Mexico 2009

Somehow I convinced my parents to join me on one of my fanatical trips. All my life they have been supporting and funding (thanks daddy) all my trips but finally they partook of the greatness of it all. I could be wrong, but I don't think they will ever look back. Thanks for the best spring break yet!
The trip started with a birthday pick up from the airport........

Then we drove to Mexico to spend a week building an orphanage and spending time with the orphans.

And the trip ending with a sunset on the beach......

P.S.
So cute, it melted my heart. Julia insisted that I braided her hair because she thought that is "what you have to do" when you did humanitarian work. I guess it's because her big sister came home with crazy hairdos.

Robert's Spring Break

Although it wasn't sailing lessons in the Bahamas or hiking Machu Picchu (like his classmates) I am pretty sure Robert had a successful break! Here are some of his spring break endeavors.
Robert and his friend from school went to the David Letterman show! They had a few seconds of fame. They were front row so you could hear and see them throughout the show.

Robert was so sweet! Since he had the week off he made my commute with me everyday! I told him that I was NOT waking up with him at 5AM on my spring break but he insisted!

Robert had a conference in Philadelphia so we made a weekend out of it. I LOVED Phili. It was so clean and was rich with history. Robert especially loved the Rocky run!


Now it is my turn! My spring break started today. Celebrate!

Happy Birthday Week to the MOST AMAZING Girl

Well everyone-
I want to let you know that Lindsay is turning 25 on Easter Sunday (April 12). This post is to commence the birthday week celebration.

I am the luckiest man alive to be married to such an incredible person. Lindsay's smile says it all. She is full of love, energy, and happiness. She has made my life complete. Thank you, Lindsay, for who you are and what you do. You give more to us than I could ever imagine anyone giving to anything.

If you see Lindsay this week, let her know that you know she will be 25 on Easter. You could do this by winking, sending a text message, or any other gesture that is socially appropriate (perhaps posting a comment here).

Lindsay, thank you again being born and making everyone who knows you a better person. I love you.

Flat Stanley

My cousins’ 2nd grade class is sending Flat Stanley around the country. We were honored enough to have him come stay with us for he week. We took him all around the city with us.

Every time we took Stanley out to get a picture people would yell “Hey isn’t that Flat Stanley?” and would stop and watch. Robert had never heard of Flat Stanly before so he was amazed how famous he was.

The Madson's, A breath of fresh air!

After one of the busiest weeks of our lives it was a breath of fresh air to have Ericka and Wes come for a visit. I loved seeing Ericka in the big city ...or more like it…. seeing the big city with Ericka. We ate lots of treats, found a great Mexican restaurant, and saw famous people.

Ericka you make me laugh hard.Wes, I had no idea how funny you are. Thanks for letting Robert talk your ear off about medicine and keeping us laughing. We are excited for you guys to visit us again!

He is Lean,
He is Mean,
He is a test busting machine!

Congratulation Robert on finishing all your tests! May you enjoy your spring break, sleeping in past 4 AM, reading a book about something other than anatomy, and may you rock all the tests to come!

Thanks for wearing my student’s TEST BUSTING shirt to your exam. My students loved the picture and it gave me a good laugh.

You're giving me a headache!

Robert has had an intense block of tests these last two weeks. They say it is one of the most challenging weeks of medical school. He has been pulling wacky hours, usually only sleeping a couple hours a night. I wake up to him studying and usually when I go to bed he is studying.

Just watching him gives me a headache!!!!

You can do it, babe! I am so proud of you. xoxoxox