Graduation in Minnesota!
Family memory moments are my favorite times...
It's rare that we get all of our children together at the same time,
but, it's such a thrill when we can get most of them in the same place if even for a day!
They are all productive, busy adults...
out in this world doing good things, making the world a better place.
I think it's really great the way they support each other through
these special life transitions.
So, when they come together to celebrate
the BIG deal moments of their lives..
I experience JOY!
Last weekend...
our family met in Minnesota for Lauren's graduation...
Here we are just sitting and waiting for graduation to begin...
Lauren and John had a party with friends and
their families the night before...
we had fun times in their warm home...
They are terrific hosts!
These are Laurie's awesome friends...
Beautiful, amazing girls....
we got to meet their parents and siblings...
such a fun time!
After graduation..
this is pretty typical of our three girls!
And a crazy family pic!
Erin and Tyler came all the way from Salt Lake City...
and it looks like she and Tyler are moving to "near" Dallas...
fingers crossed...xxxxxx!!!
I love my girls... how fortunate for me that they are all
beautiful inside and out!
They give me so much love... so much joy!
And they are good friends!
That is the best.
Two proud dads! Pops and Leroy...
Lauren and John...
his unending support has been amazing!
Our daughters and hubbies...
Tyler, Erin, Lauren, John, Kelsey
My heart is full!
We went to a reception at the student center...
more pics...
(note the graduation dress on Kels...)
she wore it for her graduation at Baylor last year...
then Lauren wore it to Erin's graduation
from dental school last year...
and then Kels wore it AGAIN for Lauren's graduation this year...
it's had some miles... don't ya think!?!!
We met two of her professors from the Music Dept.
Lauren will be joining the faculty next year.
The one on the left is the chair of the department... he is a bassoonist!
The one on the right lives in NYC all summer each year...
how cool is that?!!
This is Dr. Kimm Julian... her voice prof...
Some people come into our lives for a reason...
to teach us something we must learn...
Dr. J did just that!
And then we met the Dean of Fine Arts...
He came to all three of her operas while at MNSU...
You can tell by his
smile
that he is a terrific mentor!
Afterwards, we went to a coffee shop (to warm up)
and then settled in at a really cool restaurant for lunch...
Laurie's sweet friend Rachel joined us!
Lauren...
Celebrating...
Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Master of Music - Voice
More parties?!!!?!!!
Yes!
Sara (in the pic below) hosted a party the night after graduation....
Here are four of the Musical Theatre grad students...
There were tons of people there...
I have discovered that theatrical people
are celebratory by nature!
I have discovered that theatrical people
are celebratory by nature!
After a good night's sleep we had a big breakfast...
more family time... more food...
Kelsey flew to TX with us...
she was a little stressed when her flight got cancelled...
since a Dental School final was the next morning...eek!
AA got her rerouted and thankfully she made it home in time!
(she even got bumped to first class...)
That girl!
This soul singer's heart is full!
Daughter with two music degrees...
surrounded with family love...
seeing my children all making a difference...
that is a good day!
I leave you with this tribute of love...
Michael Buble crooning... for his grandpa..
This is one of my favorite songs
to sing!
So to my kiddos, my family, my friends...
"You'll Never Know Just How Much I Love You" medley..
La - Ti - Do!
Jeanne
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