INL Internship

I got an Industrial Hygiene internship at the Idaho National Labs with my buddy Lynn. I will be working with the Safeguard and Security department in Arco Idaho. We will be living in Idaho Falls and we are excited to see all our friends from IF. We will be there from May-August. This is such a great opportunity for me to get some real hands-on experience with Industrial Hygiene.

2 Months

Dietrich is 2 months old and he is so funny. He is starting to sit up and he loves to laugh after he is full and his diaper has been changed. He is so cute.

Dietrich's already walking

... Not really but he really likes to stand and exercise his legs.


Tricky's Valentines Day Swagger

Last 2 weeks

Crazy week

The last few weeks have been pretty crazy for me; I started grad school and it is really hard. I thought it would be like an undergrad but it is far more intense. Dietrich has been growing so fast but we still cant wait for the day when he sleeps longer than 4 hours; he will be 4 weeks old tomorrow so hopefully soon. He is getting cuter and cuter everyday.

1 week old and a little wiser too

Tricky has survived his first week of life. He is getting cuter and cuter every day. We love him more and more. He's starting to get a little personality and he is hilarious. Cant wait to see what next week will bring.



he is a little milk-drunk

Happy New Year

We got released from the hospital on December 31st. We had some lunch with my family who was there visiting and then got straight in the car to head to our new home in Midway Utah. We will be living at Chip and Kathey's house for the next 18 months while I am in school and we are so thankful for their hospitality. Happy New Years!!!

Hospital Pictures

Dietrich Mitchell Transtrum

He was born on Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 6:17 am. Perfectly healthy weighing 7lbs 8oz and measuring 21.5 inches. Dietrich and mom are doing great and mom is recovering quickly.

2nd time's a charm

So we saw the doctor this morning and Kristin is a little more dilated so she scheduled another induction for 6 pm tonight. We got everything ready and headed to the hospital. When we were only 2 feet from the front doors to the hospital Kristin looked at me and kind of laughing said "I think I peed my pants". There was an older gentleman walking out the doors the same moment Kristin made her proclamation. Both the stranger and I looked at Kristin's wet pants. He was concerned and asked if there was anything he could do for us and I just laughed. We waddled back to the nurses station and they got Kristin all bedded up. The nurse ran a test and we soon found out that Kristin didnt pee her pants, her water broke. We were so excited and laughed about our hilarious experience. Needless to say Dietrich will be coming very soon. Thanks again for all your prayers and fasting. We have felt your love and really appreciate your concern during our time of learning patience. More to come when Tricky is born.