Luke is Iron Man

Luke was able to get his cast off on June 19th. We are so happy that we don't have to bag his arm when we bathe him. He is so happy to be able to play in the hot tub at Grandma's and in the sprinklers.

Here are some pictures of him showing off his Iron Man cast.

Didn't Morgan do a fantastic art job on the cast?

Baby #3

If you guessed a girl, then you are correct...at least at this point. We have another ultrasound in 2 weeks and then hopefully the baby will roll over a little more so that the doctor can get a better look.

1st Ultrasound

I had my first ultrasound this morning. Any idea on the sex? This baby is already so cute. The first thing the baby did on the ultrasound was so raise its arm, grab the umbilical cord and start sucking on it. Then it started to rub its eyes. I think we were interrupting its nap time. So what's your guess?

Our Trek Across the United States

On Wednesday, April 22nd, we said good-bye to Miami and began our week long road trip back to Washington. Our first day was 9 hours of driving. The kids held up better than the adults. I think that we were so tired from packing the night before and getting up early that morning that once we stopped in Macon, Georgia that night, I seriously wondered how we would make the rest of the journey.

We stopped for lunch Wednesday at a park. Super great idea because the kids played hard and then they were ready for food and a nap!

Thursday we drove to Evansville, Indiana and spent the night. Luke found a Pizza Hut with a play area inside and Pizza Hut pizza is now his favorite.

Friday morning we set out to Coralville, Iowa. Morgan's cousin Jordan lives there and we stayed with them Friday and Saturday night. It was so great to rest from travelling and to play with Samantha and Michaela.

Also outside of Coralville is a very historical site that we visited. It is the future birthplace of Captain Kirk. Here's Jordan, Morgan and the kids at the entrance of the site.

What a moment for the Fife family!

"Live long and prosper."

The three little monkeys! Thanks Michalea for sharing your toys and space with Luke and Miriam! Luke and Michaela became instant friends and had a blast dancing and chasing each other.

Sunday morning we set off to Omaha, Nebraska. We stopped there for lunch with Morgan's good friend Mike. Then we headed on to Sioux City, South Dakota for the evening.

Monday morning we started our trip to Billings, Montana. This was the longest leg of our trip. 10 hours of driving!

Tuesday brought SNOW! As we were driving through the rest of Montana towards Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, we ran into a snow storm. We couldn't believe it! At one of our gas stops, the kids got to play in the snow. I just wish that we would have had warmer clothes!

Daddy throwing snow balls at the children.

"It's soooo cold!"

Once we got to Idaho, we found another park for the kids to enjoy after dinner.

Miriam and Daddy checking out the fireman's hat.

Wednesday, April 29th we completed our incredible trip and made it to Grandma's house by early afternoon. Luke said: "Grandma, you live far away." I think so too.

We are having fun at Grandma's house while Morgan prepares to take the STEP exam and then await our clinical rotation assignment. Grandma and Grandpa have really opened their home to us and are so patient with our crazy children. We appreciate it so much!