Monday, May 11, 2009

Graduation!!

May 1st

I finally did it! It went by really fast, yet it seemed like the longest, hardest 2 years ever. I'm so excited to finally be done with books and studying and tests. I'm excited to finally be able to work in a dental office and clean someone's teeth without getting a check every 20 minutes. I'm SO excited to be done with the drama from all of the instructors. I'm most excited to have a job that will enable me to be a mom and maybe work a little if I want to, and be able to spend a lot of time with Devan again.
My dental hygiene class held our "Pinning Ceremony" on April 30, the night before graduation. It was a nice dinner in the Gardner Ballroom and it was fun to have my family there to support me. I was very surprised to be awarded the "excellence in Periodontics" award.
Graduation was long, as all graduations are, but I had so many emotions. I was sitting with 14 girls who I came so close to these last 2 years. Although I'm so excited to be done with school, I will definitely miss the girls. We've had so much fun together and been through so much, that nobody else even understands. I'm so glad I was able to be part of such a great class and have so many friends while going through the program.
After graduation we went to eat at Honolulu Grill(one of my favorites) and it was Karaoke night. It was a lot of fun, but the next day was more fun. We had a big BBQ at my mom's house. I just want to thank everyone who supported me this weekend and these past 2-4 years. I know I haven't been the most fun person to be around. Now I get to focus on a career and being a mom. What an exciting adventure!

-We all had teeth on our hats and my parents got me the beautiful lei-
-Everyone in Dev's family who came to support-

-My family(minus Mitch and Robyn...they were missed)-

-Cousies-

-Grandma Pierce-

-Grandpa and Grandma Gubler-

I did it! My uncle Shan is the one who gave me my diploma.

-Some of us before graduation-

-Pinning Ceremony-

-Me and Skye(couldn't have done it without her)-


-My biggest support of all- Thanks for putting up with me babe!


7 comments:

Gretchen said...

Cute Pictures!! Congrats!! I am so proud of you!!! You have done so good in school!! What a GREAT feeling to be done! So awesome! I Love you!!

photography by Mikki said...

Congrats Lexi! That is such an awesome accomplishment- and perfect timing before your little baby comes- I'm so excited for you!!!

Nancy said...

I am ONE PROUD MOM!!! I love you!
All your hard work payed off!! Now, let's get ready for that baby! Yeah!

Natalie said...

Congrats Lex! What an awesome accomplishment! I cant wait to see your cute little guy!

Kassi said...

Congrats Lexi! This is so great! I bet you are so excited to be done! We are so excited for you!
Now you can look forward to the little guy that will be here soon! :)

Casey Williams said...

Congrats Lexie!! I am so happy for you! I seriously cannot wait to graduate! I can relate to your instructor drama!

The Ashtons said...

Way to go, Lexie!