Spring Olympics

We had a busy, fun-filled weekend with all the graduation events and the Spring Olympics. We were scheduled to have even more fun, but due to the rainy/stormy weather, both Rhett's Saturday morning soccer game and my niece and nephew's outdoor birthday party were canceled. My parents and Lane's parents spent the night at a hotel Friday night after the Honors Convocation, then they all met us at Gymnastics at 9:00 Saturday morning. It worked out great having everyone in town! We were so glad they were able to attend Alexee's first gymnastics exhibition.

Mo & Alexee

Bobba & Crosby reading a book

Alexee was a little bit shy at first, but after a few minutes she was ready to show us all what she's learned in her weekly class. She started gymnastics last August, and is doing great. She's completed Tiny Tumblers I and part of TTII, and the coach thinks she will likely complete TTII by the end of the summer. She seems to really enjoy it. Here she is jumping on the trampoline.

The kids had not seen Mo & Granddad since mid-March, so they were excited to see them!

good job, Alexee!

The girls did a short routine to the music of Who Let the Dogs Out. Here's one of the "dogs" in the "house". :) It was cute!

Part of the routine

She looks so big to me here!

At the end of the program each child received an award. She got shy again when her name was called.

Alexee and her sweet coach, Jessica. Coach Jessica brought her students roses!

A hug from Daddy after the show

Grammy and Bobba thought she did an outstanding job...

As did Mo & Granddad...

...and Mom & Dad!

SWEET, FUNNY GIRL!

Alexee invited everyone to lunch afterward. We ate at McAlister's and had a great time, then Mo and Granddad took Rhett with them and dropped him off at my sister's house to spend the night. The rest of us hurried back to the house to get ready for Lane's graduation that afternoon.

Graduation Weekend, Part II: Honors Convocation

Friday night was the College of Medicine Honors Convocation, held at Fellowship Bible Church.We were thankful to have Lane's parents, my parents and my sister and brother-in-law join us for Lane's special evening. We all met at Bravo for dinner before the ceremony. The food was great, and it was a perfect location because it's just a couple of minutes from the church. I hadn't seen my parents and sister since mid-March...way too long! It was so nice to have everyone together.

Micaela and my Mom

For dessert, I brought a box of assorted cupcakes. They're all delicious, but my favorite is their "Razorback Red Velvet".
It POURED rain while we ate, but there was a slight break in it about the time we needed to go to the church. We reserved seats, then I went to take pictures in the room where the students were waiting.

In the program

Madison, Lane and Chad

Like Lane, both of these guys will be staying here for their residencies.

This is the group of guys that Lane became good friends with during the last four years. Many of them will be moving soon for out of state residencies.

L to R: Nathan, Luke, Rob, Daniel, John H, Graham, Austin, Lane, Chad and Madison

Congratulations and best wishes to all of you!

Mario, Micaela, Mom, Dad, Bob and Rose Mary

UAMS Faculty

Class of 2011 greeting the audience

Robert Bradsher, M.D. delivered a very touching Address to the Students.

Lane thinks very highly of Dr. Bradsher--he has been a trusted advisor to Lane throughout his time at UAMS.

The Hooding of the Class was also a very meaningful part of the evening. The students chose James Graham, M.D. and Sara Tariq, M.D., to assist with this honor. The hood colors are green, red and white--green representing medicine and red and white symbolizing the colors of the University of Arkansas.

Lane shaking hands with Dean Wheeler

The final part of the program was the Administration of the Oath of Hippocrates.

Lane and his Mom

L and his Dad

Lane's parents are very proud of him!

With my parents

And with Mario and Micaela

Lane, I am very very proud of you, too! You've done a wonderful job balancing a LOT during these last four years. I love you and look forward to seeing how God will use your gifts to serve others in the field of medicine in the years ahead.

This was such a special occasion for our family...

Time to go home and get some rest because tomorrow it all becomes official!