a HUGE accomplishment

 Hip, hip Hurrah! Tyler passed the Radiology Boards! Phew!

Thanks to Liz coming for a visit, we were able to get dressed up and attend his graduation from residency dinner.  So glad he worked "satisfactorily" for the department all these years...really?!? They couldn't think of anything better to say after all of his time and sacrifice over the years?!? I realized that he spent 4 years in undergrad, 2 on a church mission, 4 years in medical school, 1 year at his internship and 4 years in radiology to get to this point. AND during that time frame (not counting his moves, jobs, etc while single) we moved 7 times, had 5 beautiful children, and lost one dear son (and sooooo much more; which is quite a bit more than any of his fellow colleagues dealt with during that time).

 Oh well! Even if they can't praise him properly ;), it's still an amazing accomplishment!  I am so grateful for his dedication to learning, his hard work, and his ability to still make family his top priority. It's been a VERY long and trying journey for us! Thankfully, we have grown closer and have helped each other become better and stronger people. One year of fellowship left and then we are off to a new adventure...

 Tyler didn't get the dark suit memo and kinda matched the walls, but he looked pretty handsome when he was out in the natural light :)

 Liz was a bit exhausted the next day though...

 The kids played non stop togehter.

 Just as usual, with all the chaos of kids and chatting and enjoying time together, I didn't capture many pictures.  It was so nice to have her around for a couple of days before heading off to meet her family!