Y'all...I have the best Dentist!

I know you all know that I go to the best dentist, but he really is the real deal! It is so fun to see him in his element. He absolutely loves dentistry and is so professional at school. He would love to work with anyone! Just call the number on his business card! He also loves to help answer people's questions about Dental School and just about anything...so give him a call! Here are a few pictures of the new dental clinic. Enjoy!

This is where Andrew eats lunch when he has time. 

Andrew's locker 

The view is unbelievable.  

This is why I have to take so many pictures to get a good one.

But then you get pictures like this of the most handsome man in the world.

Front desk area

Waiting area.

Call him for an appointment!

Birthday Present from his sister, brother-in-law, and niece!  

His other locker.

This is his actual chair that he works at every day! 

The only good thing about being at the school later in the evening is the view of the sunset! 

Working in the lab after patients have gone home. He is such a hard working guy! 

I snuck this picture of my hot dentist! 

He even took a picture with me! He tried to tell me I had a cavity...but this girl brushes and flosses too well! 

He was taking an impression of my teeth...but I'm starting to think he took an impression of my face instead. 

He is just so great! I can't believe that I get to call him mine!

Nursing School: Check! Pass the NCLEX: Check! Job: Still Looking

On August 22, 2015 I graduated from Nursing School. It was so hard, but after 15 months, I am done with school forever and it was so worth it! Both sets of parents came to town for the weekend to celebrate with us. It was such a great weekend and we loved having everyone here. Here are a few pictures from that weekend.

Last Day of class with some of my friends 

Torchy's for dinner when everyone got to San Antonio

Waiting to get pinned.

Andrew got to pin me. It was so special.

"Should we kiss after?" - Andrew

"Sure!"

It felt so special that they were at my second graduation ceremony! 

So thankful for all they have done for me over the years!

After trying to get Mr. Kitty to lay on my mom's lap all weekend, Mr. Kitty decided to lay on my dad's lap (who has ignored her the whole weekend)

Andrew allowed me to get one of the super nice frames from UTHSCSA and I was so excited. I was also excited to find out that I graduated Magna Cum Laude! 

After studying for about a month for the NCLEX, I passed it on September 25th! Such a relief! 

Now to find a job! I am wanting to get a job in a NICU because I love working with those babies so much. So I am praying that I find a great job soon! 

Grandpa Florence

On May 24, 2015 I lost my grandpa. When my grandma got really sick, she fell and my grandpa tried to catch her. When she fell one time, my grandpa broke his back. This caused the next few months after my grandma died to be horrible for my grandpa. It was such a long and depressing time for him to be away from his wife and to be in terrible pain.

After losing my grandma on my mom's side and my grandma on my dad's side, I was able to really take everything in during my grandpa's last few days. I even think that being in Nursing School really helped me understand everything that was going on and allowed me to help my parents in decision making. Even though this was a very difficult time for me, I really saw Jesus move through it.

The first time I saw my grandpa a couple days before he died, he was very confused and it was very hard to watch. When we were there the next day, the doctor came in to tell us the options that we had. Jesus allowed my grandpa to be very present in this conversation and was actually able to make his own decision on how he wanted to continue his treatment. He decided that he was ready to be back with his wife and with Jesus.

Even though I know he was ready to be in Heaven, it was still very difficult to see him go through the dying process. Praise the Lord that he was very comfortable the whole time and we were able to say goodbye to him when he was still very present. We told him how much he meant to us and what a great grandfather, father and spouse he was. The Lord is so gracious to us.

Grandpa was such a genuine man. He was Mr. Fix It and was such an incredible guy. He loved everyone so well and you always felt welcomed into his house. He showed me how to love your spouse no matter what. He loved my grandma so much and he had such a giving heart. I am so thankful that he is out of pain, cancer-free and walking with Jesus.

Thank you Jesus for giving me so much great time with my wonderful grandpa! I'll love you forever!

Grandma Florence

On August 15, 2014 I lost my grandma.  After a very long and difficult last month of her life, my grandma was finally with Jesus and pain free!  After I lost my grandma on my mom’s side without saying “goodbye,” I knew I would drop anything I was doing to say goodbye to this grandma!

I had the incredible opportunity to see her twice while she was in the ICU after they were going to make her comfortable in her last few hours or days.  Her last two weeks of life were such a rollercoaster.  She would be doing terrible one day and incredible the next day and then terrible the next day.

The first day I went to see her in the hospital, she was talking to me and telling me stories about life.  She would actually fall asleep and then wake up and tell me about just seeing her dad and then go back to sleep.  When she woke up the next time she talked about seeing her dad again.  That evening, she was very agitated and thought that the nursing staff was trying to hurt her.  It was so very painful to see her like that.  I wanted so much to stay with her and comfort her. 

The second day I went to see her in the hospital was amazing.  It could not have been a better goodbye.  Jeff, Alex, Andrew, and I were all there in the room with her for about and hour and a half.  She made us laugh so much that night.  She was so alert and so funny.  We kept asking her if she wanted us to leave so she could get some rest, but every time we asked, she said no, I love having you here!

She was the sweetest woman ever.  She loved her husband, children, and grandchildren so well. I always felt welcome and loved by her.  When we would visit her and my grandpa, she would constantly ask us if we wanted something to eat or drink.  When Jeff and I were younger, we would always ask our parents to go to our grandparents’ house for lunch because they had better lunch! And my absolute favorite food that I had over there was a hot fudge sundae in their special tall sundae cups.  Grandma would always remind Grandpa to get the special sundae cups for us.  It was so special.  She was such a giving person and she just lit up our world. 

