Birthday hike and other pictures

A lot has happened since the end of spring quarter. I decided to give the photographic tour of the last couple months.

Med school graduation for the 4th year class (it will be me in 2 years!): I know several people in the fourth year class so I decided to go and take pictures to be supportive. It was a nice ceremony, and inspiring that they all got to take the Hippocratic oath, but if any of you plan to come to my ceremony - bring pillows! The stadium chairs are something to be desired.

This is Andrea, or I guess as I should call her now, Dr. Andrea, one of my roommates for this year.



Melissa, my roommate from the previous 2 years, also graduated last month. Here she is with one of her sisters and her cousin Betsy. Although Melissa has left me, Betsy is still here and we get to hang out sometimes which is fun.
Here I am with Katja on her birthday. Katja is a friend that I know through my classmate and friend Sarah. Sarah and I organized a birthday picnic for her (but Sarah did most of the work - baking the cake and the main dish).

Katja holding her birthday cake.
At the end of second year we gave our ICM II mentor, Sam, gift at our end-of-the year breakfast. We gave him a pretty funny coffee mug.
Here is another picture of our ICM II group (I am sure my blog readers are tired of seeing them by now). ;) They are all such cool people.

The next big thing was that my older brother came up for a surprise visit for my mom's hip surgery. We have a couple pictures from surprising mom. She had no idea he was coming - it was great!
My little sister, Monica, during the surprise.

My brother, Aaron, with our mom. She was pretty happy.
This is me with one of my favorite elderly women at our church. She is so sweet - she sends birthday and anniversary cards to every one in the church every year. It is pretty incredible.

Me with my momma.

Me hanging out with my bro' waiting for mom to arrive for the surprise.


In June I turned 25! To celebrate the big birthday, I went on a hike with my good friend Sarah from med school. We hiked up Mount Bandera. It was beautiful as well as good exercise and a lot of fun!

Me at the pseudo peak of the mountain (the real peak was just a few feet away and blocked by a snow slide).
The view from the top of the mountain. It was pretty!
Even though it was a warm day, our path had snow towards the top. You have my permission to be impressed. ;)
More pictures of the view.
Me standing in front of a waterfall. The water was nice and cool.
Here is Sarah in front of the same waterfall. It was a really fun day!