And...We're back!

So I had big plans this summer not to get behind on my blogging...it didn't last too long and we got super busy and when I wasn't busy, I just really didn't feel like bloggin!  Now I have a lot to catch up on.

The drive back to Ohio...


We made the long drive back to Ohio last weekend.  I'll tell ya now, I would prefer not to ever have to make that drive again...EVER...unless, of course, it is to move back!

Nate was in Colorado Springs finishing up his rotation there, he had our car so his parents were going to drive me and the kids to meet him in Rawlins, Wyoming.  I drove up to their house on Friday and we had planned to leave Saturday morning at about 3:30 a.m.  I had a weird allergic reaction to something at about 8 that night and by midnight the back of my mouth had swollen up huge.  I woke up with 3 hours to go until we had to leave and felt like I had a ping pong ball stuck at the back of my throat!  It was awful!  I have always suffered from seasonal allergies, but never had anything like this happen!  Luckily, I had taken 2 benadryl before I went to bed.  I got up and got some ice and a popsicle to try to get the swelling down, and because of the benadryl was able to sleep a little before we had to get up.

Saturday was the worst of the drive because of the swelling in my throat.  The kids actually behaved really well and watched their movies the whole day.  I was happy to have Nate along for the drive to help, I really don't think I could have done this one on my own!  This time it ended up being 17hrs Saturday, we stayed with some friends in Des Moines on Saturday night and finished off the rest of the 9 1/2 hour drive on Sunday.

Although it is great to be home, and have Nate around again, I miss Utah and my family!  We had such a great time and were so grateful to everyone who let us stay with them!  My sister was awesome and let us spend most of our time living at her house!

Since we've been home:

• It was like Christmas for Brynlee and Gracen when they walked in.  They were so excited to see their toys!  They have both been playing really well this week!
• We got unpacked and everything back in it's place.  I was gone so long, I actually forgot where some things went and where other things were!
• Nate started a rotation in family practice.  He is with our family doctor and I don't think he likes rotating with the doctor that his wife and children see.  He seems to like him though!  The schedule is pretty nice too!
• Brynlee started back into preschool!  We had a bit of a dillema that day.  I got a phone call that morning that it was yellow day, and the kids should wear something yellow.  Brynlee doesn't have any yellow shirts, so I told her she could wear a yellow hair clip.  She was not happy about that!  With it being her first day back, I decided we could run to Target and get her a shirt really fast before we went to school.  We were still running on Utah time and that really fast trip didn't go as planned and Brynlee was about 10 minutes late for school...whoops!  Her teacher didn't seem to mind!   The following picture is before we ran off to target.  That's all I got!  I planned to take one at school too, but once I saw we were running late, it didn't happen!  

I can't believe this cute girl starts Kindergarten next year!

Gracen wanted to be in the picture with his big sis!  Notice the yellow rain boots...he hasn't taken them off since we got home!

• Nate had an interview in Cleveland.  When he came home he said, "I think they are going to be last on my list!"  He wasn't too impressed.  He said that a lot of the doctors had foreign accents that were very hard to understand and that one of them was actually implying that he shouldn't be going into pathology because most people don't see them as real doctors.  That is definitly something I would say if I wanted someone to be interested in my program!
• We played with friends!
• Brynlee started dance!  She loves it!  She has a different teacher this year, I think she will do great!

Now What...

• We're headed to Columbus tomorrow to pick up Nate's car and see some friends!  I'm excited, I haven't been there yet, but I've heard it's great!
• Catch up on my blog.  We had so much fun in Utah and lots to post! 
• Nate has lots of interviews set up.  We'll be going to Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Kansas with him.   I'm excited for these trips, it'll be fun to get out and see some new places!
• Gracen's birthday!
• Nate has a test in Philadelphia at the end of the month.  We'll be going with him out there, and visit some historical sites!
• Finish some projects.  Somehow, I have a million projects going all at once.  I need to get them finished before I start anything else!
• More interviews in Texas.  I can't go this time!
• Christmas shopping!  I can't believe Christmas is already almost here!
• Nate's parents come out for Thanksgiving!  We're excited to have them here!
• The list goes on and on...but that's enough for now!