Another Rochester Graduation - a year later

Our most recent trip was to Rochester for our brother-in-law’s graduation from medical school. Having graduated in the class previous, Matt was allowed to “hood” Dave at the graduation. For those not familiar with “hooding” allow me to educate you. When you receive a doctorate degree you receive a hood as part of the ceremony. The person who hoods you has to also have the same medical doctorate. That is where Matt came in. I think Matt felt silly sitting with the “distinguished faculty.” I thought he looked great!


Then. Now.
I have to admit the only funny thing was that because there were so many people there that Matt knew, having graduated the year before in the selfsame robes, he kept getting congratulated as if he had graduated that day. Matt didn’t find it quite as amusing and promptly removed the robes.

Todd wearing the cap! Don't mind the scrape. It is life.


Enjoying the Whipple Park swings!

On the Sunday we were there we went with all of Matt’s and Dave’s family that was in town to Palmyra and Fayette. We visited the Sacred Grove, Hill Cumorah, and the Peter Whitmer farm. It made me miss being so close to all those amazing places.




Later that day hanging out with Dad and Grandpa!

It also was a good excuse to go see old friends. We stayed with our dear friends Carrie and Bob and their family. It was so good to see them and we are so grateful for their friendship. I have to admit that when I walked off the plane in Rochester I felt like I was home. Weird. Sad. Anyway, Thank you so much for letting us stay with you and letting Todd borrow this headband for the picture.