Summer: InstaRecap

This summer Alan has been swamped at the hospital - surgical rotation and all - but Ly+Alan have managed to use every free moment possible to have some fun whether it was traveling, playing with geese, going to the drive-in, and of course moving.  Keep up with us on instagram @purplepandaquilts

Mexico.

While in college, Ly spent a summer in Mexico learning Spanish.

Best summer ever?

Perhaps.

Now if only Ly can remember how to say "How much does that strawberry ice cream bar cost" and "yes, I'm sure I don't want a shot of tequila - just the smell of it makes me want to vomit" and "where can I find the Advil" in Spanish she'll be all set for her trip back this summer. 

Good thing Alan is fluent.

Life with a 5 month old

No, Ly did not recently birth a five month old.

Instead this adorable child came to live with us for awhile while his mom had to work. We had quite a good time - he was a very well behaved baby -- even though he was teething and had an ear infection. He loved studying with Alan and was quite "helpful" in quizzing Alan for his exam. He also enjoyed our Christmas lights that Ly has not yet taken down from her office. She knew they were up for a reason. Of course he is welcome back anytime...well except in May and June because Alan will be studying for boards and nobody is allowed at our house.

Help a girl out -- survey time!! =)

Hey friends! Would you do me a huge favor and fill out this survey for a class? I'd really appreciate it! Thanks! =)

Snow!!

It has finally snowed in Richmond!!

Ly is over the moon because she has been waiting for a snowstorm for almost 2 years.

But this morning it started snowing and it hasn't stopped since. By this evening there was enough snow for Ly to convince Alan to take a break from studying long enough to go play in the snow. And boy is Alan glad he did. They had a great time. Alan especially enjoyed throwing Ly into the snow while Ly enjoyed "helping" Alan build a snowman. This was only Ly's second time building a snowman (the first being with her Dad at the Jefferson Memorial in DC) and she loves the stick arms.

Here's hoping the snow continues to fall and they cancel Alan's classes tomorrow. Then he'd have an entire day at home! :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to all our family & friends near & far.

We love you! 

XOXO

Ly+Alan

**if you want to make that awesome mini quilt that Ly designed above then follow this link for a tutorial**