Thursday, July 3, 2008

finding the bEaUtY in...

so it looks like for the next 5 years we will be
trying to find the beauty in.....


this???

not looking forward to so much...
(i am specifying this is a picture of sweat, ben told me the picture didn't make sense. he thought it was "eyeball.")


this???

makes my heart skip beats just looking at the picture....



but this???


now THIS i think i could get used to.

BEN GOT INTO HIS DOCTORATE PROGRAM!!! WE'RE HEADING FOR PHOENIX!! SAY HELLO TO DR. STRADER IN 5 YEARS!!! (because you KNOW he's going to grow a beard & make you call him that)

17 comments:

Mindy and Garry said...

Congrats! We're so proud of Ben! Don't worry about the scorpions. We have yet to see one (in New Mexico at least!) But the scenery can really be pretty! Good luck with your move!

Rachel Holloway said...

THAT IS FABULOUS! We are SO happy for you guys! You really deserve the big break--the great news--the giant reward! Looks like it's coming your way! :)

Congrats, congrats, congrats!

Jules said...

Congrats ben! Good luck with all the schooling!! You won't be too far away now...

Dana Broderick said...

you guys are going to LOVE it! and Dr Ben huh? 5 years will go quickly. It'll be over before you know it and you'll want to stay. What is he studying? When are you moving? and are you coming to nyc before you leave? it would be awesome to see you!

Shellee said...

Congratulations! On being accepted, not 5 more years of school.

We HAVE to get together while you're here.

Amanda said...

Way to go Dr. Strader! I hope you enjoy being a Gynocologist! Hahaha J/K

S and RA Beazer said...

A BIG CONGRATS. I suspect you will like it there. The best part is that it's closer to here. Congrats again.

Andrea said...

Well...you know how I feel about this.
Hallelujah!!!!!

Kris said...

I'm so happy for you guys, whew what a relief! Congrats Ben! Can't wait to see you guys!

The Foster Bunch said...

Congratulations to you all!! We are so excited for you and your new adventure. Good luck Ben with all of the schooling. We are excited to have you moving a little closer. Arizona we might to could swing to come and visit. Again Congrats, and good luck!! Please let us know if you need anything.
LOve, Britt

Toby and Tammy said...

Congrats!!! How exciting. I'm so happy for you guys and wish nothing but the best for your sweet family. Yea for Ben!!!

Carrie said...

you will absolutely love arizona. we had a hard time moving back to utah from arizona just over a month ago. the scorps are the only prob. the sweat and heat you get use to. after a year of warmth the next summer won't even phase you. good luck!

Anonymous said...

Just think - Caleb only needs a summer wardrobe, like everyone you meet will have a pool in their backyard, no brown, slushy piles of March snow, no sliding into jeeps on the freeway during a snowstorm, and you can go to a Suns game!

Hooray for you guys! We're very happy for ya.

Meghan said...

I am so happy Ben got accepted. I am so happy you will be WEST of the Mississippi! I am so happy you are moving to Phoenix, one of my favorite place to visit ever! I love your blog by the way, and I love the song you play on it every time I go to your blog. You are the best ever.

Danny, Mandy, & Driggletts said...

Well I have warned all of the AZ Driggs that there will be some Strader's near by. Seriously, I am so excited for you guys! Try not to die from the heat though! Tell Ben congrats and that I will NOT be calling him DR.! J/K. We will definitely get in touch with you whenever we visit.

Me said...

Wow congrats!!! I can't believe all the stuff you've gone through and I'm excited to see what new and fun things you'll blog about in AZ!

Rachel Chick said...

Aaaahhh! I've been so busy just surviving - just treading water these past few weeks that I've been entirely negligent in my blog checking!!! I'm SO excited for you! I knew that the Lord had a plan for you! How exciting!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!