Family portrait, shmortrait

I can't resist posting a few pics from our family vacation, especially since we have our first true family portrait since I don't know when... Maybe Ellen's wedding. So, 3 years ago. No one else is getting married any time soon, so we took matters into our own hands.

I like pics where we're all laughing. I think it's more real life.

However, if you ever meet anyone in my family, this will be a familiar sight.

This pose was the brainchild of Ellen and me. My mother was very dismayed. Mike resisted the temptation to join. I don't see why.

Well, I hope that you have enjoyed our silliness. On to study some neuro, since I avoided it like the plague during spring break. Boo.

Spring Break

Well, we all survived another family road trip of 12 hours. Mama Jean even seemed to manage okay. Mom has finally recovered after almost 2 days after getting back. It was really good to see Ellen, Mike, and Maddison. Maddy was such a good dog! We walked and played, and she's a cuddler. It was nice to have everyone together again.

In other news, I have an infected toe. Beware of pedicurists that push back your cuticles! I little strange but true. I just saw a podiatrist in the ham, and he broke the news. Nothing too bad - I'll just have to apply some Neosporin and a bandaid. It's kind of nice when you think that you're crazy b/c you think your toe is swollen. However, my craziness was just proven not to be so crazy at all. Who knew? (I'm guessing this is a one time thing.)

I really do miss the ham, but I am afraid that I must leave to go back to Mobtown to study. Boo. Neuro is not a very forgiving course, and I refuse to screw it up this time. Hopefully, Chad will whip my butt into shape. Well, onward and forward - studying, lunch with some friends, and then packing to go back to Mobtown. I can't wait for June 5th!

5 people, 1 car

Here we go. Family road trip 2011. Be afraid. Mama Jean (my grandmother) is joining us for the trip. I have given up facebook, and I think there's a good possibility that I might leave something important behind - like my phone charger or socks. This could get interesting. 12 hours in the van to Richmond. 3 days with Ellen (older sis) & Mike. Then, 12 hours back. Mom has a virus with superimposed strep throat. Wish me luck.

Since my last post:

1. I am officially 25, which means that I am a quarter of a century (not half of a century as my mom suggested). No worries. She figured out that it was she who was half a century.
2. I do not really freak out about exams. (I haven't figured out if this is a positive or negative feature.)
3. I have stopped being a baking machine. Although, I still bake from time to time. (Luke informed me that I was going to give him diabetes.)
4. It has been a month since my last trip to T-town. Excellent occasion - Kim's goodbye to her roaring 20s. Hopefully, I will make another trip soon to see a baseball game.
5. My grandmother has finally agreed to go on a road trip with the fam. (We will see what disasters may occur.)
6. My lil' sis has taken one part of the CPA exam - only 4 more to go.
7. My older sis has a job and a house with her new hubby and puppy. (This is where our family road trip will take us for spring break.)
8. Baseball season has begun! (I kicked it off with a viewing of The Rookie - excellent movie.)
9. I rearranged my room. No one else can tell but me, but I still like it.
10. I miss making lists, so I though that I would revive this practice. :)