This past Thursday Paul had his dissertation defense. It all went really well and here we are celebrating following the meeting with his committee.
Lena giving papa a celebratory hug.
Paul's parents drove in from Michigan for the event - braving a flat tire on the interstate en route! Not to be deterred they made it with enough time to get a cup of coffee before Paul's presentation to his department.
After the defense there was a small gathering in the ambiance-challenged lunchroom/seminar room in Paul's department. Here Paul talks with his parents and adviser while Lena chows down using (not one but two) multiple forks.
Some of the festivities with the paleo group.
On Friday, Lena spent some time with her grandparents while Morgan was at work and Paul went to a seminar. Here Lena and MomG are at the local playground. Lena had a blast and it wasn't until finally climbing into her stroller after all her playing that she let herself crash for a bit.
It was a great treat for us that our friends Mark & Becca came in to town for this week's festivities (which also included the 20th anniversary dance party of Becca and Paul's advisers). It was great to see them. Lena was slightly dismayed that Becca & Mark didn't bring their cat Kesey but she let that slide.
Mark and Lena on Friday reading the little goblin story Lena has been going crazy for over the last week.
The night before Paul's defense. Our friend Sara was gracious enough to lend her apartment and provide feedback on a practice talk.
This past Thursday Paul had his dissertation defense. It all went really well and here we are celebrating following the meeting with his committee.
Lena giving papa a celebratory hug.
Paul's parents drove in from Michigan for the event - braving a flat tire on the interstate en route! Not to be deterred they made it with enough time to get a cup of coffee before Paul's presentation to his department.
After the defense there was a small gathering in the ambiance-challenged lunchroom/seminar room in Paul's department. Here Paul talks with his parents and adviser while Lena chows down using (not one but two) multiple forks.
Some of the festivities with the paleo group.
On Friday, Lena spent some time with her grandparents while Morgan was at work and Paul went to a seminar. Here Lena and MomG are at the local playground. Lena had a blast and it wasn't until finally climbing into her stroller after all her playing that she let herself crash for a bit. 
It was a great treat for us that our friends Mark & Becca came in to town for this week's festivities (which also included the 20th anniversary dance party of Becca and Paul's advisers). It was great to see them. Lena was slightly dismayed that Becca & Mark didn't bring their cat Kesey but she let that slide.
Mark and Lena on Friday reading the little goblin story Lena has been going crazy for over the last week.
The night before Paul's defense. Our friend Sara was gracious enough to lend her apartment and provide feedback on a practice talk.
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