Party time!

Here are some pics from Doug's Graduation/Judy's Birthday Party. It was lots of fun!
We had to put people in our garage because we had so many guests. Luckily, it was a BEAUTIFUL day, so we left the door open to let in the sun and heat.

Goodies!

"Look who's one! Look who's done!"

Here's Judy's ladybug cakes.

Momma and baby.

Doug opening presents...which was awkward, because it was mostly money. Then Doug got tongue-tied and stopped reading the cards aloud. So it turned into everyone watching Doug read cards. To himself.

It was fun watching Judy open presents. She actually opened them, too, which I didn't think was normal for a 1-year-old.

Our nephew, Alex, playing photographer.

Judy's cake fest. She doesn't eat sweets very often, so she was pleasantly surprised.

I love this pic. You can see how much she is enjoying it. Unfortunately, she got sick shortly after this.

Here's Doug's family, all except the boys--his dad, brother, and brother-in-law. We've got to get a pic with all of them sometime!

Here is Judy playing with mommy and daddy and her new toys. She thoroughly enjoyed all of her presents.

Doug's Graduation

Last night, Doug graduated with his Bachelor's in Biochemistry from UNM. On Monday, he starts his new job as an Immunochemistry Staff Scientist at a biotech company. Yeah, he's smart. He is always trying to explain to me what it is that he does, but I don't get it. It's like a different language.

I am SO very proud of him. He has worked very hard his entire school career. Countless nights were spent burning the midnight oil studying for his classes. It finally paid off and now he is done. Well, in a manner of speaking. He plans to continue on and get his Master's this fall.
Here we are, waiting for the ceremony to begin. That's his sisters Beth, Melissa, Emily, and his mom. Uh, and me.

Melissa and Emily

You can tell the keynote speaker was noteworthy. Not. They had a politician speak, and all he did was talk about his accomplishments and how great he was. He must have been mixed up and forgotten that he was at a graduation and not a campaign rally. I texted with Doug the whole time. Tacky, I know, but that way it was like we were sitting with each other.

Nosebleed section.

Doug's mom was so proud.

Moving the tassel to the left.

I got him roses. Is that nerdy?

The after-party with niece and nephew and sisters.

Doug and our nephew, Alex.

Doug and our niece, Judy.

More pics to follow of his graduation party from today.

Winter Wonderland!

It snowed! And it's still snowing! I have a two-hour delay, and Doug's 7:30 am final got moved to 3:00. Woot!

Entertainment

I am sitting on my couch still in my jacket watching 7th Heaven (the worst acting ever). This is my life. L-O-S-E-R. Thanks for following my blog.