As one Barlow is completing a phase of life, another is just beginning one. Jon received his Master's Degree in Biomedical Science on May 18th. He used his second year of residency to do some extensive research on elbow contractures, wrote several papers, and presented at many conferences. This past year, he finally completed all the Master's requirements by writing and defending his mere 80 page thesis! It was a lot of work, but now he can officially be Mr. Master Doctor! Ha! The ceremony was a typical loooong graduation ceremony, but it was so good to see Jon cross the stage to receive his second post-graduate hood and diploma. Also, Tom Brokaw gave the commencement address, which I found entertaining, but mostly annoyed Jon. It was a little preachy and liberal for my ultra-Repulican husband! :) Also, as you will see in the pictures, Jon was in the front row, thanks to the last name, and had the opportunity to photo-bomb every picture! Somehow he resisted the temptation, but it makes me laugh just to think about it!
Tom received an honorary doctor of letters degree.
Tom is standing in the black robe, and Jon is sitting in the front row on the right in this picture.
Jon standing with his new gold hood and diploma.
And the obligatory photo session! :)
While Jon is finally nearing the end of his education, Brooks is just beginning his, well, life! He was baptized into God's family on May 19th at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (the same place that Kylie was baptized), in front most of his family, and his Godparents, Tony and Ingrid Barlow, and Rob and Sari Hartzler! It was a memorable baptism for us...Brooks put on a show by spitting up a giant amount of milk, and Kylie talked about "poopy" the entire time. Oh well, at least they are cute! :) After the church service, we headed to Florence Park in Stewartville for lunch and pictures! It was a great day!
Brooks' baptism banner!
Our little family!
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