But still they had bath robes!

The night before graduation we stayed down in Tunica, if you are not familiar it is the little Vegas of the South about 45 minutes from Memphis. My parent's love to gamble, I do not but figured since they drove 8 hours to see me graduate I would do something for them. Unfortunately this does not get me out of giving them free eye care.

The night of graduation we stayed at The Peabody Hotel in the heart of downtown. It was a little pricey but as my dad said it, "you are only going to do this once, do it right." Uh okay :) I have been there many times walking thru the hotel, b/c like I said it is smack in the middle of downtown and there are entrances on all sides. And there is a spa in it where I used to get my hair done. And of course the duck march which happens every day at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Here is the fountain the ducks swim around everyday. Yes those flowers are real! The door to our hotel room, it has a door knocker!
The bathroom

The best beds ever! When I go to purchase a bed I am totally going to call the hotel and see what kind of beds they have. So comfy!

As nice as it was I still had to get my own ice...And pour my own wineThey even had bath robes, which I forgot to use the next day, but still they had bath robes. I don't know if I will ever be able to go back to a regular hotel again :)

After getting settled in we ate a Huey's, best burger place ever (West Coast Turkey burger is the best burger ever!!!) and then went to Silky O'Sullivans for a diver... What is a diver you ask? Well it is a bit of a mystery but it is delicious mixture of fruit juice, liquor & beer... in a bucket! Check it out.It sure was oh so good :)Erin thought so too, sadly it was her last night in Memphis (for a while) and this was the first night to experience a diver. I am sure she is still dreaming of the yummy goodness.

It's official, you can call me Dr. Heptig :)

It has only taken 2 weeks but here are pictures from my graduation. It was a whirlwind day for sure. I can't believe how fast it went and how smoothly. Enjoy them.

At the pre-receptionGabi, me & Amy Me & TraciMe & MeganOne of my favorite instructors - Dr. Freddy Chang - he is in his 70s and still working full-time!At the Church - me, Erin & TangeeDownstairs getting ready to get in our HOT regalia - me, Sara & JillKU grads - and yes still my friends - Ben, Erin & MattLauren & meKaren & me - All ready!Walking down to my seat - I am pretty nervous at this point - praying I will not fall
Getting hooded
Getting my diploma!At my seat trying to pay attention

Outside the church - The graduating class of 2009! Can you find me?There I am!Tangee and me in our hoodsConnie, Tangee, me & ErinMe with my proud parents

Cooling off downstairs - those robes were hot! TN folk - Tangee & Adam

Me & my suite mate Carolyn Outside of my school for the final time - for a while at least :)I love this picture!

Tower O' Cupcakes

My parent's hosted a graduation party this past Saturday, no I have not posted graduation pictures just yet, but wanted to share the cupcake tower that my dad made and I decorated with paint, ribbon and all the cupcakes! I baked for over 11 hours on Friday, a few times I wanted to stop but glad I didn't b/c it turned out amazing! The main cupcakes were of course red Velvet with cream cheese icing (my favorite), chocolate with chocolate ganache (Ashley's favorite), butter cake with blue butter cream, butter cake with tangerine butter cream and strawberry with chocolate ganache.

Crack up!

This commercial cracks me up!

Awards Banquet

Thursday, April 30th, was the beginning of the graduation mayhem with the SCO Annual Awards Banquet. I didn't get an award but did get mentioned for being sassy, figures. It was great to get to see all my classmates in one room b/c graduation day was crazy! My mom was in charge of my camera; I found out she could totally make it in the paparazzi world.

This is Tangee, me & Erin

Me with my proud parents

Me & Megan Me & LeahMe & Jill, my dinner table partner. And yes she is THAT tall :)2 of my favorite guys, Dr. Duncan (aka Jason) & Dr. Lievens Me, Erin & JillMy 3rd year clinic instructor, fellow Dodgers fan & friend, Jennifer Jones BURT! He was the first person I met in Memphis, and he is from KansasMe, Tangee & Connie (she is the queen of cakes!)Me & SaraMy class There I am!Dr. Newman, he is always asking if I am wearing new shoes :) and is totally surprised when I say no Lauren, Me & KarenJason, me, John & Karen (John & Karen are engaged)Me & Dr. BulmannMe, Natalie & Tangee