Happy 3rd Anniversary!

It seems like it was just a moment ago that I was walking out of the Oakland Temple hand in hand with Patrick as man and wife. I was so happy and I couldn't imagine being happier but three years and an Andrew later I find that I am happier then I have ever been. I am so grateful that we made the decision to share our lives together.

I love you Patrick! Happy 3rd Anniversary!

Here are some recent family photos. Thanks Again Erin for taking them.

Relaxing in the NC!

On Monday, June 8th, I sat for Step 1 of the United States Medical Liscensing Exam. It was an experience that I am glad is behind me! On Tuesday, Julie, Andy, and I left the confines of the Bronx and headed south to the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Thanks to Phil and Erin we had an amazing beach house to stay in and spent the next three days enjoying the sun, surf, and luxury of having nothing to do. We had a blast and can't wait to do it again! Here are a few pictures of our trip. Andy, of course, is as cute as ever!

Andy enjoyed his Uncle Phil, Aunt Erin, and cousins Olivia and Sam. Sam thoroughly enjoyed Andy as well!

There's nothing quite as enjoyable as building sand castles!

Sand sure does taste good!

Aren't they just the cutest!

Andy sure does love his Mommy.

It's our home away from home.

Next stop, Olympic Kite Flying!

Kisses from Sam. He and Andy are sure to be great friends, as long as Andy survives Sam's tackle hugs ;)

Sam just loved to hold Baby Andy.

Andyventures in Idaho

So I am a little behind on posting. On June 1st, Andy and I left California for Idaho Falls. We landed in Salt Lake City and spent the night with my grandparents in Springville. On June second Grandpa and Grammie Scarborough picked us up. Andy spent some time with Grammie flirting with the workers at the Family History Center, while Grandpa Scarborough and I spent a couple of hours working on family history. Then we drove to Idaho Falls. We spent the next few days with Andy's aunts, uncles, and cousins. Andy was the center of every one's attention and he loved every minute of it.

On our way to Grammie and Grandpa's we stopped by to visit with Aunt Crystal. Andy and Joey hit it off. The next night we had a slumber party with Joey on Grammie and Grandpa's Living room floor. (I think I am almost too old to sleep on the floor, but it was fun.)

Andy loved playing with all of his cousins...

and of course Aunt Cassie.

Aunt Crystal let him wear her Marine hat to beat up the Army Airborne Bear...

After several hits it looked like Andy would win...

But the bear got the best of him.

Everyone was willing to share their toys!

The Cousins!

Andy really wanted...

to eat Crystal's hat!

Uncle Dan helped Andy see the world at a whole new level.

Andy got to meet my friend Kim on Thursday and then he got to play with his cousins outside. He can't wait to play football with Cody, Wyatt, and Billy, but for now a walk around the track was fun.

On Saturday Crystal watched Andy while I was able to go to the temple for the first time since Andy was born. It was really nice. Thanks Crystal!

Grandpa made us some yummy lobster our last night in Idaho. Unfortunately he didn't get to eat much before he started to feel unwell. We were all scared that he had a heart attack so the ambulance came to pick him up and take him to the hospital. We went to visit him on Sunday before Uncle David took us to the airport. Grandpa was doing much better. We are glad that he was okay. Andy really loves his Grandpa.

When we arrived at the hospital Andy had just fallen asleep; he was so tired he stayed asleep while I pulled him out of the car, walked to Grandpa's room, and he was even passed around to several people before he woke up.

We really enjoyed our time in Idaho and can't wait to visit again!