We've had quite the week this week! Lots of happenings. Brian's mom came and hung out for the week leading up to graduation and his two brothers and his dad came a few days later. We then had a birthday party for Jeffrey's 4th birthday the morning of graduation at the church with lots of friends to come and play and help, he was one happy little boy with his spiderman themed party. We had to change some of the plans last minute. It was supposed to be at the park, but it threatened rain, so we moved it to the church (which ended up making it a lot easier!). We had hired a clown to make balloon animals and face paint, but unfortunately he recently suffered a heart attack a couple of weeks ago. He was still planning on making it but ended up in the hospital again the night before. He's a trooper! He was so sweet, he ended up blowing up the balloons and making the balloon animals and swords in his hospital bed for us still!!! (I'm sure the nurses and doctors LOVED that). We substituted a piñata for the clown and all was good. I even got a turn to take a wack at it when the kids failed to break it and succeeded in decapitating spiderman (see picture below). After the party, all of our friends chipped in to help get us cleaned up in time to head over to the graduation.
The graduation went well, I think it was just the right length. Some of our friends set up a baby-sitter at the auditorium so we didn't have to worry about the kids, that was really nice. Unfortunately while the ceremony was going on, I kept getting texts from the sitter because Jeffrey had gone both number 1 and number 2 in his undies and socks and shoes. I felt bad for her, but sooo glad that I didn't have him with us when he did it or I would've had to miss part of the ceremony! It was a really special event, Brian's dad was even able to "hood" him during it because he is a doctor, so it was neat to see them both dressed up in the school's regalia. Everyone is gone now and is hopefully arriving safe, I don't know if I've ever seen Brian glowing with this much happiness before, it was truly a wonderful time for him and can't thank everyone who came enough for being there for him as well as those that were here in spirit. And without further a-do, pictures!
Grandma Osborne having a conversation with Meggy at the table.
Ben having fun with Grandma
Uncle Jeff arrives late Wednesday night
Brian and little Jeffrey check out the male black widow the found in the kitchen with one of the magnifying glasses that Grandma bought the boys.
Pretty gross huh?
This is it looking through the magnifying glass.
Uncle D.J. got here Thurday afternoon.
Brian and I "schooling" Uncle Jeff and Ben at tennis on the Wii. :)
Brothers!
We all piled into the van to go eat at Cheddars on Thursday night.
Mamma bear and her boy cubs. :)
Uncle Jeff stuffs the piñata with candy.
Jeffrey practicing his swing with the bat we used for the piñata.
Grandma doing Meggy's hair for the party.
Jeffrey checking out his Spiderman cake at the party.
Hurray! Grandpa Nyberg arrives! He was only able to make it the one day, but he made it to both the party and the graduation and we were so happy he could!
Uncle D.J. wearing Jeffrey's birthday balloon hat.
All of the kids lined up to hit the piñata.
Ben taking a swing.
Megan's turn.
Daddy helped Jeffrey take a big swing.
Mommy's turn.
After Mommy's turn.
Mommy's prize!
Grandma serves cake at the end of the party.
Uncle Jeff walks with Megan to the graduation.
Me seeing Brian all decked out for the first time in his regalia.
The Quillen College of Medicine's 2011 graduating class.
Brian being "hooded" by his father. (we're supposed to get a professional photo of this thank goodness because I didn't have a very good angle!)
And then there were two! Doctors Nyberg and Nyberg.
Brian's new stethoscope his dad got him with his name engraved on it.
Brian's mom putting on his new watch for him.
Our pathetic attempt at a family photo.
Brian with his parents and brothers.
Brian with his Dad and Mom.
All of us together.
Grandpa kissing Jeffrey good-bye.
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