My daughter, Stephanie, graduated from College Friday with a degree in Fashion Merchandising.  It doesn’t seem that long ago that we we’re talking to her advisor, making the decision whether to send her there or not.  She worked very hard, going to school full time, working at the College, working a job at the Gap and doing an internship at Anthropologie.  All in all, the experience living on her own, being totally responsible for her living expenses and the college experience has been so good for her.  She’s even more confident than she was before.  We are soooo proud of her.  I now have her back for a little while until she’s ready to go off on her next adventure.     We had a nice week-end going to her graduation.  We brought up her Grandparents, cousin and my daughter-in-law, along with Jim, Justin and me.  A total of seven riding up in the car.  Then we met my son and her boyfriend and the nine of us we’re able to sit together for the Graduation.  Then, we closed up Famous Dave’s (her pick) adding another couple of cousin’s with 12 in all for dinner.  It was quite the celebration.  I even talked the waiter into standing on a bench to take a group picture.

   The party continued a little longer after dropping Justin and I and a few others back at the hotel.  Then we were back home on Saturday evening just in time to get ready for a family dinner on Sunday.  (I think about 20)  Everything turned out well, with no stress (Yeah!!!)

     I’ve now got her back from Chicago and now my son Nick and his wife are moving up to Chicago.  My son has taken a job as a web designer in the City.  Although, I hate the thought of them moving away, I am very proud of him and what he’s accomplishing.  He’s another hard working guy.  I wish them all the best.  (Hopefully, next week, we’ll be able to find out what the baby is.)

     One more full week left until school is out, I’m soooo looking forward to it.  Opening the pool, sleeping in, kids around, lots of sun and hopefully another family vacation.  This summer is going to be a busy one.  Between Baseball games and getting ready for CHA, I think I’m pretty booked until August.   But as Martha says “It’s a good thing!”

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