Introducing...

Dr. Tyler Birch Moore!!!

Tyler graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry on Friday with a Distinction in Research.  Wahoo!!  It was a great day for our family.  I am so proud of Tyler's hard work for 4 years!

The ceremony was at the Eastman Kodak Theater downtown.  We got these awesome seats in the balcony with a great view.

 It turned out being perfect because Bridgette could play on the floor, and we had plenty of space.  She did so well during the 2 hour long ceremony.  Even though she was so tired and skipped some naps, she never screamed and just played happily with my mom.

Walking into his row at the beginning.  You can see Tyler in the very middle of the shot.  105 people graduated in his class.

 This is right after he got his hood walking back to his seat.  Congrats Dr. Moore!!

 Our family.

Daddy and baby.  So sweet!

I made Tyler throw his hat but he wasn't too thrilled...

 Tyler with his parents.

With his Grandma Baugh

The whole Moore family who came.

 My Parents.

 I thought this one was hilarious- Bridgette eating Tyler's diploma.

 Tyler's good friends and fellow Mormons, Jeff and Owen.  We will miss you guys!  (We are missing Kurt)

 

Afterwards, we went to a yummy seafood place for dinner.  Thanks to our families who came to show their support of Tyler!  It was special to have you share this great achievement with us!

My First Mother's Day

I had a great day on Sunday for my first bona- fide Mother's day.  Tyler had breakfast ready for me when I woke up (although he used the eggs I needed for a cake later that day).  He gave me a GPS watch to wear running that I am super excited to use.  I took it out this morning and surprised myself by my pace!  It will be great and hopefully help me train for a race.
We went over to a friend's house for dinner and her husband made an awesome roast, carrots, potatoes and rolls.  I brought a cake (thanks to neighbors who willingly give eggs!) and we had a great time.

I absolutely love being a mother and adore my baby girl!  It is much harder than I thought it'd be but I can't imagine anything better!  Happy Mother's day to my own Mom who worked hard to raise 5 girls- I appreciate moms even more now I know the work involved!!

Playground

We are trying to get the most out of Whipple Park in the last month we're here.  We will miss our playground right outside our door!  Bridgette finally loves swinging and will spend 15 minutes in it. 

 

 She also loves the big blue tunnels.  I think she likes how everything looks blue.

She has started to sleep on her stomach a little.  It is super cute, but sometimes scary because she likes to snuggle with blankets.

  

7 months!

 

7 months old today!  I can hardly believe it.  She has grown up so much in these last few weeks.  She now sits up for long periods of time without falling and has started to babble, mostly "dadadada".  

 She is also putting on a little more chub, I am guessing because of the solids she is devouring.  She eats rice cereal/oatmeal, peas, sweet potatoes and has tried bananas (with the mesh bag below).  She is working on drinking from a sippy cup.  She thinks it's fun.  She is obsessed with Tyler and laughs whenever she sees him.

 I thought that when we got back from Taiwan, people would no longer think she is adorable and talk to me at the store, but I was wrong!  We still get comments about her big blue eyes that rarely blink, her fuzzy hair and her big smile.  We love this girl!