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.

A Big Thank You

We have been so lucky to have had Matt's mom stay with us for the past few weeks. I had to go back to work long before we had a daycare spot for Haley (we are still waiting) and Karen agreed to come be our full-time nanny for a few weeks. My work has slowed down and we had to give Nana back to her own house, husband, and dog but we appreciated having her with us so much. Thank you for all the kids' cuddles, the dinners, the loads of laundry, and just taking such good care of us! We couldn't have done it without you!

Birdy Quotes

Overheard today:
L: Hales, I am so proud of you.

Love my sweet boy!

Dancing with the Puppets

We joined the rest of Green Hills at Cheekwood's Family Night Out for a puppet show. Lucas always loves puppets but even Haley thought the show was the best!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful dad. Thank you for being a wonderful dad for Jenni and me and a wonderful grandfather for the littles ones! Wish I could spend the day with you!

Prom in 2000

Lucas having a great time with his Opa

My baby sis with our dad

Cuddling Lucas a few years back

And a Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband and the best dad our kids could wish for. Thanks for all you do! We love you!

Day#1 of being a father of two

All smiles

Getting used to pink (and bows)

This little boy LOVES his Daddy!

Cuddles!

Dad in charge of bath time 

My favorite family!

And of course there's one more special father and grandfather in our lives! Paul, thanks for being such a wonderful presence in our lives!