Hey family and everyone else who reads this blog-
I'm currently in Ghana, West Africa doing a research-based field study and I'm posting (trying!) a weekly blog at andrewgessel.blogspot.com. Unfortunately I won't be able to post pictures until I get home because the computers here are a little too slow, but if you want to read any of the experiences (although not super detailed), that's where you can find them!

September Installation

Sam's latest obsession (I know, I know, he really needs a haircut)

Lauren screaming with excitement (we were at the zoo)

These boots are made for walking, that's just what they do. . .

Supporting Mom at her race

Sam's fort

Lame Duck Triathlon

The race organizers just posted a few pics from the triathlon. Here's the starting line.

And they're off...
This is all of the first-timers.

"We survived!"

My "Participant" medal!

Oregon Coast Bike Trip

Mom visits Louisville, etc.

Mom came to Louisville for a visit last weekend. We went to a party with all the residents and faculty from the orthodontic department. The next day we spent time checking out Louisville. First stop: Churchill Downs (Kentucky Derby).

This is the Louisville Slugger bat factory.
This is Cave Hill National Cemetery, right after I sat in bird poop.
This was our favorite tombstone at the cemetery. I want one like this.
Mom wanted me to put some pictures up of my apartment now that it's all furnished so here they are.


Mom with her favorite piece of furniture.
This is my first Nance appliance and my first Hawley retainer. I don't know why I did hearts.
This is my first patient that I put braces on. She looks happy, huh?

Garage sale finds

Saturday I went to some garage sales looking for toys for the kids. The garage sales in Ashburn are amazing and quite the event. I hit the jackpot, and I won't tell you how little I ended up spending, because you wouldn't believe me. Above are some pics of the kids with their new loot.

Oregon Coast Bike Trip