Today Sarah got her rotation assignments for the next 18 months of med school. She starts with surgery, which is by far the most demanding, both time-wise and in intensity. The madness begins on Jan 3rd, so the new year is going to be very trying for our little family. Please, if you have an extra nap or two, take them and send them to her! She might even be able to repay you with a little gall bladderectomy or some sort of suturing when it's needed. But you might want to wait until February or March before you start making serious requests...

In other news, I'm headed out to Cali again next week to present my dissertation research and file the paperwork to complete my Ph.D! It's a pretty exciting time. I heard back from one of my dissertation committee members today; he had a few small comments but signed it already. That is such a relief, in some way that isn't quite clear to me. I'm sure my adviser will sign, so it all comes down to the third professor. I have to give a seminar on the material (Cal doesn't require a defense of the dissertation), but I've presented parts of it a dozen times before so it's not going to be too stressful. I'll fly back on Dec. 16 to take my beautiful wife to a ball celebrating the end of her med school coursework. With that, the holiday season and fun celebration really begins. Woo!

I just got word that about 45 minutes ago we had a new addition to the family when my niece, Chloe Care Christensen, was born. Not much other information than that now, except that the birth was very normal, she weighed about 7 lbs (no weigh-in happened yet), and has quite the voicebox on her! I'd guess we'll find photos, blog, etc on Colin & Lily's blog soon.

Yep, Colin and Lily are in their last month countdown to parenthood. May 19 is the official due date although Lily might split at the seams tomorrow, who knows?

(more photos at colinandlily.com/photos/)
It's amazing how fast this whole process has gone. To C&L I'm sure that it's been an eon, but it seems like just yeaterday (late December) that Lily started to need maternity clothes. Well, it's going to be a crazy month. Good luck, kids!

Yes, honey. I finally got the wedding photos put up. Can i get out of the doghouse now? Please?

Click the Photo Gallery link at the top right to visit my photo album. Or click the photo above to head directly to the wedding section. Enjoy!

I guess I need to link to these people permanently, but for now a post here will have to suffice. My family has recently been venturing into blogspace to varying degrees. Brett and Rebeka have been posting lots of great information and photos at:
~ http://thebohnfamily.blogspot.com

I just set up a blog for Colin and Lily on their new webpage. Expect it to go live in the next few days at:
~ http://www.colinandlily.com

Plus I introduced Sarah to the blog here, so maybe she'll post some interesting info about her experiences in med school. Once she gets over her ear infection, that is!

Nothing is quite so fun as a limmerick!
    Sarah celebrated her birthday
    In quite a very unique way:
        She danced around
        Then fell on the ground
    What a party - she's 24 today!

    And though I'll get my Ph.D.,
    She's a Medical Doctor trainee.
        I thought I was smart;
        But my mind's just a fart
    Compared to how brainy she'll be.

    So though we live many miles apart,
    Our marriage has had a perfect start.
        She makes me smile
        Forget life for a while
    I love her with all of my heart.

Happy birthday. Next year we'll celebrate together. Finally!

Sleep well, Nana, and enjoy heaven. You've certainly earned it. We'll miss you