We have a new doctor in our house!

We planned our loop back to Oklahoma this year in order to attend our oldest son’s graduation from medical school.  After a very wet May, we had absolutely perfect weather for the day of graduation with temperatures in the 70’s and no wind.  We had a full row of relatives there to attend commencement and we were so proud of Dr. Luke Engelman when he was on stage to be hooded for his M.D. degree!

We took lots of pictures afterwards, including this one that is a potential family Christmas card picture.  It includes both of our sons and our daughter-in-law Jordan.

The day culminated in a graduation party hosted at Jordan’s parents’ home on the lake.  We had grilled hamburgers for the 60 friends and family that came to wish Luke well.  Denisa took lots of pictures, but just like she has a weakness for flowers, she also really likes children.  Most of the pictures seemed to include one or more of our great nieces and nephews that were at the party.

We had games to play on the lawn, and the children enjoyed the dress up options at the photo booth.

Taking pictures of the children at the party seems appropriate, since Luke will be starting his residency in Pediatrics next month.  Besides food and games, there were also places to relax during the party.

 

The party started at 5:00, and was still going strong after dark.  We guess those wild and crazy doctors are used to studying until all hours of the night, and they were playing games until midnight.  I think a good time was had by all!   

But more important, we got a text from Luke the next day thanking us for helping with the party.  He said, “It was a great day.  Best I have had in a long time.”  It was pretty darn good for a couple of proud parents as well!