Monday, September 6, 2010

Scotty's Graduation

After 11 years of school and training Scotty graduated from his Family Medicine Residency on June 25, 2010. With this being his last graduation, it was bittersweet. One chapter in our lives closed as the next one was ready to open. I met Scotty when he was going into his second year of medical school. So our entire relationship has been centered around his dream of becoming a doctor. It's been a long road, but I'm so glad we went down it together, and that Tanner joined us along the way!! Scotty worked so hard and was dedicated not only to his job, but to his patients and family. Me and Tanner are so proud of him for all his accomplishments and could not happier that his dream is coming true. Scotty has joined the Baptist Medical Clinic in Byram and is very excited about the start of his career. I hope you enjoy these pictures from his LAST graduation!!

Our families were able to join us for the occasion so we met at Harvey's to eat before the ceremony.



Thankfully Tanner fell asleep on Pa at the restaurant. I was a little worried about how he'd do since graduation was right in the middle of naptime!!


He woke up and was ready to play with PopPop!!

We took a few pictures before the ceremony began. Imagine that!!
Scotty with Dr. Hill

Scotty, Brad and Ashley went through medical school and residency together and after such a long, hard road they were ecstatic that the end had come!!! But....


being the professionals that they are, they kept their cool about the situation.

Me & Bridgett (one of the lab girls).


All the graduates (minus Troy...he gets a T for Tardy) and Dr. Hill
The guest speaker for Graduation.


Dr. Hill

Scotty receiving his diploma!!!
The Class of 2010

Scotty received the Teacher Award which was voted on by the FMRC faculty.


FMRC Graduates 2010:
Ken, Christy, Troy, Richmond, Ashley, Scotty, & Brad

FMRC Faculty, Attendings & Residents

Me & Dr. Davis!!

Tanner is one of Scotty's biggest fans and was as proud of his Daddy as anyone in the room!!
Us with the Crosswhite's

Monica Joy was Scotty's nurse for the first 2 years and was sweet enough to come back and support him!!

Scotty with his buddy, Anita!!

Proud Parents of the Doctor!!




Wishing Ashley, Jennifer and Kenzie good luck in Boston!!!


My family is so proud of Scotty!!! We know that because the tell us all the time =)!!!!


Scotty with his Teacher Award!!!

The Whole Bunch!!
If there was an award for the Resident who had the furthest out of town supporter, Scotty would've taken that one for sure!!! Our friend Zoe, from ENGLAND, came to support us!!
We heart Zoe!!!

It's neat when you've got a really great friend and your kids are really great friends!!


Tanner getting in a little loving before telling Angie and Emily goodbye.


After leaving graduation, we all went back to the apartment for cake and icecream to celebrate. Then we loaded up my family's cars with some of our stuff to take down to Jackson.



3 comments:

GOODE TIME GIRLS! said...

Valerie,
This post makes me wanna cry! Scotty has worked so hard and nothing has been handed to him. He has studied and worked and studied!!! I am SOOOOOOO proud of him and I know he is an amazing doctor! I am already sending him referrals!! I am so glad he is DONE!! Love you all!
XOXO-
KJ
PS-I want to arrange a marriage b/t Tanner and Paisley! LOL

Angie said...

So many PRECIOUS pictures of Tanner in this bunch! He's such a handsome little booger! We miss y'all but are glad you get to have that Back-at-Home feeling again!

Zoƫ said...

And I heart you all too !!! :-) XxXxX