Where Have I Been?

Whew! I'm back.

Our family was staying with my parents for 3 weeks in June. When we came back home we packed up our little condo, and moved into a house. My husband and I attended post second year requirement for the occupation of medicine (PROM) and boards bash! We also got his Step 1 scores back.

~It was so amazing to be able to see family and friends for an extended period of time. I want my kids to know their grandparents and vice versa! We had a great time.

~Our new home is such a blessing! It's twice the size of our old place. In a great neighborhood close to the medical center. Everyone has their own bedroom, and there's a large backyard!

~Mark worked very hard on planning boards bash. As class president this is one of their responsibilities. Its basically a time to have fun and celebrate step one and two years of medical school being over with. Most classes in the past have gone on a dinner cruise...blah. :) My hubby had a great idea that turned out super fun! He rented a bunch of carnival inflatables and had a barbecue. There were water slides, jousting, human foos ball and a bungee run. There were contests and prizes too. In my opinion that was so much better than a dinner cruise haha. Esp. since we had PROM too. That was also fun. It was a really nice dinner with speakers and presentations and a time of reflection.

~step one score: The Lord blessed all of Mark's hard work. His score is a really good one, and we can't be more thankful!

Ok so now:

Mark is finishing up his first month of MS3. This month he has been doing pediatric outpatient. It's a nice schedule with no weekends. He is learning how to see pediatric patients in the clinic setting and is doing well. It has been a good month for him to have a good schedule because of moving and getting settled into our new place. Next month is pediatric inpatient which won't be as cushy ;) In my spare time I'm looking up places for him to do his externships next year. So far he is thinking orthopedic surgery still, and thanks to his score he feels comfortable going for that specialty!

I'm really liking this year better than last. I'm not pregnant for once! lol. Mark is enjoying hands on learning. We are also so much closer to applying for residency and graduating. The kids are falling into a good routine, and we're just happy to be finally here in year 3. yay!