An Indian Wedding

A few months ago when one of my best friends, Chetna, asked me to be in her traditional Indian wedding, I knew it would be amazing and it was! I had never gotten to experience an Indian wedding before and it was as fabulous as expected. From the two days of events, amazing Indian food, the most gorgeous Saris and jewelry (especially the brides's), the dancing, and the Henna to the traditional ceremony and the stealing of the groom's shoes, the weekend was amazing. Thank you Chetna and Anthony for making us all a part of your special day and congratulations!!!

Our friends Jess and Hiram arriving in style. 

Celebrations on the pre-wedding day

My Vandy Girls

The bride's Henna -- many hours worth

Getting my henna

Showing off our henna

The Groom arrives in Style on the wedding day

Bridesmaids in our Saris

The Ceremony

Who Ya With? -- VU :)
The Vandy Crew representing

India -- sexy as always :)

Another Year Gone...

Another year has flown by faster than I can imagine. I turned in my keys to the Chief Residents' office at the end of June and officially signed out with the Graduate Medical Education Office after 4 years with the peds residency program.

It's been a great year (mostly) - I have to admit I did the occasional complaining about being the one people complain to. :) But honestly when Matt asked me at the end of the year whether I would do it again I unhesitatingly was able to say yes. I got very lucky with my co-chief Randon. I barely knew him before the year started but sharing an office and a job with someone for a year changes that quickly. I had his calendar synced to mine and had him on speed dial. I joke that we underwent a divorce as we were unlinking all our information and emptying out our office. We had great residents and great mentors and I can't even tell you how much non-medical knowledge i gained this year learning what all goes into running a residency program and a hospital, interviewing candidates, and teaching medical students and residents. It was also wonderful being the go-to person for the residents. Loved having an open door and so many people popping in planned and unplanned. So glad I got to experience it all.

Surprise Party and Cake from the Residents -- so sweet!

End of the year family picture

Randon and I with the Penguin -- long story

Birdy Quotes

Lucas: Mommy, you're the princess, daddy is the milk carrier, and I'm the Booya.