It is so hard to not have her in our life anymore because she was so amazing, but she is finally pain free and we cannot be happier that she is celebrating with Jesus.  I am so blessed to have had her in my life and that she lived so close to us my whole life. Thank you for being such an incredible role model to us! I have learned so much from you and you have always taught me the ways to live my life! You are ABSOLUTELY incredible and I am so glad God chose you to be my grandma! We love you so much Grandma! We are taking care of Grandpa for you! Say hi to my other grandma for me!

Please pray for my grandpa right now as he is in a nursing home and is really sad about losing his wife!

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Day 50: At least I got a little bit done. Yikes! I have a quiz tomorrow that I am not ready for! Prayers would be GREAT! I did get a stress relieving run in today, which made studying all day a little more enjoyable! 

Day 51: Got to watch a movie in class today. We lost our flag football game tonight by two points...but I caught many passes including one to score a touchdown! Watched the Spurs dominate with some great friends! And tried a watermelon Oreo. The Oreo was quite gross.

Day 52: Last full day of class this week! Got everything done that's due tomorrow! Had a blast playing fish bowl with the small group! And got to see baby Will tonight! 

Day 53: Fun times at the eye doctor! He's so cute even when he is blind and has dilated pupils! Got a lot of work done today and got a good run in! 

Day 54: Had a good day in lab learning about the lymph nodes! Had a great lunch with Andrew at the hospital cafeteria! Had a good workout! Got to Skype with my parents tonight after not talking to them for a while again!! And Mr. Kitty was so cute today in her new bed/box! 

Day 55: This can only mean one thing...THE wedding of the summer is almost a week away! Can"t wait to celebrate Alex and Laura next weekend! Got to have a lunch date with Andrew at Chuys! Took a 2 hour nap! Went shopping with Andrew! And watched Jimmy Fallon to end the night! 

Day 56: Studying is always better when you have a buddy sleeping next to you! Andrew made dinner and cleaned the dishes while I studied. And I took a break from studying tonight so that we could hang out with friends and celebrate Steven's birthday! 

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Day 43: Spent Mother's Day with my mother-in-law and father-in-law! Got to call my mommy and wish her a Happy Mother's Day because I didn't get to see her today! Mr. Kitty was very well behaved on the 6 hour car ride back. She slept on my shoulder most of the drive! And when we got home, all she wanted to do was cuddle with Andrew! 

Day 44: Our power has now been out for over an hour and a half, so studying and everything for the night has stopped except for this game! I had my first day of real class and have a bunch of homework! We sone our flag football game tonight! And I found out that I got morning clinical instead of the afternoon! Pray that the power comes back on because it is HOT and I can't sleep when it's warm in here! 

Day 45: Had my last full day of class for the week. Got to have lunch with my hubby!! Got out of class early!! Had a great small group with wonderful people! And got sonic shakes on the way home from small group with Kelly and Travis! Great friends! 

Day 46: Had my first skills lab today and there were so many decorations that were welcoming us. Got out of class at noon and took a great nap. Good run today! I got a lot of studying done and then we went to buy Spurs shirts so that we could watch the game at Buffalo Wild Wings with Kelly and Travis! 

Day 47: This is what my evenings have looked like since starting nursing school! All I do is study, study, watch Spurs games, and Study! I love nursing school so far, but this amount of homework is kicking my butt! Got to Skype with my parents after not talking to them for a while! Got another sonic shake and actually finished all of my homework tonight before midnight! 

Day 48: I got my stethoscope in today!! Yay!! Had half a day of class today and was able to spend the whole afternoon with Andrew! I got ahead in one of my classes and we went to Chuys for date night! We watched God's Not Dead and loved it!! Watched some episodes of Psych and just relaxed! Great day! 

Day 49: Celebrated Amanda at her graduation party. Had a good workout this morning. Studied a little bit today. And saw some great friends tonight! 

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Day 36: Drove back to San Antonio to go to a bridal shower for Rachel! Got to see the love of my life after being away from him since Wednesday! And went to flag football practice! This is our jersey! Had a great time in Austin, but it is good to be back home! 

Day 37: Got to sleep in! Got my scrubs for nursing school! Played in my first flag football game with a pulled muscle and got this nice shiner on my knee! And chick-fil-a dinner date! 3 more days till school starts!

Day 38: Mr. Kitty found a new favorite spot...on top of a tall cabinet. Had lunch with Katie and Hemi. Watched the Spurs game with Kelly, Sarah, and Jordan! And ended the night eating bacon with my hubby! 

Day 39: Got the rest of my books today. Got my ID card made. Had dinner with some dental school wives. And bought school supplies. School starts tomorrow!! Where did time go? 

Day 40: Today was my first day of school and Andrew's last day of school!! He finished strong and did incredible his first year! We got free birds for lunch and celebrated the guys being done with school by going to Chuys and having dessert at one of the guys house! Also had a good workout today! 

Day 41: Day 2 of Nursing School complete. Got my new laptop. Drove to Dallas to visit Andrew's parents! of course we stopped in Waco to see the beloved Baylor! But don't let this picture fool you...Mr. Kitty was pretty horrible in the car until we got to Waco! 

Day 42: Spent most of the day shopping. Watched Andrew and his mom dance in the living room. Read a little bit for class. Watched the spurs game. And played with the puppies today!