Saturday, August 16, 2008

Grateful Sunday- Graduation

Well, although it is technically Saturday night I have been feeling guilty about not having a Grateful Sunday post in awhile. I could not imagine NOT posting about how grateful I am tonight.

First, I am so grateful that officially today my family is complete and reunited after months of living apart. We missed having Dave ("Daddamundo" as the kids call him) around and I know he missed us. If anything this separation has taught me to appreciate the amazing dad and husband Dave is and reaffirm that he does SO much to help out!

Second, I am so grateful that I was able to go and support Dave in Dallas this week end as he graduated from his Orthodontic residency. So after 10 years of schooling... yep we are officially done! I can honestly say we never thought this day would actually come, and here we are! I am so proud of Dave and all of his hard work. Congratulations Dr. Farnsworth :)

Third, I am thankful for all of the people that watched our kids while we were gone... and even made this trip possible in the first place (you know who you are). Lots of love to you!

Here are some pics of this memorable, amazing, emotional and long time coming experience:

All the supporters: Craig & Linda (my brother & sister) , Dave & me, Amanda & Steve (Dave's brother and wife)


Dave's acceptance speech


Dave accepting his plaque


Dave's graduating class of 2008 at Baylor College of Dentistry


Dave and I posing in front of his dental school that we spent 6 1/2 years at. So many ups and downs, but it was all worth it!


Dave's thesis defense and presentation


Amanda, Dave & Steve


All of us posing in front of River Oaks Country Club in Dallas before the big graduation dinner


Dave and I soaking in the moment of release (aka graduation)