Jessica's Graduation

I am still trying to catch up on blogging since I had so many Disney memories to share!

The day after we got back from Disney, Jessica graduated with her Masters in Nursing from Union! She had graduation activities throughout the day and then we joined her and her family for dinner, graduation, and celebrated a little more back at the house. Congrats Jessica! We are so proud of you and know you are so glad to be finished with school!!

Disney Trip: Part I

I have been patiently waiting many days to write this post and the ones that follow. I waited patiently for my computer to be repaired for the second time since buying it a year ago and then waited patiently for the Internet to work. Well, now is the time and so much has happened since we returned from our Disney vacation last week that I will forever be behind on blog posting.

We left last Saturday for Memphis, so we could get to the airport on time Sunday morning. We were in beautiful, warm Florida until Thursday when we were welcomed back to TN with cold weather and rain. Friday night we all went to Jessica's graduation and then Saturday I left for Nashville to spend time with some of my OT classmates to do a little shopping and for our 2nd annual Christmas Extravaganza (which deserves a post...coming soon!). There will be lots to blog about in the coming days and Christmas, too!

This is what we get when we say "Dad, smile!" More fun pics of "Dad, smile!" coming soon!

This is what Jason does any time he flies...goes to SB and then watches people pass through security. Fun!

"Who's excited?!?!"


On our way to find the magical express!!

Dad and Jason in line to get our Magical express passes!

Waiting...

...and waiting!

Boarding the magical express...definitely the way to go to Disney!

On the magical express...ready to see Mickey!

We were so ready to get to D.W. It had been 19+ years since our last trip and being the Disney fan that I am, that is a very long time to wait. I don't think I can wait that long next time. This was also our first family vacation in ages, and it was to celebrate my graduation in May and Jessica's this month! We (I) started planning over a year ago for this trip!!

This is just part one of the Disney vacation...get ready because it might be a wild ride! There are Christmas presents to wrap and finish making...it is Christmas Eve after all, so you all will have to wait for the rest of the Disney adventure. Until then...have a Merry Christmas!

Family Vacation

This past week we went on a family vacation which was a first in many, many years. I think the last vacation might have been when I was in 3rd or 4th grade because I do not count football games or weddings as family vacations. We had so much fun! The weather was amazing...84 degrees...H-O-T!! We landed yesterday to 44 degree weather with a bit of a drizzle...nice! I questioned why we came back! I can't wait to post pictures and maybe even a video or two! Too bad my computer decided to freeze during start-up just like in September. I did save all 500+ pictures and videos from the trip before taking it in to be serviced or replaced...whatever it takes!
Tonight is Jessica's graduation for grad school, so we will all be together again! I love spending time with the fam!
Tomorrow I leave again for a quick trip to see some of my OT classmates for a Christmas reunion...can't wait!!

Occupational Therapy Class of 2008

Our last class pictures before heading out into the real world.

Looking at 12+ cameras flashing!

With our doctorate hoods!

Close friends from class:

Stacie, Dr. P (we can actually call you that now!), me, BWork, and Hannah

Belmont University Graduation

Occupational Therapy Pinning Ceremony

Graduation Countdown

In 100 days, you can call me Dr. Sara. Just kidding! I will have my doctorate in Occupational Therapy and "OTD" after my name!

It is hard to believe that these 3 years of graduate school are almost over. I am very ready to be finished with school and join many others in the "real world." One of my classmates already has a job! congrats Dr. P! I guess I better start the job search, too, since I graduate in 100 days!

An old picture from our first year!