Friday, July 17, 2009

The Last Hoorah

Joel graduated from medical school on May 15th and didn't start his residency until June 23rd.  We were the lucky ones that weren't trying to move and settle into a new city like all of our friends so we decided to take an extended vacation, one last hoorah before the real job and real life started.  We were able to do so much and see most all of our family!  I will post this in parts because there is so much tell...

We began in Utah, I flew out with Norah and Joel drove with his brother Tyler and Higgins (he wasn't about to take an18th month old on a 20 hour drive). Tyler and his wife Kristin were generous enough to let us stay at their house for a few days. One of the highlights was a trip to Thanksgiving Point to see the farm animals with my sister Kassy and her kids and Kristin and the kids.  Norah was spoiled with cousins from both sides! The horses were the highlight...

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Jonas with a his tough guy face

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Miss horse herself, Emma. She is obsessed.

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Lauren and her famous picture smile

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Charlotte, the most photogenic kid alive... These were taken in Tyler and Kristin's masterpiece- their backyard.  It is massive and beautiful.

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The boys- Seth and Carden

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The other bulldog- Higgs cousin Angus. He's twice the size of Higgins!

1 comment:

JosetteK said...

OMG Mandi what great photographs and what amazing updates on your life.
You are a great blogger. Congratulations to Joel, what an incredible achievement. I can't even imagine the hard work it took to finally reach his goal. Norah is just getting cuter and cuter. Love the pics of the kids on the ponies.

Love Ken, Jo, Tina and Jordan xxxxxxxxxxx