Dr D Is In the House Yall!

I just wanted to give an update on the hubs!  He starts finals next week, after which he'll be HALFWAY DONE WITH DENTAL SCHOOL!  YEEEEHAW!  And hallelujah, he'll be done with most of the didactic junk he's been swamped with since he started (with the exception of his boards this summer).  Can you tell I'm bitter at dental school for stealing away my David for the last two yrs?  From here on out, he'll spend the majority of his time in clinic. 

I can't say enough how proud I am of him and his hard work.  He studies, studies, and studies some more, all the while taking care of our little family, doing his churchy duties, and being an awesome dad and husband.  And this is all done on very little sleep more often than not!  He is seriously amazing!  I know the last two years have been super stressful (he has some gray hairs to prove it!), but he's still grinnin' and bearing it!  This is the only pic I have of him "in action" right now.  I'm sad he doesn't have his magnifying loops on, they really make him look so professional!  He said this patient was amazing, and didn't move a muscle when he stuck him!  Poor patient has a mouth FULL of metal! ;)  

This last semester he got to officially start working on actual people.  He's done cleanings, sealants, perio checks, and cavity fillings.  There's a lot of students in his class who haven't done any fillings or operative procedures, and David's done multiples!  He's been so lucky.  He's got six patients right now, and there's also quite a few people we know that want to come in to have him work on them.  It's so exciting!  He does an awesome job, too!  He's very gentle and thorough.  (A little too thorough I found, as he found a cavity. BOOOO!)

They just built a big, brand new dental school and he gets to start at the new school the end of May.  New everything, perhaps? Yes, please! I get to go tour this baby in June for the dedication. Can't wait!



OLD BUILDING from 1950s



Brand Spankin' Newbie



So anyways, here's to the next two years going by super fast!  I love ya Dave, and couldn't be more proud of my man! 

Woot Woot, Brig Man's ONE!

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Brigston,

Happy Birthday to YOU!!!

Can't believe our little mini David is ONE!  (Little late on the post, he turned in Feb. Oh well.) Pretty sure he grows at least an inch a week.  He's our little boy now, and we just love the stinker to death!  He's funny, sweet, cuddly, sooo happy, full of energy, and he's perfect for our family. 

Well, since all the familia lives ever so far away, we settled for a quiet party with the three of us.  We ate us some corndogs and tots (as you can see he was thoroughly excited for his dinner party with Dad and Mom), played with his new bday toys, went to the zoo where he shot every animal he could see (don't worry PETA, it was his pretend hand gun), and ate some Idaho [see license plate] truck and ice cream. 

  

BRIGSY'S ONE!!!

His Loves:  When Daddy comes home, trucks/cars, drinking water out of the hose, playing outside, trucks/cars, getting in any dirt he can find, playing with friends, trucks/cars, marshmallows, yogurt, trucks/cars, opening & shutting the garage, playing chase & peek a boo, trucks/cars, reading books, dipping fingers in anything, and trucks/cars.

His dislikes:  Anything with a slimy consistency (grapes, blueberries, kiwis), the vacuum, my food mixers, milk, not being able to be outside all day, naps, when mom plays the piano at church and leaves him (I get the biggest stink eye), cats, getting his hair washed, and being told no no.

Favorite words: Dada & Daddy, boo, uh oh, husat (what's that?), ca (car), KyKy, & broom broom

He's all boy, makes car noises 90% of his wakeful hours, will pee on the floor if you let him go diaperless for more than 10 seconds, he loves to eat, and he's got a big toothy grin that will melt you in a second.  He's still really tall and skinny minny.  How we love our sweet boy and can't wait for the fun this next year will bring.  Happy Birthday to our dream baby!  

**Oh, and just in case you were wondering, I can now answer the question that's been on everyone's mind for years and years now.  (You can thank me whenever. I do accept small gifts and monies.)  Yes, it's true.  Everything IS bigger in Texas.  We found rock solid proof at the zoo.  If you don't believe me, take a gander at this here duck.  You're welcome.