I had to title this post as listed above, because whenever I think of Graduation Day, I hear that song resonating in my mind. It is such a happy, proud, and emotional tune. Graduation Day was June 5, 2011. That was the day Bart got dressed in his black & purple robe and was hooded a DDS. (The purple color is for Dentistry... not TCU. Who knew?!)
Wow!! I am SO proud of him. It was a long road, and it's not quite finished, but I will say, when I saw him walk across the stage, after being "hooded" and smile up at me, I got a little emotional. I can really, honestly say it was one of the proudest moments of my life. Bart worked SO hard for this and there were many moments of sacrifice for such an honor. Going through school isn't easy- and he did it!
June 5, 2004 was our wedding day. I think it's sort of neat that Bart graduated from dental school seven years later.
Bart's parents flew in for the special occasion. Whitney had the time of her life with our guests. When we were waiting for Bart to have his turn, Whitney kept saying, "Where's my daddy? Where's my dad?"
I loved seeing him turn around, sitting with his classmates, and give us a big smile and wave. Definitely one of those moments I never want to forget.
Whitney also saw a girl with curly hair (one of Bart's classmates) walk across the stage. She turned to me and said, "There's my Mom!" I thought it was quite humorous.
After the graduation, we took lots of pictures and (didn't) enjoy the HOT, HUMID, SWEATY, weather outside.
I am so proud of my man! Way to go, Dr. Paxton, DDS. You did it!!! I love you.
Waiting for our graduate to enter the auditorium:
Bart & his parents:
Here's Whit & Lexi. We are so sad to say goodbye to the Heatons:
Bart & Chase:
Bart & James:
Happy Anniversary! Seven years:
The "Dental Wives"
7 comments:
Congratulation!!! I'm so excited for you guys to come back home.
Congratulations Bart (and the whole family, I guess!)! It's so nice to have such hard work be rewarded in such a visual way.
Hooray!! Congrats you guys!! So happy for you!
Congratulations! I'm sure it's exciting to have accomplished that milestone! Good luck with the rest of the journey!
Awesome!! Did that go by fast or is it just me??? :) Good for you, Bart. And I love the dental wives.
Congratulations!!! That is so wonderful! Now where are you headed?!!!
Congrats Bart and Krista! I love your pictures and the fact that graduation was on your anniversary. That is just another reminder that marriages are work, but also so very happy and exciting. There's a slice of cheese for you... ahahah. But it's true!
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