It's Official

Yep, it's official. I have finally graduated with my master's degree. I will receive my diploma in August, but it is official nonetheless!!! Above is a picture of me getting "hooded". After four long years, it was a momentous occasion! And, my family got to celebrate it with me, which made it all the more special.

Last weekend I got a visit from Sharla. She needed time away from home, so we got to visit for the first time since Christmas. It was great! We headed to Indianapolis, ate a lot, and just had a great time.

This weekend we are going "home" to celebrate Mother's Day and my niece's 14th birthday! Yikes, when did that time pass! She is getting a surprise present from us and my parents, but in case she reads this, I don't want to say what it is. She better like it though!

It has also been 6 weeks since my mom's surgery. She is doing great and should be going back to work very soon.

Lee and I are also planning a trip to Chicago at the end of the month. I have a seminar I am attending for work, so we are going to make a mini-vacation out of it. The first time I went to Chicago was in middle school on a summer class trip. It was great! It has been 7 years since I've been there the last time, and that was when I was in college. It was a great trip because no one over the age of 22 went, and there was about 20-30 of us together. Good times!!! I have been dying to go back. Lee hasn't been there as a tourist yet, so hopefully he will like it too. I'll keep you updated!