Monday, May 23, 2011

and more..... (Warning: SUPER long picture post, but a fun surprise halfway through!))

These are more Easter pictures, a surprise graduation party, and Andrew's Hooding Ceremony. I have more pictures from Caitlin's graduation, but I still have to get them off my camera! They will be shortly coming. Hopefully I will be caught up after that!


If you have children, the mortar board picture is a must! ha


The proud parents of their last (under)graduating child!


He thought the hat was hilarious


The "Hood Society!" ha I wonder who will join them next? My bets are on Caitlin! ha


My men


2011 graduates!


Yay Caitlin!


And the cap picture again!


A great sibling shot! Not complete without Lydia though! frown


I love this picture


This is one of my favorite of the day b/c of the look Ceilidh is giving Andrew, and the fact that Graeme is trying to hug him! Check out his sweet little hand around Andrew's neck.


Where is my MSS (Masters of Spouse Survival)!? wink




This is what Ceilidh and Graeme did during the ceremony! I'm so glad ZZ has "the touch" and can lull ANY baby to sleep, ANYWHERE!


I am SO SAD these next couple of pictures are blurry. I think I was too shaky with emotion to hold the camera still! ha Andrew is shaking the dean's hand after being hooded.


He was hooded by Dr. Cutteback who actually went to church with us!


Walking to the platform




Everyone excitedly waiting!






Thanks for the sweet dress Aunt Susanna!


Pre-ceremony








The Friday evening reception was going to be a lot of driving for cookies and lemonade; so Ceilidh and mommy brought the reception to Daddy!



So the next couple of pictures happened only after much deliberation and sweet generosity of a good friend of mine! I really wanted to surprise Andrew with a graduation celebration, and since we were having the "big" ultrasound earlier in the week; not only did Andrew get a surprise, but so did our guests! As you know, Andrew and I went back and forth about whether to find out the gender of Baby C #4. I finally relented as long as we could reveal the gender in a fun way like my friend, Summer from a previous post. So....... my friend Alicia who is an amazing cook/baker offered to make the cake for us and let me borrow dresses from her incredible hand-made wardrobe, all on HER anniversary. THANK you Alicia! Without further ado.....


Surprise! It's pink inside!!! We are having a girl!


The cake was so yummy! Especially with the strawberries Alicia sent along to put on top!


We let Ceilidh do the honors!


What color is it?!




Ceilidh and Graeme decorated our front door for Andrew after his last exam


Way to go Andrew!










Nana at Easter


Sweet Jack


Don't you love his bow tie!?




Love love love this picture!


Ceilidh personalized an egg for everyone this year. Graeme's egg is the one with footballs and trucks on it! So sweet!


Clendenin Men


Such an adorable face!


She has always loved egg hunting at Easter!


The Thomas men


Collins men


The finished "kids cake"


Making the most of a house full of boxes


My Carolina cuties!


He follows her EVERYWHERE. I love their relationship!



1 comment:

leanne @ rambling and rumbling said...

The Kelly's send their congrats to all of you on the "It's a girl" news. We excited for y'all! And...congrats on Andrew's graduation.