Alicia's Wedding

We had Alicia's shower and bachelorette party here in Dallas in Feb. It was so good to see some of my sorority sisters like Jill and Terrell that I had not seen in such a long time. Plus it was good to being going out. It was my first big night out since baby. We had the bachelorette/lingerie shower at Casey's home and then went to a wine tasting. It was fun and a very unique bachelorette party.

Her wedding was April 4, 2009 in Fort Worth and was such a wonderful weekend. It started with a rehearsal dinner at the colonial. Heath wasn't able to attend because he was at the wedding rehearsal of Leila. It turned out to be a Persian wedding ceremony. I am so glad he was able to attend for us. I hated that two such good friends were getting married on the same day. But I wouldn't have missed Alicia's wedding for anything. In the morning, there was a lunch reception at Joe T's and then we all headed to the church to get ready.

Alicia was beauty in a very form fitted gown--just what I always imagined she would wear. The reception was at the Fort Worth club and was beautiful. I got to see Denise, Brandon, Liz, Emily, and other Tri Delts. I found out Liz is having a baby ( YAY). Alicia and Chris make a beautiful couple. I wish them all the best

Searching for a house

A few weeks before Match Day I started looking for a new house. Some might think that was tempting fate but I believe that what done is done, and I am such a planner that I wanted to get a head start. Plus I am picky and I knew it would take a while to find a new house. Heath and I loved our Dallas house but we needed something bigger. Sawyer comes with alot of stuff. Plus Heath works in Fort Worth and that is quite a drive everyday. Once I start residency in July we will need some help with Sawyer and Heath's parents live in Mansfield. So Mansfield seemed to be the perfect solution to all of the above. It is a midpoint, there are biggerfi houses and meme and pop pop could help look after Sawyer.So we called on Casebolt to show us some houses --he didn't know he would be taking on the entire Coffman family as clients. I once heard that the average home buyer looks at 8-9 homes before finding the one. Well I must not be average because I bet I looked at about 50-60. I know it sounds crazy but I had certain things that had to be in the home. It had to have a study or enough room that one could be a study. It needed a big laundry room, linen closests and storage, an open layout, and a nice backyard for Sawyer.Some of the things Dawn and I saw were just crazy. I saw a hallway closet in a bathroom. I saw a living room with at least 100 precious moment dolls. There was one house that had so much trash in it that you could barely walk through it. In some foreclosures people stole mirrors, doors, light fixtures --you name it. So it was an adventure but we finally found a house we loved!

But then I had to pack something I hate! I will never move again with such a small baby. I had to work like crazy while he was napping and then try to keep him entertained while I did a few boxes. I did most of the packing while Heath was working on a big case. But we got all done --Sawyer even had fun with the boxes.

Match Day

In March I found out where I matched for residency. I was very lucky and got my first choice--Parkland in Dallas. I will be doing ER medicine for the next 3 years and I start in July. I am very excited but also a little nervous. Heath, my mom and Sawyer were there for the big event. Afterwards, I celebrated with Kendall and her family. She is also staying her to do Radiology at Baylor. I am so glad that she decided to stay here. I am sad that some of my other good friends are in Houston but that was there top choice--and now I guess I have 3 reasons to visit Houston--Alicia, Huong and Lauren.

A couple of weeks later I found out everything I have to do for residency. Parkland sent me a 3 page checklist. I am still working on it. It involved a drug screen which was an experience. I had to go to the hospital to pee in a cup --I thought no big deal I did it tons of times when I was pregnant with Sawyer. I underestimated the drug test. First I got frisked to make sure I wasn't hiding any containers of pee on me then the lady followed me into the stall area. The measured the temperature of the sample to make sure it was fresh and poured some chemicals in it. It was over the top. Now I am working on about 50 on line courses they are making me do for orientation --hopefully this means orientation will be shorter. But something tells me orientation will still be long and boring. So wish me luck and think of me on July 1st.

For you Liz

I am back--sorry for the long hiatus. No excuses but I was honestly busy. You will see by the following blogs. I was searching for our new house, packing and helping sell our old house. I also helped Alicia and Lauren get married and helped with showers and bachelorette parties--but that was fun. I am also planning my high school 10 year reunion and helping with TCU class gift committee. Most recently I have been busy with residency stuff. I don't understand why I have do so much orientation stuff before the actual orientation. I wonder what I will actually be doing during orientation. Oh yeah and I have a baby that keeps me pretty busy --so needless to say the blog got pushed to the backburner. I am sorry I am bad. But I heard about from everyone but especially from Liz- who I believe to be the Queen Blogger. So everyone blog is for you Liz.

Sawyer the Ham

We brought out the video camera while he was eating, and Sawyer decided it was time to make faces for the camera.

--Heath

Did you miss us?

I know, I know, it's been a long time since we blogged. But don't worry because that's about to change. Jenn's got loads of pictures for our loyal followers in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here's a Sawyer video for your enjoyment.

--Heath

This stuff comes in solid form, too?

The doctor told us it takes up to a month for babies to figure out how to eat solid foods. Sawyer got it on the second try. Hey, the kid likes to eat. Here's Sawyer discovering solid foods for the first time.

-- Heath