time at home. Its hard to be away, but its so fun to be back delivering babies. I've delivered 80+ babies so far - the other day I had 4 c-sections in a row, and got to do a vacuum assisted delivery too! Its tiring, but I love it! Just in case I don't get around to posting before it, MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!

 

After just waking up... how cute is she!

 

Seeing the Xmas tree for the first time

 

Thanksgiving dinner

 

And finally, our ugly family Christmas photo...