It is finally out of our hands. Our rank list for residency is in! It is a little scary and nerve-wracking, hoping we made the right choices. But whatever, it is done and submitted and here are the top 5:
1. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota - 3 year (we'd spend the first year here)
2. Mayo Clinic 4 year
3. University of Utah
4. Mass General in Boston, Massachusetts
5. University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan
We are really hoping to go to Minnesota for so many reasons. It would be sad to leave my job, friends and family, but the pros of leaving outweigh the cons for sure.
Match day is March 19th so stay posted! YIKES!
2.25.2009
The tax MAN!
So we got our taxes done the other night... sometimes a dreaded task... and I had to put a plug in for our AWESOME tax man.
His name is Jeff Dalebout and he is located in Orem. TOTALLY worth the jaunt if your not from around there. He is FAST, affordable and is in the know on how to get you your MAXIMUM REFUND (something we all want, right?).
We have been going to Jeff for 7 years now and have been more than pleased every single time. So if you're looking for someone new or are tired of doing it yourself, look him up www.daletax.com . I PROMISE you won't be disappointed!
His name is Jeff Dalebout and he is located in Orem. TOTALLY worth the jaunt if your not from around there. He is FAST, affordable and is in the know on how to get you your MAXIMUM REFUND (something we all want, right?).
We have been going to Jeff for 7 years now and have been more than pleased every single time. So if you're looking for someone new or are tired of doing it yourself, look him up www.daletax.com . I PROMISE you won't be disappointed!
2.18.2009
So Romantic!
For Valentines Day this year, we joined the Bollinger Family for a very ROMANTIC and VALENTINE-ish evening with all the other white-trash out there and went to the MONSTER TRUCK JAM.
We have never been to one and have been promising Tol for quite some time that we'd take him.
It actually was super fun. I don't know what was more fun, people watching or watching the actual show.
I couldn't believe how LOUD it was! Luckily we came prepared with earplugs and what not. Addi couldn't figure out the head phones at first...
We styled her bangs accordingly and we dressed Tol accordingly.
Although the kiddos loved the trucks, they also loved the cotton candy and Addi LOVED sitting on Trace's lap. She doesn't look like she is enjoying it much in this pic, but I had to post it cause Tracy is so funny in it. Classic Tracy.
And last, but not least, here is me (and my GREASE) and my VALENTINE! Love you, babe!
2.11.2009
I'm so glad when Daddy comes home...
Tol and Addi cuddled up on the porch waiting for Daddy to come home. They LOVE their Daddy!
Boat Show 09'
Dave took Tol to the Boat Show twice this year, and they both had a FABULOUS time. I can't wait til they go to the Boat Show to actually shop for a boat!
2.01.2009
Addiction, chains and Disney!
Before I start with the happenings around the Lamborn household, I have to fill you in on what has been occupying most of my spare time lately. I am a little embarrassed to post it, but it was the BEST find (thanks Lindsey) for all you digital scrapbookers out there... (I've FINALLY got the digi-scrap thing down)! The addicting website is digifree.blogspot.com and it's AWESOME! Basically it's TONS of free stuff that is updated daily (that's why it's such a problem) that you can download and use. Another problem is that I have the downloading down (huh?), but I haven't really used anything that I've downloaded. I spend all my time downloading. No time to actually scrapbook. It's getting to be a problem, maybe an addiction. It's like shopping for free, everyday! My library is getting HUGE and I don't even use it. What to do?
Anyway, check it out!
Moving on. So a week or so ago, flights to Seattle were SOOOO CHEAP! I took advantage and booked flights for Tol and I to go see Auntie Chel. I should've waited to tell Tolman because we're not leaving until the end of March and he's been asking 10 times a day, "How many more days til we go to Chel's house?" The solution to this constant question? A chain! Tol is super into counting EVERYTHING lately... maybe a little OCD... so I thought a chain would be perfect. Instead of asking me a million times daily, he could count the links on the chain a million times daily. It's a win-win.
