DR. DALE

Dale's graduation was today.  It was the culmination of the last 6 years of our life.

It really was everything that I hoped it would be.

I don't think I have ever been so proud.  This was such a huge accomplishment for Dale... but I feel like it was a huge accomplishment for our whole family.  

The girls were so cute when they called their dad's name.  They screamed and yelled SO loud.  I love that they will remember being at their dad's graduation.  

My mom and her husband Larry came for the weekend.  It was so nice to have them here.  We sometimes feel a little lonely way over on the other side of the country- it was great to have some support on such a big day.

Dale's sister Colette came as well.  She is now Crew's favorite person.  She should be- he ran her ragged for 4 days.  He's still asking for her.  It's easy to pull together as a family in times of trial= but I think it's equally as important to pull together to celebrate life's accomplishments.  Dale and I spent a lot of time trying to convince ourselves that we didn't need any one around for this... when in reality, we did.  This was a once in a lifetime experience.  It was amazing.  I'm so grateful that I was there with Dale.  

Thanks to my mom, Larry, and Colette, I was able to enjoy graduation.  I got to take a little break from being the mom, and just be the proud wife.  

You all could have been doing a million other things this weekend... but you chose to be with us.  Thank you.  I love you Dale, and I am ridiculously proud of you.  Today was a good day.