Doctor Bret

This post is overdue, but incase you haven't heard...

We've got a DOCTOR in the house!

Bret graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy on May 11th. He also found out that week that he passed the PT Board Exam with flying colors. I am so proud of him! It was that same week that he accepted a great job with Scott and White as an outpatient physical therapist in Temple, TX. 

Bam Bam Bam... he's movin' on!

Here are a few pictures of graduation and the awards ceremony held the night before. 

I know if Bret were the one writing this post he would leave the following details out entirely, and when he sees them he will probably protest, telling me that the honors he received weren't that big a deal. They are a big deal. Bret's professors and classmates all think he rocks. Who wouldn't?!

Bret was recognized for his good grades, for his clinical excellence, but the award that was the most awesome was the "Golden Ram Award" which was presented to Bret as "the student who best exemplifies all of the professional qualities embodied within the profession of Physical Therapy encompassing overall academic and clinical achievement and student leadership. 

I was a pretty proud wife.

Adeeb, Luis, Bret, Brandt  - some of Bret's closest classmates

Me and Bret at the Awards Ceremony the night before graduation

Although graduation is a super exciting milestone and occasion, let's be honest... it isn't always as fun while you're sitting through it. The speaker was good, but its the thousands of names, handshakes, and diploma-hand-offs that get a little tedious. But lucky you... you get to see the highlights-only version!

Entering the arena - that's bret dead center

Chatting with classmates while others file in

Lauren and Bret

Our buddy Dan walking the stage

Bret being "hooded"!

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Receiving his diploma!

Jay and Millie surprised a week or two before graduation by telling us they were going to fly out to see us! It was really great to have them there. I think they were pretty proud of their son... the awesome student, incredible dad, the charming, kind, happy guy that is doing fantastic things with his life.

And if you haven't gathered already, I'm really proud of Bret too! He is my very best friend and I hope he knows how much I look up to him (not just in height!).

Did you notice that Molly didn't look at the camera for a single picture? Bummer - that would have been an awesome family shot! Oh well, it was a rough day for this little one.

Congratulations handsome man! We are so proud of you.