This weekend was a big weekend for graduating! There was - of course - the graduation of my oldest daughter from the University of Tennessee! Something amazing and wonderful and so totally great in itself - but to see her name listed under the Outstanding Graduates - under the Deans Student Advisory Council and also listed with Summa Cum Laude honors.... well.... I shed a few tears....!
The ceremony was beautifuly done - with just enough dignity to seem important - but not so much so that it seemed snobby. For such a large school with so many people it went off pretty seamlessly.
And there were a LOT of people.... they seemed to read names for a very long time.......
After calling names in no obvious order - to the stress of the waiting family members (who didn't have a clue when to cheer until their graduates names were actually called - and so had to wait on the edge of their seats .... so to speak.... for the whole time).... They finally called Jessicas - and she was at last a UT Graduate!!!!! The Graduates did NOT throw their hats into the air... much to my dissappointment... although.. the batteries on my camera went dead at that exact minute... so .. it was probably for the best - as I would have missed that fabulous photo op anyway!
Thanks to the miricle of modern cell phone technology - we actually managed to meet up afterwards.....
For a picture......
Or two...
Our family is so supportive - taking time to be there for Jessica's important time- even though it was at the unheard of hour of 8:30 on a Friday morning.....
Aunt Kay drove a long long way just to be here!
We love you Aunt Kay!!!
And no occasion would be completely special without our
sweet Aunt Sadie!!
And so - Ms. Graduate - now that you have your diploma what are you going to do.....?
"I'm going to 5 guys for burgers and fries!"
see Jess.... I told you I wouldn't post that picture.. although... it would go perfectly.......
right......
HERE!!!
