Christmas Break

Christmas break was so fun, and so needed! We were so grateful we were able to go home for two whole weeks to hang with family and friends. In a lot of ways it felt like we had never left! 

I wanted to do something different and special for our parents this year for Christmas. I recently have gotten into water coloring after seeing all of the beautiful watercolor quote wreaths on my Pinterest. It was fun to paint and to make something for our mom's. 

I love how it turned out!!

This one I painted for Ty

We tried to take advantage of all the good eats in Utah that we don't get anymore. Cafe Rio definitely made an appearance, but we may or may not have eaten at Zupas three times in two weeks. We seriously miss it!

                                               
                                                

We also took full advantage of the beautiful weather! It snowed a bunch while we were home and we were in heaven. Yes, we are those people that actually love the snow. We played in it every day, and went sledding with siblings and nieces and nephews. We built this snow fort at Jordan Ridge Park.

While we were home I hit 16 weeks pregnant and we decided to announce our baby officially. My dad took some pictures of us, and it was so so fun to hear everyone's reactions. It made us feel very loved and even more excited about this little baby!

One of my favorite things about breaks is getting all my friends together. I have the best friends, and it's weird that we are all in such different places now! It's fun to see everyone and catch up on their lives. I am so grateful for these girls and hope that we can continue to stay close!! Not pictured: A sisterhood reunion, in which we didn't take a picture! Fail! Love you guys too :) 

Caitlin, Meredith, Andrea, Emily, Reagan, Sarah, Missy, Lauren, and baby Henry! 

We spent so much time relaxing with family, playing games, watching movies, sleeping in, and eating way too much good food. It was glorious. Thank goodness for Christmas Break and a job that is understanding enough to give me 2 weeks off! 

Fall 2015

Fall in Texas is a little different than in Utah, as in it stays in the 80s until about November. We did a lot of swimming and less of the fall leaf drives, hot chocolate, and normal fall activities. So when I found an adorable pumpkin patch in Grapevine we had to make a visit! It made us feel right at home. 

In October Lauren and I had a Halloween Party with all of our Med couple friends! It was a ton of fun, and I wish I had taken pictures of all the creative pictures. We found some simple decorations at the dollar store and we were set! I made this Spider-web bean dip and chocolate chip spider cookies for the occasion. 

I wanted a quick, inexpensive costume that we already had most of the things for...and this happened! I traced the pieces on card stock and we found the red nose at a party store. Can you guess what we are? :) And yes, the medical forceps are actually a straightener. 

The only picture I got of real people at the party...fail. 

I celebrated my 25th birthday! My family still managed to make me feel super special from many states away. Thanks Mom for the awesome package!!! 

True to our usual, we took advantage of every birthday freebie within a 30 minute drive ha. I just love free things! Especially on my birthday! I got a birthday burger at Red Robin, yum. Other freebies included Jersey Mike's, Grimmaldi's, and Coldstone. Perfect for two poor med students. 

Ty spoiled me by taking me to Red Lobster on my actual birthday. (We like to celebrate birthday week around here) It was delicious. I just can't get enough fish! I always get the Salmon New Orleans- a perfect salmon with pico de gallo and spicy grilled shrimp. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. 

25 will be a big year for me. The year that I will become a mother! I am very excited for the upcoming year. 

White Coat Ceremony & Parents come to Texas!

Ty's parents came to visit in October for the big White Coat Ceremony. It was the first time we had seen them since we left Utah, and it was so fun!! We loved spending time together, and showing them a bit of Texas. 

They majorly spoiled us with dinners out, mom-cooked meals, multiple grocery trips, games, and lots of love. 

Friday night they took us to Spring Creek BBQ, definitely one of the best barbeque spots in Texas!

Saturday was the White Coat Ceremony, a special ceremony where the med students get their first official white doctor coats, which symbolizes the beginning of their service as a doctor. There was some awesome speakers and then the students took turns going on to the stage to put on their white coats. 

I think he's going to make a pretty cute doctor!

Doctor McDreamy pose :)

We are so so happy to have the Deere's and the Warne's with us here at Medical School! 

The Batty's are also here at UT Southwestern, which means 4 Bingham Miner Alumni ended up here, pretty crazy! We have the best friends here. SO many game nights and fun times. 

After the ceremony, Ty's parents took us to Maggiano's, a favorite Italian restaurant in their family. I had never been before, and I have to admit, it was awesome. We got the family style meal, and there were like 6 courses. Spinach artichoke dip, anti-pasto, ceasar salad, bread....and that was all before we actually got our entrees! The entrees and desserts were amazing, and then we all went home and played fat dog. 

It was so much fun to have family in Texas! Thanks for coming for Ty's special day and spoiling us. We love you! Ya'll come again! :)