Ari's Graduation

I am so proud to announce that Ari officially graduated from residency Thursday, June 21. This day marked an end to his 3 year emergency medicine residency and more importantly the end of call for ever. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful night to celebrate; the temperature was perfect for enjoying hors d'oeuvres outside of the yacht club. We were so lucky to have Ari's parents in from Oregon, my mom in from St. Louis, and Kristen and Larry up from Chicago (but recently in from enjoying their anniversary in Mexico). Once we were seated inside we were truly impressed with the food. Ari had even gotten the honor of picking the vegetarian menu: polenta with roasted vegetables in red pepper sauce. Dr. Callahan, Ari's program director, kept the evening light-hearted by reading excerpts of all the graduates personal statements... they were a stitch! The graduates in turn roasted their attendings with a Colbert Report-esque video. Finally the laughs were over and Ari received his certificate. He is going to make a brilliant attending, I am so lucky to have him as a husband!