SCSU Graduation

The excited spectators!

I didn't get a picture of Andrews parents or Grandma Judy, but they were there!

There were so many people stuffed into that arena. I would say about 100 were standing. I guess, like us, they didn't follow the "bring only 6 people" rule. Oh well! Unfortunately we were told not to cheer when our graduate was called. Josh and I really wanted to, but decided not to after a look from mom!

After all the grads came in we began searching for Andrew. And when everybody looks like the same little dot, its a difficult task. But mom actually found him first! After that I tired to get close up shots, I only got one good one. the bottom left pictures are of the "practice" arena where the grads got into line and then walked into the bigger arena. No, we did not find Andrew in that mess of people.

After reuniting with my grad we took some pictures.. Josh decided that he was just going to take some random ones, and well they turned out pretty good! I love most candid shots, and the bottom right is my favorite!

a look back at Easter

Just going through pictures and I realized I never put up the few pictures I have of Easter!

Enjoy!

It was fairly chilly here in MN on Easter, even Opie had to bundle up. You know she looks so cute in that little sweater! Andrina and Bethany started a little competition to see who could gather the most eggs. I think we all helped Andrina win! Apparently Easter is Bethany's favorite holiday and she really wanted to hunt out those eggs.  Andrew and I had fun trying to come up with different eggs. I think we managed that! Andrina had some stickers and gave me the "opie" one, requesting that I make one for opie. I of course obliged! I think the blue one is my favorite. Rubber bands. I will be using that method again!

I can feel your heartbeat for a thousand miles.

Isn't he good looking!

Once again my wonderful sister Emma let us use here and her skills for pictures! I think she did such an amazing job, once again! Those of you who know Andrew like we do, you know he hates to have his picture taken. And that it is really hard to get him to smile and look relaxed. I figure practice makes perfect and that slowly he will get better! We did get quite a few really awesome shots!

Since it was a Sunday and we were all dressed up anyway she took a few shots of us... awww! I have said this a thousand times, I think she should start her own business. I would help! I already advertise for you Em!

Here are more beautiful pictures!

Awesome you say? She can do some for you! Theses are just plain ol' flowers. Imagine what she can do with your face! Just call her..

Prices subject to change according to your status in her family.

Happy picturing!

We should never gamble

The Mayo is no longer an option.

Seems they are not looking for a histologist.

The search is on

Nothing worth anything ever goes down easy.

I love this boy.

And

I am so proud of him!

(that sounds like I am his mother!)

But I am.

He has graduated!

There was a time we both thought that his schooling would never, EVER end.

Now that he is done with school the job hunting has begun.

It may be stupid, and maybe a little reckless, but we are banking it all on one place.

Rochester.

On June 26th he submitted his application to the Mayo. We are still waiting. Impatiently.

There is a glimmer of hope though! The other day Heiko Schoenfuss (an old professor of Andrews, and current boss) told Andrew that he got an email from the Mayo asking Heiko if they could somehow set up a system where he "grooms" people to work there. Little to they know he has already been doing that! Yesterday Heiko sent an email back telling them about Mr. Meister, and forwarding on his application to those who can get him hired there.

My fingers, toes, and eyeballs are crossed.

And the anticipation is killing me.

Andrew seems calm, me on the other hand am a wreak waiting for a call.

All the prayers and finger crossing you can offer are more than welcome.

Opie "Optimus Prime"

Miss Opie

Her little self!

She is adorable isn't she? This little dog stole my heart the first time I saw her.. Andrew really loves Dachshunds and I really like long haired dogs. Well this little one was the best of both worlds! I was sold because of her ears. I really love those things. The first time I held her she licked my chin and put her head down on my shoulder..again I was sold! She really has been the best dog ever. She loves to cuddle on both of us. Last night while watching a movie she would not settle down until some part of her was touching both of us.. very odd.. but at least she doesn't have a favorite! Today I have seen the scared side of her. The house next door is getting re-shingled and the noise scares her, along with the bunch of men out there working. At 7 I took her out and she immediately ran back to the door. I had to physically stand between her and the guys before she would do her business. The other times I took her out today she ran to the furthest part of the lawn, paws on the edge, and went again. Its been really funny to see her freak out like this, other than the fact that she wont eat while all this is going on. Because of this little dog I have been outside more than not this spring. And to be honest, I'm loving it. Andrew and I used to go on walks, at least around the lake, at least once a day, and now days I don't see much of Andrew due to the end of school coming so quickly. (of which we are all very excited for!) If you have not met Opie yet we would love to see you, so get on over here.

Little Miss Adella

First off I would like to wish this cute little bug Happy 1st Birthday! We Love You!

By far the cutest little bum in the world!
I could hardly get her to hold still, then Grandma Gross gave her mini M&Ms..


The best cake ever! Em, you did such a good job!

The Adorable hats Emma made!

The little freak!

Andrina used to do this when she was little, never thought it would something each Gross child would share! I guess we are all just little freaks-in our own little freak show!

again,

Happy Birthday little one!