Graduation Pictures

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I've finally got graduation pictures up. This is me standing in front of the business school. I was so happy. There are lots of happy pictures from Saturday. It was a very special day.
We started by going to lunch as a family at PF Chang's. Mom pointed out that the first time we ate at PF Chang's was in Scottsdale, Arizona, when I was in college. Mom and I had no idea at the time that I would someday be moving there! For graduation I got a bag full of things to prepare me for the desert - hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, a cactus (my first!), and a book on desert landscaping. Can't wait to read that book!
After lunch it was time for the ceremony. I got to wear a hood! Kristen couldn't make it because a friend's wedding shower conflicted. Karen couldn't make it because she is in Germany. But I know they really wanted to be there. Mom and Dad watched me walk. It was a nice ceremony and for the most part uneventful. I shed a few tears while I reflected on what a huge accomplishment this is for me.
After the ceremony, we went to the Dean's reception, which was very nice. It was a good time to talk with friends, professors and their families. After a long day, I relaxed at home before heading to Mike and Heidi's house to hang out. Enjoyed a perfectly lovely evening on the porch.
Still can't believe I have a piece of paper with my name and the words "Master of Business Administration."

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