Day 151, Year 3 (881)


 Pride and Joy!

Today our family celebrated our youngest's college graduation.  She choose not to "walk" but did get herself a cap and gown so we could take pictures and make it look official.  Afterwards the entire family headed to Annie's for burgers and shakes.  

I am so very proud of this young woman.  She worked hard to keep it all together and graduate in 4 years.  

The picture below is her showing off her outfit which of course is the Gopher maroon and gold.  I see my mom in all of my kids but in this picture Keia reminded so very much of her. 

Now on to the next chapter of her life. I love her more than she will ever think I do.  (:


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