Our Graduator│Medical School Graduation

After 4 years, the day finally came.  

4 years ago, it all seemed so far away. 

It is hard to believe that Scott's graduation has already come and gone.  

Medical School is over. 

We all got up bright and early to go to the GWU Commencement.  

We could have chosen to just do the medical school graduation ceremony but we couldn't pass up the opportunity to be there, in the middle of the national mall in the middle of Washington D.C. 

It was a hot, hot day.  

But we all survived and have the memory of this eventful day.  

It was a beautiful sight, with the Washington Monument in front of us and the Capitol Building behind us.  

Brian Williams was the speaker.  I was excited because I sometimes watch the Nightly News with him.  I was a bit let down by his speech but nonetheless, it was nice to hear some of the things he had to say. 

The graduates throwing their caps up in the air.  

Graduations are always special.  

Our dear Aunt Penny made the trip all the way from Utah to come see Scott graduate and be part of this big event in our lives.  So grateful you made it Penny!

Our 'graduators'. Kem also walked at the Commencement.

I loved that Kem and Scott were able to share this success together! 

Brooke couldn't get enough of Scott's tassel. 

Kem Ramírez, M.P.H.

Proud of you Dr. Scott!

Our family of 5! 

Brooke is our med school baby!:)

Words cannot express how proud I am of this man.  It was a long, strenuous road.  He worked so hard.  There were days that all I could do was become his cheerleader and tell him that he was good enough and that he could do it...I always quoted President Hinckley: "the work of the world isn't done by geniuses, it is done by ordinary people who learn to work in an extraordinary way." Those words became our motto.   

I can say that medical school brought us even closer.  We saw each other at our worst, there were times of exhaustion and frustration, but there were also so many good times for us and our little family. 

I think Scott is most happy that he will no longer, ever in his life commute to D.C. every day in that metro!!!:)  

We were so happy that Clay and Karen were able to make it! We are so grateful to them and their love and support during these 4 years. 

Penny and Grandma Jensen.  We were so happy that Grandma Jensen was able to come.

After Commencement we headed to the actual medical school graduation ceremony.  

It was a LOOOONG day for everyone.  

Scott Jensen, M.D.

Dean Haywood hooded Scott and right when she was hooding him, Brielle yelled, "I LOVE YOU DADDY"! 

It was awesome!

Everyone who came to celebrate with us! 

It was a special and exhausting day for everyone! 

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Grandma Jensen, Penny and Karen visited for a couple more days and then headed back to Idaho.

Grandma Jensen with her youngest great-grandchild, Brooke. 

Oh and Theo, the neighbors' puppy. 

We had to do a 4 generation portrait. 

It was so fun to share these special times with family! 

Thanks for coming and showing us your love!