Izzie time

How rude of me to ignore Izzie on the blog for almost a month! I am sure you were all disappointed to see posts about boring ol' me and Franz the last couple posts. I am going to give a little written update on Isabel to humor myself, please skip to the pics if you would like. Isabel has grown more than ever the last month it seems. Today at church everyone was commenting on how big she has gotten (which maybe says more about my church attendance than anything). For most of the day she is so delightful to be around. She currently loves to 1)help clean up, 2)say please, thank you (or gracias) and your welcome, and 3) ask mom and dad for hugs. I realize I should enjoy this now as soon these will all pass. However, I am reminded she is not a perfect child when she has temper tantrums once or twice a day. Who says you have to be two to start those? Anyway, some July pics for you all.

Car show in Logan...

At the cabin, with a healthy meal of hamburger buns and strawberries.

mohawk!

Popsicle with dad.

Timpanogos Cave hike - Franz and Izzie's first time!

She walked for all of 45 seconds.

She falls a lot these days - but is pretty tough, I must say.

Slurpee time--a lovely tantrum followed this picture.

At "This is the Place" park for Andrew's fundraiser.

First time getting her face painted. She held very still and then looked in the mirror and had a big smile. Despite what Huffington Post recently said about not teaching girls to worry about their looks, Isabel walked out of her room yesterday to place her hands on her dress and say "cute" for the first time ever, and then walked out to do the same thing today and say "pretty". Also, whenever she meets someone new she immediately shows them her shoes as an ice breaker. And she still loves mom's make up. Oh well.

Mexico!

Sorry, one more post without Isabel. Franz and I just got back from a great trip to Playa del Carmen (by Cancun) in Mexico. We went with 2 other 3rd year residents from my class and their wives, and it was a blast! We stayed at Secrets Maroma, all-inclusive, and the food, service, everything made me feel very spoiled. The only drawback was a couple days with rain, but by the last day the sun was out and I turned into a lobster. I am so sad the trip is over, but I was also happy to see Izzie.

Our room.

Franz, Aaron and Jesse in matching speedos - best pic of the trip. :)

About to hop on the ferry to Cozumel

One of our favorite memories from our honeymoon (4 years tomorrow!) was riding scooters in Cozumel - so we became a biker gang and raided the island. It was still awesome a few years later.

We stopped at a couple places for snorkeling and coca-cola lights.

Self take on the bike.

Last day was nice and sunny and we took advantage. Franz spent a lot of time reading his book.

Me on the trampoline...haha, I was inept at flipping, but got to jump high.

Last night at the hibachi grill - what a great trip!!

Graduated!

I felt like I had to wait until June 30th to put this up, but I have to share the good news - that Franz and I have officially finished everything - college, med school, residency - all done!! We have mixed feelings - sad to leave our friends, excited to actually be done. I think right now we are most excited for the 2 months off that starts tomorrow - I can't wait to sleep in. :)

Franz's Graduation from University of Utah:

Franz and his fellow residents.

Carissa's Graduation from McKay Dee

With my fellow residents

We will miss Courtney and James!

Random summer fun

Just a few pics from the past few weeks. We had a visit from Grandma Esther and Ashley, and somehow I didn't get any pictures from their visit! Lame! But of course lots of Izzie pics. :)

Enjoying ice cream. "keen"

Trying to get Oakley interested in her book

She climbs a lot now - usually to try and find some DVDs, but sometimes to read, which I am ok with.

Arts festival with the "yarn bomb" car.

Insisted on having spongebob join her in her car even though there is no passenger seat.

A little later decided to push him along instead.

Playing with Oakley

Guitar hero time!

My cute little future Stanford girl!

Guys and Dolls

Just looking at the pics of Isabel this week and looking at how she can be such a girl and sometimes such a little "guy"

Some of her fav girly things... putting on makeup with mommy, wearing dresses, and taking care of her baby dolls.

She was so excited to get a cradle, and she decided it was a good size for her also.

She also is a girly girl when she sees bugs or gum and says "ewww" and "gos" and "caca"

(and she is in a cute new dress from Grandma Esther)

But, she sometimes has her tom boy qualities - loves throwing balls, rough housing, and working with tools.

She even looks like a boy in this pic! :) (I also like the creepy sponge bob in the background)

...and her favorite thing - helping dad with working on his car.

Most of all, Izzie is just a cute kid!!

(sponge bob a gift from Aunt Ashley)

Summer dress, cookie filling