The BIG day finally arrived! Yesterday, Anthony officially graduated from UCD with a Masters of Science!!! His cheering section included both of our families (minus Sara and John), plus some wonderful friends (thank you so much for your support and love).
Isabella wasn't too sure who this crazy guy was wearing all black with a silly hat, but it didn't take her too long before she was reaching out and trying to get to her daddy as he walked in with Pomp and Circumstance playing in the background! We had excellent seats and were so close to Anthony as he was walking in! Thanks, Grandma Becky, Grandpa Vinny, Auntie Abby, and Uncle Jaja (Jared) for saving such wonderful seats!
Both Madalyn and Isabella were, for the most part, well behaved. And, I must say, they were both much better than the man behind us!!! But, as babies do, diapers must be changed. After feeling the wet warmth on her leg, my mom took Isabella out to change her diaper. And, of course, missed seeing Anthony's name being called. After "hob-knobbing" with the President of CU for several seconds, Anthony made his way off the platform, all graduated!!! My mom and Isabella did see him on the television screen they had put outside, so although they missed the live action, they probably got a better shot of him!
It was a long 2 hours, but both girls were able to sleep a little. Andrea and I were starving, and settled on $3 bags of Lays Potato Chips. But, here he is, the graduate! Strutting his stuff right on out of the convention hall with his diploma to the tune of "When the Saints Go Marchig In!"
And, here we are! The quick family photo shoot with the Graduate, the Proud Wife, and the "I'm just so dang happy to finally have my daddy back" Girl! Thanks to all of you who have supported us through this! I was told that I was a little bit of a complainer. I just missed Anthony. So, my apologies to all of you if you were on the receiving end of those complaints.
And Anthony:
Thank you for sticking this out. You did what's best for our family, and you did it with the odds against you at times. You are such a wonderful husband, daddy, and provider. We love you so much!
Love,
me & Isabella
And Anthony:
Thank you for sticking this out. You did what's best for our family, and you did it with the odds against you at times. You are such a wonderful husband, daddy, and provider. We love you so much!
Love,
me & Isabella
6 comments:
Congratulations Anthony! Enjoy the extra hours during the day and night you now have back! We are excited for you.
-Ted and Julie
Congratulations Anthony.
I was at Hayden's first basketball game on Friday night, and it brought back memories of those nights at your games, and it made me realize how fast time flies. Enjoy every moment!!
Love you.
YAY! Congrats! What an accomplishment! :)
We are soooo proud of you!!!
Congrats to all of you! Looks like a great day.
Anthony, we are so very proud of you and I regret that we could not be there to celebrate with you and the family. This truly is an accomplishment and I know it didn't come without some long hours away from family and probably some late nights of studying. There are no limits to what you can do!!
Lisa and Isabella, I know you are so happy to have your husband and daddy back. You were troopers to hang in there; it is okay to complain a little bit. Just think of the possibilities this opens up for all of you. Wow.
God bless you all in whatever He has in store for you next. All our love ~~ Aunt Gail and Uncle Bob
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