It's official...

It is official.  Tyler had graduated from medical school.  Can I get an hallelujah?!

These four years have flown by and I could not be prouder.

Medical school is some serious work.  Serious work with no pay. 

The first two years consist of constant studying and living at the library and the third year is full of long work shifts.  The fourth year is a little easier with lots of travelling, interviewing, and different rotations.

From the very beginning of Tyler and I's relationship, I knew that he wanted to be a doctor.  He has been determined through it all...and the long road continues, but he is officially a medical doctor.

We had quite the celebration last weekend to celebrate Tyler with family & friends.

We started off the weekend with dinner Saturday night at one of our San Antonio favorites, Paesano's, followed by a baby free stop at some of our fave downtown bars.

The graduation ceremony was Sunday at 2 o'clock at St. Mary's University.

I have to take a second to brag on Tyler

(although he'll probably get mad at me when he reads this).

He has studied and worked so incredibly hard during medical school.

He received membership into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA) and won the Paul Cutler Award for Clinical Excellence among his peers.

Watching Tyler be hooded  and and receive his diploma was a bit surreal...

Jack had a great nap beforehand and we were a bit worried about the ceremony being right in the middle of afternoon nap but he did great. We had lots of people around to entertain him. 

It also helps that dad graduated at the beginning of the group (13 of 206)...one of the perks of a "B" last name.

We headed to Aunt Peggy's afterwards for a celebratory and relaxing night of mexican food, swimming, & gifts.

We love you Dr. B!

Ear Tubes

It was an early morning for the Bloomer family this morning...we had to be at the surgery center at 5:30am for Jack to get ear tubes.  I didn't mind the early time since Jack couldn't eat after midnight!  The earlier the better and a less fussy baby.  He was pretty happy while we were waiting.  Just like he loves to watch waiters, he also loves to watch nurses.

Looking a bit nervous

They did the procedure about 6:30 and everything went good.  The doctor said one ear had some fluid on it and the other ear was very infected. Of course, sending him off for the procedure and seeing him wake up were the hardest part, but we somewhat knew what to expect since it was so similiar to when he was put under general anesethia for the steroid injection.

I'm excited to have a happy & ear infection free baby in the near future!  They have been infected on and off for so long, he has learned to cope with it and be happy but his hearing should be much better, too.
We had a lazy day with lots of this...

He was pretty fussy off and on (even though they said he should be back to normal), but he did get happy, gave us some smiles, and helped me pack.  He's been very clingy which makes me feel special :)

Jack's 1st Birthday Party - The Details

When Jack was born I knew that the time around his first birthday would be crazy.
Between Tyler's graduation, house hunting, moving, & working full time I don't have much time to party plan and craft, but as the party approached I found myself wanting to put a little bit more effort into some decorating than I had originally planned.

I had lots of fun creating some personalized details & decorations and relied heavily on Etsy for the invitation design, party printables, and a few other things. 

Check out the party pics here.

The invitations turned out great thanks to my chubby cowboy...

 Jack doesn't like wearing things on his head and this cowboy hat was no exception.

I had to take many, many photos to get this one but my tubby little boy looks so cute!



We hope to use this sign for many birthdays to come!

My mom and I found this Texas shaped basket at a church garage sale for $1

and it was perfect for the favors after a layer of white spray paint.

 

We had guests sign this photo book of all Jack's monthly pics. 

Perfect keepsake for years down the road! 

 I know I'm going to love looking back at all of Jack's monthly pictures and posts that I've done, but they are time consuming and tiring to do. 

Being able to put them all together at his 1st birthday made it totally worth it, though.

 Loved that we got to use his "Wanted" poster from The Pineapple School.

Jack was not a fan of his birthday hat but I tried!

 Not a Texas party without Blue Bell ice cream!

For the desert table, Tyler's cousin's wife made Jack's smash cake, topper, & cupcakes...

she did such a good job!

We also had Janie make her famous "bars" and

Taylor put together some cowboy s'more pops.

 Drink Station - Dr. Pepper bottles, lemonade, & water

My pinterest project for the party were the white chandelier balls hanging from the ceiling.

All of Jack's first holidays!

 



For food we did good old Texas BBQ.

Sliders with Dickey's chopped beef & Grandy's rolls, pasta salad, bbq beans, chips, & fruit.

Texas sugar cookies for favors.

I had lots of people help me!  Thanks to my mom & dad for opening up their house and helping me with everything.  Also, thank you to Taylor, Janie, & Jessica for all their help & delicious food.

The day was such a success and celebration of our 1 year old Jack!

Invitation: West Willow Designs

Door Sign: KatieDid Gift Shop

Party Printables: 505 Design & Paperie

Party Bib & Hat: Dainty Couture

Baking Cups & Straws: Shop Sweet Lulu

Favor cookies: Sweet & Sour Showers 

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