Friday, October 19, 2007

Award and Travel

Obviously there has been nothing too exciting happen in the Anderson family lately. I have been trying to come up with ideas of things to write about, but there is not much. A couple of bright spots in the last few weeks have been: John's award and my trip to Kansas.
John receive another accolade on October 6th at the MD/PhD Program Banquet. He became a Blocker's Scholar among other things with this award comes a travel budget- for scientific conferences only. However, if anyone knows of one close to them, maybe we could make it into a road trip. Here he is with one of his MD/PhD classmates, Sarah. She won the same award. The next weekend I made a trip to Kansas. Technically I went home for Brittany's wedding (sorry Britt I wish I had a better picture from the wedding), but I got alot of time in with family too. I had a great time eating out, visiting Grandmas and Grandpas, and catching up. Among other things, we celebrated Dathan's 20th birthday...Had an impromptu baby/maternity shower for Kellie. For the first pictures of the babe check out Kellie's blog...Working on college applications with Annette...Perhaps the best highlight was getting some quality one-on-one time with my nieces, especially Gracen. We went to the park for some bonding time. I have to say it was great, but I don't know how Cristy does it all day every day. I am sure glad that Brian told me to just take Gracen when I offered to take both nieces to the park.

4 comments:

the fredin's said...

Thanks for the lovely picture of me Erika :). Just so everyone knows, I was really sick that day, and that is why I look the way I do :).

Once again...you guys were so sweet to come by with all of those maternity clothes...it totally made my day. I was so upset I couldn't go shopping with everyone (sorry about that). I am pretty sure I have told everyone about how wonderful you guys are for doing that.

Well can't wait until our trip to Galveston in about a month!! It will be awesome...Jeremy keeps talking about their 1/3 life crisis...I keep discouraging it :)
Well love you lots!

the fredin's said...

Oh, and sorry to disappoint you but there is just one baby in there :) And I sure am glad :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the great update. congratulations to John - so proud of you both.
The "big" scholarship application goes in the mail today!! Thanks for the help. You two look alike!
Dathan is enjoying a quiet birthday today - just like he wants it!!
Love,
Mom

Anonymous said...

I like the new pictures you added to your blog home page. Great to "see" you two.
Love,
Mom