Graduation: 2013

This post is long overdue, but what else is new?  I have about 73 posts milling about in my head, and about 1,316 pictures to go along with those, but let’s be realistic.  Probably ain’t gonna happen.  But, I have already edited these pictures, and since I’m feeling nostalgic for my own college days now that schools are back in session, I thought I’d get this one done and out there.

This past May my oldest little cousin graduated (I’ve got a bunch of cousins, all much younger than me, but this one’s the oldest of the crew, hence the “oldest little” bit).  I am so proud of her.  Hard to believe she’s gone from a little baby whose diapers I used to change to the accomplished woman that she is today.  But enough of me gushing and getting weepy.  Here are some pics . . .

No visit to UConn would be complete without a trip to the Dairy Bar.  Best. Ice. Cream. Ever.

Although I’m not sure Mr. Squishy was sold on it . . .

Time for a campus tour . . .

Nerd alert: she’s an engineer!

Deep thoughts in UConn’s halls of learning . . .

And now for the main event . . .

Someone thinks she’s big woman on campus . . .

Way too cool for school.

And then there was cake.  Yes.

And since the graduation coincided with Mother’s Day, we thought it was a good time to add to my grandmother’s charm bracelet.  Two more charms for her great-grandchildren: Mini Bunches and Mr. Squishy!!

It was a great trip to Connecticut filled with family, laughs, food, and good times.  And to my oldest little cousin: I’m so proud of you!!! Congratulations again.  Love you.  One more round of applause!

And a final big toe up! from Mr. Squishy . . .