Are you paying attention? I have been waiting for this day for a VERY LONG time!!!!
I am officially, now, a MBA in Business, with a specialization in Accounting. I DID IT!!!!! I wasn't sure that I actually wanted to go through with the ceremony. A bit too much going on right now, and my thoughts were elsewhere. However, Andy told me that I had worked too hard and long, and I deserved it - and my parents were on his side! So, I walked the walk! I am glad now that I did. Even in 90 degree heat in a black robe!!!! (So, I really have 8 more weeks of school, but this is when the ceremony was!)
My best friend, my best support. He never minds if I have to stay up late, or lock myself in the office to write papers. He just tells me not to kill myself! I think he will be very glad that it is done, though! We are planning a get away trip just the two of us. I think it will only be the second time in our marriage that I haven't had to take homework along!!!!!
The three tired little munchkins who were more interested in going inside and eating, rather then taking yet another picture! They definitely made it a bit more challenging - but it was worth it! And yes, Daddy is making Mr. B smile, 'cause he told him he had to be excited for Mommy! 
My original Principal and teacher. (AKA, Dad and Mom!) They were the ones that instilled a love of learning, and a desire to further my education. Mom taught me to read - and is already working on phonics with my three. Kind of cool they could be there today and see where it got me! I am blessed.
Lots of support went with me - grandparents, parents, husband, kiddos and in-laws. I am blessed in my support! Of course, they all enjoyed the first "choo choo" ride with the kiddos, too. They weren't too sure about it at first, but soon discovered this was more fun then they had originally thought!
And after all of that - the best moment of the whole day. My favorite job - being mom!
So I now have a job. Thank you Lord! However, Mom and I have been planning a trip to the beach for THREE months! We needed to breathe! Life kept interfering. Finally, we decided this was it - 'cause next week I can't! So, Tuesday we packed up the kids and headed out. We were so excited to go!
Next it was time for some two year portraits. I am blessed - I have a photographer in my Mom whose motto is "Have camera, will travel." So, I wanted something a bit different for this portrait session. And what could be better then sunglasses and the beach?!
The fourth is my favorite holiday of the year! I don't know what happened to the pictures - but they are here, even if they are tiny! This is our newest tradition - the first annual CAT (cancer awareness and treatment) walk. It is actually the 9th year that everyone else has done it. We have seen it go by every year, saying "we should do that!" This year, we remembered ahead of time. It was a blast!!!! SOME members of our team were a bit lazy and expected to be pushed - not that I am mentioning any names W, B, and R!!!!! But, that just makes for better exercise for Mommy!
Afterwards, it was our very first parade. W cuddled with Great Gram, until he realized, "hey, they are throwing CANDY!!!" Great Gram says she didn't see him the rest of the time! LOL
B was having a ball from the second the police officers showed up on their "oom oom" (translation, motorcycles) to do the flag ceremony!!! That boy didn't stop moving the entire parade!
R sat on my lap most of the time, but here, transferred to Nonny while I was busy. She is not a noise, people person, so didn't enjoy it that much. Mommy LOVED the cuddles, though!
And our very first fireworks!!!! Dadddy did the honors of lighting them. They weren't too sure about the big ones - but sparklers were a hit!!!! W watched his very intently!
This is the look I tried to get all day; B is saying "OH, COOOOHHHH!" (translation Oh, Cool!) He said that quite often during the day! Too, too cute!
Once again, little miss wasn't too thrilled with the noise of the fireworks. And she was very concerned that the sparklers she was holding were on fire!!!! However, towards the end, she concentrated more on the fun, then the noise, and started to have a smile! What a wonderful day!
Here are the kiddos watching Daddy light off the big ones. Not sure why this pic is bigger!!! There have been a few fireworks around here lately that the kids have been on the sidelines for! Daddy came through his knee surgery very well. He gets to go back to work next week, and both he and Mommy are thrilled. His cabin fever is driving the whole family nutso!!! LOL Also, Mommy got a job!!!!! Thank you all who prayed. It is full time, which is not what we really were prepared for, but this is what the Lord gave us. So, we are going into it knowing He has a reason. Prayers for Mommy's sanity would be appreciated, now!!!! I have two weeks before it starts, and have already written the list of what needs to be accomplished between then and now.....so, enough playing. There's work to be done! 
Mom helps them figure out how it is supposed to work!!! Squeals of glee!!
B wants you to know that water is "COOOOOLLLLLDDDD!!!!!"
The little princess decided it was a bit too chilly for her liking. Nothing less then 70 degree bathwater for this girl, dressed appropriately and adorably or not! Daddy's lap looks like an appropriate seat to watch the proceedings!
