Wednesday, June 6, 2012

The End!!!

Nathan has done it! He has graduated from pharmacy school!! We are so glad that it is over. It has not been an easy road to travel. There have been many nights of little sleep because of studying, presentations, and work. There have also been lots of ups and downs. Yet I have never heard him complain about it. He has always made the best of the situation. I am so proud of him. He has worked his butt off and has always found the joy in this journey. 

The beginning of the journey:
 
Aug2009 White Coat Ceremony

The Middle
Studying hard!
The End!!!
We are so proud of Daddy!
Nathan with his Mom and sisters.
Nathan with my siblings.
Nathan with  Brian and Holly and their children
Nathan and his Aunt and Uncle
Nathan talking with his boss. She has been a great mentor to him!

Senior Banquet was so much fun. Nathan was awarded the "Best Communication Award." This is an award in which all of Nathan's teachers and preceptors got together and nominated a student in which they felt had the best communication with their patients. What an honor!
Let the party begin!
Thank you to all those who have supported us! It is with your love a support that we have been able to make it thought the past three years. We couldn't have done it without you!


The adventure of two boys.

April and May have been lots of fun for us.
The boys love playing with these gears. You can make all sorts of shapes with them. But Cameron prefers to put them in a line.
Playing with Daddy.
Playing "bus"
Our ward had an activity at the Jordan River Temple for the primary. It was so much fun to listen to members of our ward that work in the temple talk about what goes on inside the temple. The kids had a blast. I am glad that they could tell that the temple is a very special place.








I LOVE the flowers that are at the temple!
We got a chance to take the boys to the aquarium. They always have a blast when we go. The only difference was this time it was with an autism group. The aquarium people were so nice. They actually close the building at the normal time but reopen it for about three hours for the families of kids that are on the autism spectrum. They create an environment that helps those on the spectrum to be able to enjoy the exhibits and to learn about the different animals. It was nice not to get a judgmental look/comment from someone when dealing with Cameron and his meltdowns; everyone there has been there done that.




Cameron absolutely adores his bus driver Shirley. She takes him to school. He has a different one that takes him home. Shirley is a sweetheart! She has made going to school very enjoyable for Cameron, and has even managed to teach him which way is left, which way is right, and that red means stop and green means go. Shirley is always taking the time to get to know us and she absolutely adores the boys! She has become a great friend! We will miss her when we move!

Don't let the boys' faces fool you. They really do love Shirley. Cameron just didn't want to smile and Aiden was being silly.
We love you Mrs. Shirley!

Cameron 4th Birthday

Mr. Cameron. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you. You have over come a lot of big challenges for such a little guy. We are so happy that you are starting to be able to let us know what you want/need, being okay with some loud noises, and starting to be okay when your schedule changes. You are such a happy boy and a good big brother to Aiden. Happy Birthday Cameron! We love you so much!!

Happy to be at the Jordan River Temple with his primary class.

Playing "bus" with Aiden
Cameron REALLY likes Angry Birds. So I attempted to make an Angry Birds cake. I have to admit, I think I did an okay job. :) The birthday boy LOVED it!

The birthday cake.

The birthday boy chair.

Watch out! They are after you!

Best $2.00 I ever spent. Cameron played with these balloons for hours!