Today is Sean's 31st birthday! Talk about old!!(Just kidding sweetie). Unfortunately he has an exam on Friday so he can't party hard tonight. However, we do have reservations at our favorite restaurant, Les Gourmandises, for Friday night so we can celebrate then!
This is the week of birthdays! We also want to extend b-day wishes to Lacy (her 30th was yesterday, Sept 29), Jake (also Sept 29), Roisin (today, Sept 30th), and Sean's sister Sarah (Oct 2). Happy Birthday everyone!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Finn Walks!!!
It amazes me how fast kids grow and learn. It was only a year ago that this little guy looked like this:
Now, he's walking!! Where has the time gone?
Now, he's walking!! Where has the time gone?
Monday, September 22, 2008
Visiting Kirk and Sarah in Cambridge
Sean and I went to Cambridge this weekend to visit our friends Kirk and Sarah, who just moved there from Chicago at the beginning of September. Like Sean and I, Kirk is also a native Oregonian and we've been friends since high school! Kirk will start his PhD in Engineering this fall and is enrolled in St. John's College.
On our first day, we stayed in the Cambridge and strolled around town for most of the day. Cambridge is a beautiful city! We didn't realize how big Cambridge University really is, both geographically and the fact that it is composed of 31 colleges!
Here are a few photos from the first day:
Belinda during our walk into the city centre
St. John's College, Cambridge University
Kirk's attempt at punting, a Cambridge tradition
On the second day we took the train to central London. I had been twice before and Sarah had been once, but it was a first for Sean and Kirk. Kirk actually works in central London, but never had the chance to really enjoy the city.
Here are a few photos from the second day:
Streets of London:
The London Eye and Big Ben
Sean and Belle at Buckingham Palace
Belinda, Kirk and Sarah
And here you go Potter Fans, its Platform 9 3/4! The scene was actually filmed in a different part of King's Cross station, but based on the location of Platform 9 3/4 it should have been filmed in Euston Station.
There are more pics in the Picture Gallery from both Cambridge and London.
Overall we had a great trip! And the fun continues...Kirk and Sarah are heading to Cork in mid October! We are so excited to have them over for a visit!
On our first day, we stayed in the Cambridge and strolled around town for most of the day. Cambridge is a beautiful city! We didn't realize how big Cambridge University really is, both geographically and the fact that it is composed of 31 colleges!
Here are a few photos from the first day:
Belinda during our walk into the city centre
St. John's College, Cambridge University
Kirk's attempt at punting, a Cambridge tradition
On the second day we took the train to central London. I had been twice before and Sarah had been once, but it was a first for Sean and Kirk. Kirk actually works in central London, but never had the chance to really enjoy the city.
Here are a few photos from the second day:
Streets of London:
The London Eye and Big Ben
Sean and Belle at Buckingham Palace
Belinda, Kirk and Sarah
And here you go Potter Fans, its Platform 9 3/4! The scene was actually filmed in a different part of King's Cross station, but based on the location of Platform 9 3/4 it should have been filmed in Euston Station.
There are more pics in the Picture Gallery from both Cambridge and London.
Overall we had a great trip! And the fun continues...Kirk and Sarah are heading to Cork in mid October! We are so excited to have them over for a visit!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Sean and Finn
These are some of my favorite pictures of Sean and Finn from the summer...
Here they are playing with blocks
And studying for the USMLE (Sean says you gotta start early!)
And this is what happens if you let Sean play 'dress up' with your child...
Here they are playing with blocks
And studying for the USMLE (Sean says you gotta start early!)
And this is what happens if you let Sean play 'dress up' with your child...
Thursday, September 18, 2008
The Revival of the Blog
So, it looks like my last post was June 11th, 2008. To those who frequent our blog (or began to lose hope...)we are very sorry for the hiatus in postings! Its been a whirlwind of a summer for Sean and I, but we are now back in Cork and settling into a more normal routine. The highlights of our summer included:
Sean -
1)Sitting at the Houghton's dining room table for 10hrs a day throughout June to study for the USMLE Step 2 Exam.
2)Taking the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (August)and Written (June) Exams, by which he scored a 234/97!!!
2) Summer elective in pediatric surgery at Doernbechers Children's Hospital in Portland, OR
3) A second summer elective in general surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
4) Meeting nephew Finn for the first time!
5) Using what time he had left to spend with his family, friends, and most importantly his loving fiance!
6) Frequenting his favorite eateries, including the weekly sushi feed since we don't have such luxuries in Cork.
Belinda -
1) Writing my dissertation, which I submitted in mid August! My defense is scheduled for October 1.
2) Waking up at 4:45am every morning in July to take Sean to OHSU for his elective because the bus wouldn't get him there in time for rounds. He sooooo better love me after that. Its amazing how quiet everything is at that hour, how much you can get done when you start your day at 5am, and how impossible the 'K103 nearly impossible question' really is!
3) The Annual McCully Firepit BBQ (Sean was there too!)
4) Hosting Ciaran's visit to Oregon. Ciaran is my officemate from UCC and this was his first trip to the US!
5) Sailing around the San Juan Islands with Sean's parents (George and Diane), sister (Sarah) and nephew (Finn) on their boat, Swansong.
6) Wedding planning, finally!!!
7) Travelling to Ireland and Croatia with my best friend, Amanda.
See, we've been busy!!! I've also posted some pictures from our summer and travels, which you can find in the picture gallery. Sean's sister, Sarah, also has pics from our summer visit on their website.
We hope everyone had a great summer and we really enjoyed spending time with everyone back home!
Sean -
1)Sitting at the Houghton's dining room table for 10hrs a day throughout June to study for the USMLE Step 2 Exam.
2)Taking the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (August)and Written (June) Exams, by which he scored a 234/97!!!
2) Summer elective in pediatric surgery at Doernbechers Children's Hospital in Portland, OR
3) A second summer elective in general surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
4) Meeting nephew Finn for the first time!
5) Using what time he had left to spend with his family, friends, and most importantly his loving fiance!
6) Frequenting his favorite eateries, including the weekly sushi feed since we don't have such luxuries in Cork.
Belinda -
1) Writing my dissertation, which I submitted in mid August! My defense is scheduled for October 1.
2) Waking up at 4:45am every morning in July to take Sean to OHSU for his elective because the bus wouldn't get him there in time for rounds. He sooooo better love me after that. Its amazing how quiet everything is at that hour, how much you can get done when you start your day at 5am, and how impossible the 'K103 nearly impossible question' really is!
3) The Annual McCully Firepit BBQ (Sean was there too!)
4) Hosting Ciaran's visit to Oregon. Ciaran is my officemate from UCC and this was his first trip to the US!
5) Sailing around the San Juan Islands with Sean's parents (George and Diane), sister (Sarah) and nephew (Finn) on their boat, Swansong.
6) Wedding planning, finally!!!
7) Travelling to Ireland and Croatia with my best friend, Amanda.
See, we've been busy!!! I've also posted some pictures from our summer and travels, which you can find in the picture gallery. Sean's sister, Sarah, also has pics from our summer visit on their website.
We hope everyone had a great summer and we really enjoyed spending time with everyone back home!
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