The Hale Family: Joe's Last Day of Dental School

Joe's Last Day of Dental School

April 18, 2009

...And he is a free man!!!

I took a photo of Joe on his first day of school, so I took one of him on his last day of school too. He was excited on both days, but this time he was full of JOY, not just excitement.

First Day of School

Last day of school

He's still wearing the same clothes. Are you so sick of those scrubs, honey?

I notice there are some gray hairs this time. Hmmm?! That means I have some too. Hmmm?! Has it really been that long?

This is the end of a lot of school for my hubby. He has an Associates Degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, a Chemistry Minor and now a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree. Some journey! What is amazing is that he is only 23 years old! Ha Ha

What an achievement. I can't believe we are done. Way to go Joe, I couldn't be more proud of you!!! I know you will be a Super Dentist! Now go celebrate. Oh, and take me with you. I need a vacation too!!!

12 comments:

Pini said...: Can you say...HYSTERICAL! What great pictures. My personal fav is the one with Jaden's cape! ha ha! Tiff, I think you are suffering some dyslexia when it comes to his age! :)
Good Job Joe! Congrats!
Now both of you need a vacation! Go PARTY! (wait for us...we can party with you in a month) woop woop!; April 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM
JoyRGardner@gmail.com said...: Tiffany and Joe,
Congrats on finishing finals and the boards. Joe, you truly are super man, and I am super proud of you!!! Have you all decided where you want to move to??? This is an exciting time. Best wishes and congrats,
Joy

JoyRGardner@gmail.com; April 22, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Nicole said...: Congratulations, Joe! We are so proud of you! And to think think that Cristian is done too! We were on the same journey for a while there. Love you guys, we must see you before you leave!; April 22, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Brandon and Angela Hoopes said...: CONGRATULATIONS!!! We are sooo happy for you guys. Now the hard part starts- entering into the real world. Just kidding! What are your plans now? Portland is a good place to live! Keep us updated!; April 26, 2009 at 9:12 PM
AZ Sunshine said...: Congratulations! You did it!!!

I think this Superman Hale Family needs to check out living in Chandler. Shaunna's first home is in escrow now in Southeast Chandler, we're in North Chandler (and may have to move SE now ;) There's a lot of beautiful homes for sale here and it's a buyer's market!

Our Spring weather is starting to warm up into Summer but having been in Vegas you'll be totally ready for it, besides there's lots of fun swimming pools just waiting for you (especially at our house and Alston's; come enjoy the water! Anytime!!!)

Love from the Harringtons; May 6, 2009 at 7:35 AM
holmesfamily8 said...: Congrats you guys! That is amazing, and wonderful that you are all finally finished! We will know that feeling too, next month!; May 6, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Alisa said...: Congrats, Joe! How exciting to be DONE, and start the next chapter! :-) Best of luck!; May 6, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Jodi and Josh said...: Congrats!! So exciting to be done!!; May 13, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Debbie said...: Way to go!! I can't believe I am old enough to have friends that are Dr's. Crazy. Joe Hale DDS... Shuffle shuffle.; May 17, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Love the pictures!! I'm so proud of you Joe AND Tiffany!! You two make such a great team! Send my love to everyone!; May 21, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Camisha Gollaher said...: Wow you guys have come a long ways together...and brought two darling children with you!!! What's next? Keep me in the know. I would die to see you if you happen to come this way anytime!!! Congratulations & Best wishes.; June 8, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Alicia said...: Hooray that life really can start now, no more tests, study groups, and late nights! We are excited for you guys to start your journey and can't wait to see what amazing thing that will come your way! Good Luck! You guys are the cutest family!; June 10, 2009 at 9:29 AM

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I grew up in Mesa AZ and Joe in Farmington UT. I knew Joseph's uncle and grandma in Mesa and between the two of them they were bound and determined to set me up with Joseph who was "also a singer and would be perfect for me". The only problem was that he lived in Utah. Soon after, I left for BYU and ended up meeting him at callbacks for The Young Ambassadors. That next year we ended up as dance partners in Young Ambassadors. We became best friends, but dated other people until we finally got it together and started dating each other. We were engaged in Singapore on tour, and married 3 months later. We left for rehearsals 3 weeks later and worked on Holland America Cruise Line as guest entertainers for a year. We traveled to Hawaii, Mexico and Alaska. We went back to BYU for our final year of school and graduated with degrees in Music Dance Theater. Princess Cruise Line hired us as guest entertainers and we traveled for 6 months with them to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. We then decided to move to New York where we lived for a year and performed in 2 tours. One day Joe woke up and told me he was going to be a dentist, so we changed gears. We have two amazing children, Brynnley and Jaden, who keep us as crazy as everyone else on this journey of parenthood. Wouldn't change a thing! Here we are finished with dental school and on to "real" life in Arizona. We have had an amazing journey in these 12 years, and it's only going to get better!!