She DID it!

 Our baby girl graduated from college!

We're so proud of her in so many ways....finishing school is just a small part; we know the future is so darn bright, I'm gonna get some of those funky glasses the eye Dr. gives you after your eyes have been dilated. So yeah, I'm gonna be unfashionable for once. 

She didn't think she'd have time to decorate her cap because she's been so busy with work, finishing her volunteer hours and her internship, plus getting ready for a huge trip. 

I said: You should really decorate your cap.

So, she did. :) 

My girls are so clever....

Lolo, her BF Nathan, and the Graduate. 

Look at those smiles.....ring ring, is that Crest or Colgate calling for commercial models? 

All the usual suspects were in attendance, the inlaws, outlaws and riff raff; I'll leave the interpretation up to you as to who is who. We had a big ole party at the house afterwards.

The cousins.

 The family friends who are family.

More family friends who are family.

Cousin Patrick never misses an opportunity to have photos with ladies. :)

Someone offered Linds a baby for her graduation gift. She gave it back a moment later and asked for an exchange. 

She looks like she's heading to Hollywood, but that would be incorrect.

She's actually getting on a plane today and heading to New Zealand. How awesome is that? VERY.

I remember when I graduated from college Beauty school and I immediately asked for a ride to Eckerds to pick up some bobby pins for an updo I wanted to try out. 

I'm so excited for her. And of course, SO not loving that she will be so far away from me. I mean, there was a time when we were actually attached. That's hard to get over.....

But, now you know why I AM going to New Zealand next month. Kelly and I will be traveling at the end of Lindsays trip and we'll all come home together. 

I'm wishing her a beautiful and joy-filled adventure. After that.....the real world starts. :) 

XOXO