Caps, Gowns, and Tassles

Oh my goodness.  I finally feel caught up a little bit after our busy weekend!

So last weekend we traveled down to my parent's house.  I have to say that we are so lucky that Ruby is an A+ traveler.  She finds her spot in the back and she lays down and doesn't whine.  It's awesome - especially for 5 hours!  I think she did better than me.  We also got lucky that Mark's boss sent him home due to overtime at noon.  So instead of having to arrive after bedtime, we got there in time for dinner!

It was so nice to see my family and spend some time at the house.  Besides a quick visit last month, we haven't spent a night out there since Christmas.  All the dogs were excited to be around each other and most of all, run run run like crazy!  But soon enough it was Saturday - Roman's big day!

He was very anxious for this day - from thinking they would pronounce his last name wrong, to losing his cap or gown, and of course everybody's fear of tripping on the stage.  It was nice for everyone to get up and have breakfast, coffee, and get ready for such a big day.  You could actually see the relief off of Mom's shoulders that the day was finally here. 

We left the house at the perfect time to avoid traffic and were able to find snacks, drinks, candy, and an air conditioned spot to sit. The only bad thing was that it was VERY hot and humid and once they were allowing people to sit outside and grab a spot, we had to go.  We didn't want to be stuck in bad seats or not even get one at all - which happened to bunches of people!  We had to wait in our seats for an hour before the processional even started.  I didn't think I could do it - but I only had to get up TWICE!  Once before everything started, and once more after the names started being called.  With over 1300 graduates, you have some time before they get to the S's.  I got up from about the F's to the L's.  It's amazing what a fresh water and potty break can do for a 9 month pregnant lady.

We got to see him walking up to the stage and cheer for him when his name was announced.  Afterwards we were able to take some photos and then go out with Anna and her family as well for drinks and appetizers.  Delicious.

Our favorite parts of the day:

After we all got back home we had a bonfire to cook hot dogs and s'mores.  Very tasty!  Unfortunately, it started raining shortly after we all finished eating so back in the house we went.  We played some Mario Party 9 on the Wii for a little before everybody realized how exhausted they all were.  We all traveled downstairs to take our showers and head to bed.  And I have to say - it was the best shower ever!  After sweating, getting back in the A/C, sweating more, and putting on bug spray, we all needed a good hose down.

It was then off to bed - I had another baby shower the next day and needed to get up early.  And Ruby was cashed too - she put herself to bed in a matter of minutes :)