2013 has been an exciting and busy year for The Homan's! The 2013 Top 10 (in order of occurrence):

1. Match Day came and went like a blink of an eye after months of waiting!
2. Chris graduated from medical school and is now Dr. Homan!
3. We took our annual family vacation to the beach and this time Julie, Alvin, and Tucker came!
4. Chris began his first year of Emergency Medicine Residency here in Augusta, GA.
5. Chris and I took a small family vacation just with Jackson to Hilton Head Island. Jackson LOVED the beach!
6. We had a mini "family" reunion with some of our closest friends in Auburn!
7.  I went on my annual girls trip to Seattle and Vancouver with Sarah!
8.  Chris and I announced that we are PREGNANT...Baby Homan due May 20, 2014!
9.  Chris and I finally took his medical school graduation trip in December to Costa Rica!
10. We found out Baby Homan is a BOY! We had to continue the Homan family tradition!

Costa Rica (December 2 - 8, 2013)

Sunset Hike at Hilton Papagayo 

Butterfly Garden - Theres a butterfly on my hand! 

Monteverde Cloud Forest - Hanging Bridges Tour 

Arenal Volcano 

Chris got to go Zip Lining! 

Hot Springs at The Springs Resort
 

Announcing Baby Homan

 Baby Homan Gender Reveal Party

18 Weeks!

Chris and I wore Red & Green! We found out the morning of the party! 

Baby Homan is a Boy! 

With Team Green - Boy

With Team Red - Girl 

 I cannot believe that it is December 31, 2013.  2013 is almost over but I am looking forward to whats in store for 2014 and our new arrival in May! First thing on the calendar for the new year...the BCS National Championship Game!! Thank you to my amazing and supportive husband who is allowing me to go without him! I can't wait to reunite with the best roommates ever!

Girls Getaway Seattle/Vancouver

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet up with one of my friends from college! We took our annual girls trip to Seattle and Vancouver this year! It was a fun, exhausting, whirlwind weekend!

Our first day in Seattle we walked to Pike Place Market and had a fantastic breakfast and cup of coffee.  No trip to Seattle is complete without a stop at the original Starbucks! Then we had our free walking tour around the city. After the tour we walked over to the Space Needle and Science Center. If that wasn't enough for one day we topped it off with dinner at the Space Needle. Here are a few shots from our first day!

The original Starbucks!

Some of the beautiful flowers at Pike Place

Day 2 was Vancouver! Sarah and I woke up very early to catch our train to Vancouver. Taking the trip on Amtrak was a fun experience. The scenery was gorgeous. Once we arrived in Vancouver we dropped our bags at the hotel and headed out to Stanley Park before catching our shuttle to Capilano. Capilano was breathtaking. Walking the suspension bridge was an experience in itself, especially when you have a group of 10 year old boys running and jumping on it for fun while you sway back and forth!  After Capilano we walked around Gastown and Cinatown before having dinner at Granville Island.

Stanley Park - Vancouver

Capilano Bridge

Gastown

Vancouver

Day 3 was another early day at the train station to head back to Seattle for our last day! Once we arrived back in town we took the ferry over to Bainbridge Island for lunch. Bainbridge was a lot larger than I expected but the downtown area was still cute. There wasn't much time left in Seattle so we tried the Experience Music Project Museum our tour guide had recommended on day one. We finished up the trip before our red eye flights with a wonderful dinner at Purple.

Seattle

Did I mention we walked 24 miles in three days? We had a blast but decided that our next trip might have to be spa and shopping!

Auburn "Family" Reunion

Today is the first day of Fall! I am ready for cooler temps and everything pumpkin!

Last weekend Chris and I were fortunate to get a weekend off together and head to Auburn! We were able to spend the weekend with some of our closest friends and family. It was a wonderful weekend full of tailgating and football. The best part of the weekend?  Emily and Jack got engaged!! Yay!! We are so happy for them and it was wonderful spending such a special day with them.

Girls Reunion! We missed those that couldn't make it! 

The Proposal! 

Finally seeing Aimee and Adam again!

With the newly engaged couple! 

Today is the last day of Chris' current  ER rotation. Next month he is going to be working really long hours but we will at least be on the same schedule. I am ready to see him for more than 10 minutes each day and have him home for dinner!

How could I forget to say that our little boy turned 4 on September 11th?! I can't believe that he is already 4…for his birthday we splurged and bought him an indestructible toy from Fluff and Tuff. He absolutely loves his new tiger! So far he hasn't torn it up so its lasted a week longer than we thought!

Jackson and his new toy! 

The next big thing on our calendar is my annual girls trip with Sarah! Sarah and I are heading to Seattle this year for a long weekend! I cannot wait to get there but between now and then we have lots of planning to do!

Labor Day Family Style

Sorry for the long break again! We have been busy trying to find a normal routine around here since I last posted! Time has flown by and not much has happened! 

Chris started residency at the beginning of July and we now have two paychecks in the family! Boy what a lovely thing that is! He is working long hours but has enjoyed his time thus far! 

I was able to switch to days at work and now work normal people hours! This has allowed me to start meeting new people and form new friendships since we are essentially starting over here in Augusta. These past few months have been tougher than expected. Not having all of our friends here has lead to some pretty lonely nights with Chris working 80 hour weeks, but things are slowly turning a corner! I know in just another month things will be even better, it just takes time. 

This past weekend, I was able to go to Atlanta with Jackson for a three day weekend and spend time with family! My sister, brother-in-law, and nephew all came to Atlanta for the weekend as well. Unfortunately, Chris couldn't join since he had to work. It was wonderful spending so much time with them. Here are a few ton of pictures from our fun weekend! 

Jackson was still enough for Tucker to pet him! 

Tucker decided he wanted to sit! 

Playing with Nanny

Showing PaPa his new toy!

Tucker and Jackson playing with the spin toy! Jackson loved to press the center down with his nose to make it spin 

Hogan even joined in on the fun!

Jackson recovering at home after returning from Atlanta. 

Chris and I will be heading to Auburn in a one week and a day! I'm not counting or anything. I cannot wait to get back and reunite with some of our closest friends for a fun filled weekend of tailgating and football!