moving crew

My sister Cydney and her fam weren't able to make it down for graduation/Grace's blessing, so they made a short trip down to help us pack up and meet Gracie girl. 

We worked their hinies off and bored their kids to death, but it was so good to have their help and see them one last time as Easterners.

I'm thrilled that within a 2-month span we'll have seen our entire immediate families: We saw Jenn, my mom, and Doug's parents for graduation, Cyd the weekend we moved, both my parents last week, Jessica this week, Kadi next week, Stacey after that, and then Ben soon after. We're considering ourselves super lucky.

that hair

I really should keep a tally of how many times a day I hear people say "That hair!" when they see Gracie. 

But there's really no better way to say it. The girl has got an amazing do.

moving bites

Last week we said good-bye to Virginia. It was an exhausting week full of packing, cleaning, and one farewell after another.

We're excited for the adventure ahead, but MAN I've loved living in VA. After a couple trips there in high school, I'd always wanted to live there. Well, done and done. I'll miss the history, the scenery, the shopping, the beach, the ya'lls, and most of all the people.

So now we're on the road, taking a few weeks to drive cross-country and visit family. If you need us, we're the homeless family driving in the middle of the country somewhere.

blessing gracie

On Mother's Day we blessed our sweet little Grace.

Doug gave the blessing, and we were so grateful for the family and friends that joined us.

Grace wore the same gown Addy did, a dress my mom made to look like my wedding gown.

Now THAT was a happy Mother's Day.

the graduate

We're so proud of Doug Shafer, DDS!

 

Did you hear them call him Doctor?! Crazy cool.

senior gala

The week of graduation the dental school hosts a gala (yes, GALA) for the graduates. We dined, we danced, we drank excessive amounts of soda from the open bar. 

We had a blast with these peeps.

In classic Shafer style, we misplaced our camera and didn't get any shots. Thank goodness we could borrow these from others that were more prepared.

White people dancing at its best

It was a great night!

the burning of the scrubs

Good riddance, green scrubs.

 

Good riddance, indeed.