Florida

Well friends,

I'm officially a Florida resident and feeling more at home here by the day! It's been amazing to have friends here who are family to me.....they have made this transition such a breeze and have been gracious in their support and care for me. What a difference from feeling more "on my own" out in Massachusetts. It helps me to continue valuing family even more! (even though their technically not related!...ha, not to me!)

So, there are two special little kids I've been spending a great deal of time with while I've been here and they both have the best stories. However, Molly's young age makes it even more interesting. Yesterday, we were playing in the house and she was hiding in the corner, pretending to be a ghost. I asked the ghost (Molly) what it's name is and she replied, "Ham" (pronounced with a LONG a) and the ghost's nickname was named "bologna" and it's second nickname was, you guessed it, "cheese". So funny!

If I had a better memory I could pass along even funnier stories, but I'm sure there will be many to come! Thanks for all your prayers and support that have brought me to this point.....God is good!

It's official.....

I am fully graduated and commenced! Here are some photo highlights...it was a great celebration with friends and family!

My great friend from college, Kaitlyn, came out from California for the celebration!
Thanks Kait!

Me and Ang with the giant diplomas!

The fam!

Mom brought glittery 2009 glasses and here's a shot of the cousins and fam wearing them!

Last, but certainly not least, we got to celebrate mother's day with mom live and in person!! That's the first time we were all together for that since I was 17! I have the best mom in the world....she's a hard worker, loves the Lord, she is a great coach and shepherd, and I love laughing with her! Happy mother's day mom!! (just a few days late)

Senior Banquet

The graduation festivities have begun!! On Friday night we were treated to a great meal at the Marriot Hotel as graduating seniors. It was a fun time of chatting with friends and sharing a some good food together. Let the celebration begin!

Our Table group at the dinner.....although, these were some of my closest friends while here in seminary. Breanne, Brandon (soon to be married!), Aaron, Angie, Kendra and Chris!

The Ladies....Kendra, Angie, Breanne, and Me!

My friend Avonelle has kept me entertained in classes this year! She's been a great friend!