Thursday May 11th was Reid and my 4th wedding anniversary. Reid's cousin Daniel came over and kept Jack so that we could go to a movie. We chose the Avengers in 3-D Imax and were not disappointed. I had never been to a 3-D movie before. It was fun to experience it with Reid and I am happy we both have an affinity for superheroes. :)
My cute hubby and I with our 3-D glasses on:
Friday, happened to be my 28th birthday! That morning I was able to take Jack to school, since classes were done for me. His school was celebrating Mother's Day early, with "Muffins for Mom". Jack picked out a chocolate chocolate chip muffin (a man after my own heart) and OJ to split. They took our picture and we got to eat breakfast together. It was a great start to my day.
Jack and I at his school:
I spent the morning relaxing and doing a little random shopping. My parents arrived in time for a late lunch. We grabbed Jack from school and then enjoyed some 54th Street. It was so nice to get to eat with them and catch up, one-on-one.
My birthday dessert:
That night happened to be my Pinning ceremony from Nursing School. It was a huge day. Reid's Aunt Jayne pinned me during the ceremony. She is a William Jewell College nursing alum, as well. It was a fabulous end to a crazy year. I am still kind of in shock that it's all already over. It went so fast! After pinning was over, we headed to Conrad's Alehouse for a party. What better excuse than Pinning and my birthday, to have a party! I was so surprised and happy to have time with all of my friends and family that showed up. I spent the night catching up with old friends, dancing with new friends, and just having a really great time. It was the PERFECT ending to my special day.
My happy family after pinning:
Aunt Jayne and me at my birthday/graduation party:
1st side story-- on the way out of town we stopped at Uniforms PRN because I knew they were having customer appreciation day where you could draw for 10-20% off your purchase. There were 2 chances to win 50% off. I knew that I'd need to buy new scrubs and I need a new stethoscope, so I told Reid, I might as well go look! Well, go figure, I pulled the 50% coupon!! I was SO excited! I am NOT lucky at all...but apparently somebody knew I needed all new scrubs and stethoscope. I got 3 scrub tops and 3 scrub bottoms AND my stethoscope for 1/2 price! (Great way to start my day...shopping and deals!)
2nd side story-- While we were driving to Hastings, my brother's girlfriend Angela became a DOCTOR. Ok, it really took several years of hard work, but she had her graduation ceremony that afternoon. We would've loved to have been there, had it not been during Jack's nap time. But, now she is officially Dr. Angela Schleeper. We are SO proud of Ang!! (picture to come...someday).
We spent Saturday afternoon/evening, just catching up with my siblings. My parents and Ben made it back to town late that night. It was up early for Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday morning. It doesn't seem possible that Timothy is old enough to graduate. Let alone the kids in his class that I used to babysit! The service was great. We had a wonderful Mother's Day brunch at the country club in between Mass and Graduation ceremony. So, not only was it 3 graduations, a birthday, and an anniversary...it was ALSO Mother's Day!! Crazy busy weekend, but so wonderful to spend with our family. Tim's graduation was fast...which is kind of shocking. His class is very impressive and he is quite the young man. I'm so blessed to have 6 amazing siblings, each talented in their owns ways. I'm awed at their individual relationships with the Lord, and they all inspire me to be a better person.
Here is Timothy and my parents. #5 of 7 kids graduated!
Timothy and his favorite sisters:
So, if you haven't kept up...that was Anniversary, birthday, pinning/graduation, graduation, Mother's Day, and another graduation. :) Phew---I could probably sleep for a week!
Until next time...
What a wonderful weekend for you, Lauren! I am super jealous of the 50% off coupon at the scrub store!!!!
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