Graduation

Well, it's officially unofficial....I have graduated. On June 4, I had the privilege of  celebrating my graduation with a Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education. I don't actually finish until June 13th, but because I was only one credit away from graduation, I was able to walk and go through the hooding ceremony.
My parents and sister came into town to help us celebrate my accomplishment. My Aunt Perki, Uncle Peter, Aunt Charlotte, and Uncle Dave also attended the graduation ceremony, which thankfully was only about an hour and half long. My parents then invited some friends and more family over to our house on base for a graduation BBQ. The food was AWESOME!
Here are some pictures from my big day.

 My name in lights....

After the hooding ceremony, walking back to my seat.

 Me and my proud husband.

 My family. Gunnar kept taking my "hat" and Ryker trying to get his hands on my pretend diploma.

Me and my pretty cake.

Everyone enjoying the food.

I could use some prayers as I am a few days away from having to turn in my Action Research Project. It is almost 100 pages long. I am working on editing, and it is quite the task. I have everything else done for the class, so this is it! I am trying to find some motivation to get this final requirement done....

Memorial Day Weekend

Over memorial day weekend, Kyle was given a four-day weekend. So Thursday after work we headed down to Eugene. There were some interesting moments in our visit, but we had a great time visiting with friends and family.
JJ McCool recently returned home from a deployment to Afghanistan. We were excited to see him all in one piece and returned home safely. Kyle and him did a lot of hanging out that weekend.
Other highlights of the trip included:
-BBQ at the McCools
-Pizza and good times a Putters
-Church with the wonderful people at Springfield First Christian Church.
-Kyle, JJ, and Jarid (who drove 7 hours starting at 5am on Monday morning just to hang out with Kyle) had fun picking on a group of 9 guys in airsoft.
-Bethany McCool and I got in a little shopping, but really it was just great to hang out with someone my age, a girl, and one who is fairly like-minded with me.
-Park time with Megan and Grandma Kathy
-Dinner, child free (thanks to an Aunt Megan and Grandma Kathy) with JJ, Angela, Jarid, and Bethany.
We had a great time in Eugene. Awww, the joys of being close to family...

 Gunnar enjoying JJ's company.

 The boys chillin with their Grandma.

 My three boys up for the children's sermon (Kyle was kinda forced into it all).

 Beth and Nathan playing with Ryker.

 Gunnar loving the slide.

 On the stage coach.

 Little Ryker sitting on a rock.

Megan feeding Ryker while we were out at dinner. Ryker loved Will's soup.