I pretty much did it myself since Tol is not interested in anything crafty. He enjoyed putting stickers on the links for about 5 minutes and that's all. He reminded me the whole time while making it that he doesn't like to color. Addi on the other hand was on cloud 9! She loves that stuff!
Tolman's Addition. (It says 'SEATTLE')
The finished project.
Only 57 days left to go!!
Next up: PLAYHOUSE DISNEY!
Dave and I took the kids to see Playhouse Disney. We weren't sure how it was going to go since these types of "fun " things usually turn out to be a FLOP. To our surprise and satisfaction, they both LOVED it! They SANG, DANCED, PATTED and ate POPCORN.
Anyway, check it out!
Moving on. So a week or so ago, flights to Seattle were SOOOO CHEAP! I took advantage and booked flights for Tol and I to go see Auntie Chel. I should've waited to tell Tolman because we're not leaving until the end of March and he's been asking 10 times a day, "How many more days til we go to Chel's house?" The solution to this constant question? A chain! Tol is super into counting EVERYTHING lately... maybe a little OCD... so I thought a chain would be perfect. Instead of asking me a million times daily, he could count the links on the chain a million times daily. It's a win-win.
I pretty much did it myself since Tol is not interested in anything crafty. He enjoyed putting stickers on the links for about 5 minutes and that's all. He reminded me the whole time while making it that he doesn't like to color. Addi on the other hand was on cloud 9! She loves that stuff!
Tolman's Addition. (It says 'SEATTLE')
The finished project.
Only 57 days left to go!!
Next up: PLAYHOUSE DISNEY!
Dave and I took the kids to see Playhouse Disney. We weren't sure how it was going to go since these types of "fun " things usually turn out to be a FLOP. To our surprise and satisfaction, they both LOVED it! They SANG, DANCED, PATTED and ate POPCORN.
1.20.2009
Utah Auto Expo
Tol's very favorite time of year finally came... and went: THE UTAH AUTO EXPO!!!
Tol literally looks forward to this ALL year long. He asks about it at least once a week for an entire year.
The auto's of the VAN variety always seem to be Tol's favorite. Great taste, Tol! They're probably his favorite because there is so much room to play in. This years top 3:
-Dodge Sprinter (AWESOME 12 passenger van)
-Hyundai Entourage (SWEET mini van)
-GMC cargo van (not sure what it was called)
We spent 90% of our time there in those 3 substantial vehicles.
Tol was lucky enough to go 4 times (2x in one day) while it was here.
He is so obsessed with cars and LOVED every second spent there.
Everyone was so impressed by Tol's car knowledge!!
He wore himself out and fell asleep in no time on our way home, with his Range Rover in his lap.
Stay tuned for the RV Expo (Tol says he's going to drive an RV when he's 16! Haha) and Boat Expo!
Until next year...
Tol literally looks forward to this ALL year long. He asks about it at least once a week for an entire year.
The auto's of the VAN variety always seem to be Tol's favorite. Great taste, Tol! They're probably his favorite because there is so much room to play in. This years top 3:
-Dodge Sprinter (AWESOME 12 passenger van)
-Hyundai Entourage (SWEET mini van)
-GMC cargo van (not sure what it was called)
We spent 90% of our time there in those 3 substantial vehicles.
Tol was lucky enough to go 4 times (2x in one day) while it was here.
He is so obsessed with cars and LOVED every second spent there.
Everyone was so impressed by Tol's car knowledge!!
He wore himself out and fell asleep in no time on our way home, with his Range Rover in his lap.
Stay tuned for the RV Expo (Tol says he's going to drive an RV when he's 16! Haha) and Boat Expo!
Until next year...
1.15.2009
Interview Update
The interviewing process is FINALLY coming to a close and, to put it bluntly, I couldn't be more thrilled.
It has been quite the process. The last 2 months it seems Dave has been gone more than he's been home. Some trips have been over-nighters (like the one he is currently on), and some have been over a week long!
