Jerry's White Coat Ceremony

whitecoat dip3 Well, let's just say I couldn't be more proud of my husband! Many hours of studying, stress, and prayers have gone into this jacket and he completely deserves it! The White Coat symbolizes the transition of pre-clinical studies to clinical studies (Yes, he will have patients in a month! Eek! ) and to serve as a humbling reminder that he & his classmates are responsible for the oral health of North Carolina & beyond. This milestone means he can start earning the trust of patients as he takes care of their pearly whites! I couldn't be more thankful to have such a determined, smart, and ambitious partner in crime! Here's to 3 more years of friends, family, hours of studying, & teeth!

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So many pictures were taken of these UNC Dental kids!

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That's one proud Momma...

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...and Dad!

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Instagramming that white coat!

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Great friends help the world go 'round!

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I love you & I'm so proud of you! :)

france, a one-week love affair (pt. 3)

I'm so sad because this is the last film installment of Jerry & I's journey through France (visit part 1 & part 2 and be on the lookout for some digital & instax blogs). Oh, how I love black & white film so much. These shots come from our rainy day walk throughout Paris & our view of Charles de Gaulle airport the night before we left. There is something magical about airports, the lights, the coming & going. Let's just say...I can't wait to go back.

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Love this boy!

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Oh, Laudree is heaven for any sweet lover. Best pastries we had the whole trip, and I ate every pastry in all of France.

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Caramel with salted butter, Raspberry, Brazil Pure Origin Chocolate...heaven. Pure heaven.

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Jerry dropped a piece of this on the sidewalk. He picked it back up & ate it because it was too good to go to the pigeons.

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You know me, I've got to have my coffee...all day, everyday.

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It was a blustery day at the Lourve.

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Our instax travels!

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Airplanes coming in to land.

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Always after that European chocolate!

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The digital & instant film part of "France, a one-week love affair" will continue! Keep an eye out for them!