Rochester Minnesota, May 2010 to May 2011

Where to start? This year has been an emotional rollercoaster for me. It has been one of trials, learning and growth, frustration and enjoyment. Moving to Minnesota was unexpected, and a little discouraging at first. But we have realized that it was not all bad, and we were truly blessed in our trials. First of all, Jed published many papers in orthopedics and was able to present a paper at a medical confrence last week. And all of his hard work paid off! We matched into orthopedics at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio! We will be moving there next month, and he begins residency mid June. Also Jed and I had a lot more time to spend together this last year which was so great because Jed has been so busy the last few years of medical school. It was so nice to slow down, simplify things, and just be a family. We were really able to focus on what was most important. Perhaps one of the biggest blessings was the incredible people that we have met here. So many wonderful people have loved, encouraged, and helped us on our way. We truly learned to have a little faith in what God has planned for us. So another big move and another adventure is in store! We bought a house in Dayton and can't wait to move in! I haven't exactly enjoyed my small apartment here. Isn't it cute?


We are going to miss Rochester and will always remember the amazing people and experiences we had!

we are back.

Yes, we are alive. Just had a very crazy last few months. Last October, Jed had to go do 3 away rotations in Ohio, Missouri, and Texas. I really didn't want to move the kids around like that, so we just went home to Idaho. My parents came out to Minnesota, and we went down to Nauvoo Illinois to do a little church history learning. Then I went home with them, and spent the next three months going between my parents house, and my in-laws house. We had so much fun! Hazen had a blast playing with his cousins, and having really fun holidays. Jed was able to come to Idaho for a week during Christmas, and then he had to go do more interviews for residency. We joined him back in Minnesota in the middle of January, and have been enjoying being a family again. So, I will try to put up a few pictures of our fun. Jed submitted his rank list for residency, and now we wait...... March 17th is the day we find out where we will be going for the next 5 years of our life! I hate waiting! We will be moving in May, but we don't even know where! So we are doing good just trying to enjoy this calm time in our life before a big move, and intern year of residency!