He is in Spokane, WA right now and thanks to Jury Duty, this could be his last trip. WOO HOO!!!! He was supposed to go to AZ at the beginning of next week, but the dreaded (or not) jury summons came. Let's face it, Dave has covered his bases a few times over, and since the programs in AZ aren't at the top of his list (sorry Rach), this jury duty thing could be saving us $500+.
Anyway, so here is the the UNREVISED top 5:
1. U of U
2. Dartmouth
3. Harvard
4. Mayo
5. Michigan
Like I said, it is unrevised. For example, it might be impossible to afford to live in Boston for 4 years for our little family. We need to do our research.
If it were completely up to me, this is what I'd want to do:
So the Anesthesiology residency has what they call a 'transitional year'. That basically means you can do the 1st year somewhere different than the next, and last 3 years. So I would choose to do the transitional year here and the next 3 at Dartmouth. I love the thought of living in New Hampshire. I have only been there once, but it was beautiful and Dave said the city we'd live in is small & quaint. I've always been a big-city gal, but the older I get the nicer a small city sounds, especially for only 3 years. We definitely want to end up back here in Utah when all is said and done, so I feel like this is our chance to branch out for a while. Plus, it will give all of you a GREAT vacationing spot.
Dave & I have a lot to figure out. His ranking needs to be in by the 15th of Feb (O good- I just figured out our VALENTINES plans! heehee). It is out of our hands at that point, so we'll hope and pray we go somewhere good. We find out our fate around the 15th of March.
It has been quite the process. The last 2 months it seems Dave has been gone more than he's been home. Some trips have been over-nighters (like the one he is currently on), and some have been over a week long!
He is in Spokane, WA right now and thanks to Jury Duty, this could be his last trip. WOO HOO!!!! He was supposed to go to AZ at the beginning of next week, but the dreaded (or not) jury summons came. Let's face it, Dave has covered his bases a few times over, and since the programs in AZ aren't at the top of his list (sorry Rach), this jury duty thing could be saving us $500+.
Anyway, so here is the the UNREVISED top 5:
1. U of U
2. Dartmouth
3. Harvard
4. Mayo
5. Michigan
Like I said, it is unrevised. For example, it might be impossible to afford to live in Boston for 4 years for our little family. We need to do our research.
If it were completely up to me, this is what I'd want to do:
So the Anesthesiology residency has what they call a 'transitional year'. That basically means you can do the 1st year somewhere different than the next, and last 3 years. So I would choose to do the transitional year here and the next 3 at Dartmouth. I love the thought of living in New Hampshire. I have only been there once, but it was beautiful and Dave said the city we'd live in is small & quaint. I've always been a big-city gal, but the older I get the nicer a small city sounds, especially for only 3 years. We definitely want to end up back here in Utah when all is said and done, so I feel like this is our chance to branch out for a while. Plus, it will give all of you a GREAT vacationing spot.
Dave & I have a lot to figure out. His ranking needs to be in by the 15th of Feb (O good- I just figured out our VALENTINES plans! heehee). It is out of our hands at that point, so we'll hope and pray we go somewhere good. We find out our fate around the 15th of March.
I'll keep you all posted.
1.06.2009
New Toy- come & gone
I decided to tackle the HUGE project of cleaning out my filing cabinet (a little overdue). The kids were bummed when I had to shred their new toy and throw it away.
1.05.2009
Zada Post-Christmas Party
This year we had our salon post-Christmas bash at The Spaghetti Factory. Everything was great- except for the service. We had a 'white elephant' exchange and I was pleased to go home with my Singing and Dancing Douglas Fir. 
Jen & Christeena with their Hubbies and Dana, Me, Candice & Burt
Jen & Christeena with their Hubbies and Dana, Me, Candice & Burt
Jim & Deb with Jager being a funny man and Kathy & Liz
Karen, Lindsey and Dana
It looks like I missed some people... sorry about that.
I just have to add that I absolutely LOVE my job! I LOVE doing hair and I especially love working with all these fabulous people. I've known most of them for my whole life and I have really grown to love these people and think of them as family. Work is my home away from home and I wouldn't have it any other way. LOVE ALL YOU GUYS!
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