The end of this year has brought several super fun opportunities to spend time with our friends from the urology department. We could not have asked for a better group of people to share these years with -- truly! It is a program that is not only respectful of the residents and treats them with dignity, bit it's also distinctively inclusive of spouses and families. We have made some dear relationships, for sure.
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The weekend before graduation was the annual Chief Party -- a tradition in which the outgoing chief class hosts a costume party for the rest of the department. They decide the theme, decor and music, as well as secure the venue, order food, etc etc etc. It's quite a production.
This year boasted a pirate theme --- aka "Pirates of the Perineum". (yes, this is known as urology humor... aka, the rest of my life)
Mikel did his part.
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We also attended a Canadian Honker's baseball game while Mr. David got some quality Nolan time at our house. After living here for 5 years, we thought we should spend at least one evening supporting this local team ---- especially since the Mayo Fellows Association was offering tickets for only $5. Was a good chance to get outdoors and enjoy a little Minnesota summertime before we head off to the desert.
Lindsay & Mitra - two of Mikel's co-residents and two dear friends of mine
Mikel, Mairtin and baby Milo
All you can eat!
A nursing mother's dream (back me up here, Mitra!)
Mark is the only one paying any attention to the baseball game...
Mairtin is from Ireland and makes his living as a musician and storyteller. No telling what his subject is here, but looks like he successfully entertained Marcelino and Mikel!
Casey, Daniel and baby boy Yelfimov
After the game, we crashed a s'mores roast at Andrew and Marisa's house. The weather was absolutely perfect for it.
L-R: Marisa, Lindsay, Mikel, Mark, Andrew, Kelly, John and Megan
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And no summer would be complete without a cook out at the De Cogains'. Mitra and Mairtin are always such gracious hosts.
Nolan is just about 3 months older than Milo, but they are big buds
handsome boy in blue!
Milo snoozed in the shade, since Nolan was occupying his crib. Thanks for sharing, buddy.
Build your own kabobs -- a great idea!
Cheesin' it up with the grins. :)
Mairtin, Mitra, baby Milo, Mikel, Mark, me, Nolan & Lindsay (plus baby girl Cummins, due in December!)
We are indeed blessed to call residency one of the happiest times of our lives - and this is hugely due to these fantastic friends.
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