Bring it.

So, it started today.  In some ways I have been secretly hoping that it would never come.
But real life is back. 

Eric began all things work related today.  This week brings lots of orientation and training meetings, and then his first real day on the job is the 4th of July.  Hooray. 

This means that I'm now officially on my own here.  I did the church thing by myself today and I'm afraid that is going to become the norm.  I'm nervous about Eric's schedule during this next year (okay really the next five years) but this is exactly where we wanted to be.  We're doing exactly what we hoped we would be doing...so no complaining from me.  I'm going to be brave.  I can do this. 

Residency, shmesidency.  You don't scare me. 


This past week has been wonderful and we've enjoyed all of our time together as a family!  Here are a few highlights...


-Mastering the back float and swimming, swimming, swimming!

-Surviving some crazy thunderstorms.  We only had one fatality...

-Running at the zoo's splash park...along with petting sharks and elephants!

-Cheering on our favorite Toledo Mudhens at the Indianapolis Indians game!  Oh, and having your dad catch you a baseball from a Mudhens player is pretty great, too. 

 

-Digging for dinosaur bones at the children's museum

 

-Pigging out at the local Rib Fest

Life is good and we're ready for something new.  Let's do this residency thing. 

Simple.

These guys are easy to please.  Their perfect summer afternoon means hours (literally) in a blow up pool and strawberry popsicles.  Life is good. 

I wish I was a kid again.

He Did It!!

It's no longer only a joke...the title of Dr. Dockter is now totally official!

Eric did it and he did it well.  I don't often brag about Eric but he deserves it!  This was a huge accomplishment and I couldn't be more proud.  The last four years have been full of so many demands and Eric managed them all so well.  He found time to study and excel in school.  He found time to play with his boys and make them a priority.  He found time for me and made me feel like his top priority.  He found time for his church callings and enjoyed serving.  And yes, he even found time for his BYU Cougars.  He did it all!

Congrats, Dr. Dockter!

The graduation ceremony was a little long for everyone Max.  He was so done!

All of the graduation fesitivities didn't last long...we had our moving truck packed the night before and then we hit the road the morning after to head down to Indianapolis.  Thanks sooo much to friends for all of your help.  We miss you!

We were lucky enough to have some extra labor when we got to Indy...

Thanks for letting us put you right to work, Dad!

And now we're officially here, and we're adjusting well; although we miss Toledo a lot!!  Most of the boxes are unpacked.  Most of the wallpaper borders have been scraped off and we are now owners of a lawn mower and hose.  Sam has been lonely.  He keeps asking if his friends are wondering where he is.  Thank goodness we have a backyard.  It's kept these little boys busy, busy!

We're having fun exploring our new hometown.  Indy is big!  And we're excited to learn all the ins and outs.  We're going to like it here. 

Having familiar faces nearby doesn't hurt either...thank goodness for the Curtises!