Graduation -- what a wonderful day! Russ graduated on Friday, May 16, and is officially a Doctor! He graduated #1 in his class of 92 - quite an accomplishment. I am so proud of him and all that he has done in the past four years. It's crazy that as well as he excelled in dental school and as good as he is with his hand skills that he will never actually do those procedures again. Russ has had several of his professors tell him that he is wasting his talent on orthodontics! But, that is what he loves and is thrilled for the next phase of his education at University of Iowa. Congratulations, Dr. Russell Guymon!!
Thursday night before graduation they had a formal gala for the graduating seniors. Russ ordered my dress for me for my birthday and totally surprised me. It was fun to get all dressed up and have a night out together. I was even able to get my hair and make-up done for the event. It was nice to celebrate with his classmates and have one last party before they all go their separate ways. Steve and Karen joined us for the night and we enjoyed introducing them to Russ' friends and classmates. I know they are proud of Russ and we are grateful they could be here to celebrate his graduation with us. 
Graduation is a time of mixed emotions as we leave one phase of our lives and begin another. We have loved our time in Virginia and feel that we have really "grown up" here. When we moved here it was just the two of us and all that we owned fit into eight feet of the ABF truck. Now we are leaving with two children and a whole lot more junk! I was able to serve in the Relief Society and love the sisters in the ward and are going to miss them. We have made life long friends that we will miss dearly. We will miss taking "walks" around the complex (where we walk a little and talk a lot with those we ran into), having Cole's buddies to play with (Dax and Ryker - we will miss you!), girls nights (crafting, movies, or enrichment), and so many other things that we couldn't possibly list all of them. So, to our friends we wish you well and hope you know that you have changed our lives forever. We will always think fondly on the Meadowbrook days and are grateful you allowed us to be a part of your lives these past four years.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Dental School Graduation
Posted by Katrina at 11:29 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! We are so proud of Russell, and you too, Katrina! You guys are great examples to us. Oh, and nice job on picking out that dress, Russell. You look great Katrina! I wish the Law School did something formal like that . . .
Yipee! We are so excited for you guys. What a special day and how fun to get dressed up to celebrate. Best of luck in your new endeavors.
Love, Jake and Kori
wow. this is seriously amazing. and maybe equally amazing is that picture of you and russ that I thought was your engagement photo. yeah, you guys are bringin' sexy back, YEAH! so glad you could get all dressed up and feel like a pretty lady. so so skinny. I'm trying not to be so so jealous. :)
Congratulations!! That is wonderful. Is it weird to hear him called Dr. Guymon? Is it weird to say? Good luck on your next step.
Congratulations. That is such an accomplishment, for both of you. You look so awesome in your "formal" attire. I'm with Tristie on her comment, and I am jealous! So much fun, and a little sadness, but there are more memories to be made at the next stop! Good luck.
What an accomplishment! We are so very proud of Russ and are excited for you to move on to a new chapter in your lives. You both look great!
It was fun to click around and find your blog!!! Russ, Congrats what a great accomplishment! Also, congrats on your new arrival Garrett. It sounds like you guys have many changes happening. We have some good friends from Philly and he works at the University of Iowa. We'll have to give you their contact info. they are a great family! We are excited to keep in touch with you guys this way! We hope you don't mind if we stop in from time to time. Best of luck on the move and this next phase in your life. If you'd like email us and we'll send you a link to our private blog. tnjen@cox.net
Take care, T.J., Jen and family
Congratulations, Russ!!! That is such a huge accomplishment. You, too, Katrina! Way to hang in there these past four years! Only two more to go!!! Graduation is such a great day. It's definitely bitter sweet! You'll always look back on these years with the fondest of memories and will take with you the best of friends. You are such a great family and we wish you all the best in Iowa!
Congratulations Russell and Katrina!! I wish we could have been there to celebrate your many accomplishments. Russell, well done on picking that beautiful dress. I'm impressed you could and would do that. Good luck with the move to Iowa -- we're excited to hear of your adventures there. Again, Congratulations!!
Bryan
Congrats!! What a great day for you guys. I'm glad that it was so special. Thanks for sharing those memories with us...so sweet. Good luck with the next phase!
Congrats Dr. Guymon! Too bad you won't ever use the dental stuff...but you'll be a great orthodontic too. Way to go Katrina...i'm sure it was just as hard for you sometimes! You guys are amazing!
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