Graduation....The Ceremony!

Congratulations, Dr. Owen Grove!!

Well as promised, though much delayed (my apologies, we've been a little busy ;) ) I have finally gotten to sorting, choosing, editing, and uploading just a few of our 2000+ photos from St Maarten!! Due to having such a great time and so many photos, I'll be breaking up our time into several different posts, to give proper attention to all the fun that was had! I'll start with what everyone probably wants to see most and the whole reason we were there in the first place...Owen's GRADUATION (ceremony)!!! 

As you know, Owen technically graduated in December (though we didn't know officially until February...it's been a process...), however there is only one ceremony a year, held back down where it all began, St Maarten! We were blessed to have so much of our families there to celebrate with us! Even though not everyone could come to the actually ceremony (limited tickets), we were so thankful they were on island to celebrate all weekend long!! My next post will be from the extended weekend with everyone and the adventures had during their visit. We even had the support of family and friends back home who were watching the live stream (when it worked ;) ) 

Thank you to everyone who has loved and supported us throughout this crazy adventure!! We couldn't have done it without our faith, family, and friends! It's been a long, crazy, challenging, exciting, full of amazing memories and experiences, adventurous journey to becoming an M.D..  

I am so proud of my wonderful husband, congratulations Dr. Owen Grove!!

American University of the Caribbean

Mini Spouses Reunion at the morning ceremony!

Morning ceremony graduates. Owen is in the back row, second from the left.

Officially Dr. Owen Grove!! And yes, he is wearing flip flops! It is the Caribbean ;)

Being hooded

Receiving his degree (cover)

Screen shots from people watching back home via live stream

Taking the Oath

with Owen's dad, Mark

with my parents and brother

with Tony

with Doctor Soc!