Monday, May 19, 2008

The J.D.


Law School Graduation. I know, graduation ceremonies are normally less than exciting, but this one was very exciting for our family. What it means most to me is that when he comes home, he won't be disappearing up the stairs to read his fascinating law textbooks while I do the dishes and try to keep Asher occupied before bedtime. When he's home, he will actually be home.


Corey really did work hard during this, his LAST degree (he promised...we'll see). During his first semester, I was on bedrest and pregnant with Asher, so he was doing it ALL. Homework, cooking (we ate a lot of tacos), cleaning (well, he did try at least), and the added burden of my nightmarishly stressful pregnancy. Since his second semester, he held down his job at Sandia National Laboratories, went to school, had church callings, and somehow made time for me and Asher amidst all the madness. The fact that he graduated on time with his class is nothing short of a miracle.

Pics after Friday night's reception at the Albuquerque Museum.

Friday night we attended a reception where they gave awards to students who focused on different clubs and specialties. It was the never-ending presentation, and really had me worrying about how long they would torture us the next day at the actual graduation. The upside...the food was surprisingly good.



On Saturday, we went to Corey's graduation/hooding ceremony at UNM. It was a day that's been 3 years in the making, and I was more than ready to cheer him on when his name was announced. We had seats on the second row, and Asher yelled "Corey, Corey!" as loud as he could when he was walking across the lawn to be hooded (sounds mysterious, doesn't it?). It was pretty cute to see how proud Asher was of his Daddy. Thankfully, the graduation was fairly short and sweet, and its a good thing since Asher was 2 hours past nap time and it started to rain right after it was finished. Rain is never good for an outdoor graduation (anybody remember my High School Graduation...rained out and the photographer was struck by lightning!).


UNM School of Law, Class of 2008


Check out that huge grin on Corey's face! This was a good day.


Aaron and Meagan (can't wait to meet that baby girl!) rallying for support.


We spent the entire main address playing on the stairs! Asher wasn't thrilled about sitting in the hot sun on a chair with a hole in the back so big he was literally falling through it.

Corey's "Hooding." By the way, there is no hood involved. It's more like a giant sash being draped over them. Hmm, maybe it should be called a "Draping."


How could any kid resist grabbing a tassel?



Corey's parents flew into town for the big day, and it was nice to get to spend some time with them. Again, too much food, fun shopping, and lots of late night chatting and laughing. Asher had some fun letting Grandpa Reitz torment him (is he laughing or crying?), and lots of hugs from Grandma. We had lots of fun visiting with everyone.





Congratulations on all your hard work Corey!! We are SO proud of you.

P.S. He'll be taking the Bar Exam in February, so as of now, we aren't sure if there will be any big changes for our family.

14 comments:

Cheryl J. said...

WOW! I didn't even know he was in law school...LOL

Congrats to Corey! How fun is that. Is he taking the NM bar? Or will you try to move somewhere else?

Danna said...

Congratulations Corey!! We are so happy for you! What an accomplishment. Wish we could have been there. Love you all!

Alisha Joy said...

What an accomplishment! Way to go!!!

brianna saban said...

YAY!!!!

you're married to a bigtime lawyer sugar daddy now:)

seriously though, what an accomplishment.
you guys must be so relieved that it's over.
on to bigger and better things!!

~bri

Bella said...

YEA YEA!! COngrats Corn Dog!! Can you say enough schooling now? What's next...um..a different degree altogether? haha JK Michelle! Well, it sounds like you guys are doing well. We miss you tons here and can't wait to get back down there. Don't ask me when that will be though!

jen said...

Congratulations! My husband graduated from law school last year, so I know exactly what you are talking about. You can't believe it's finally over! I was nervous that he'd go back to school to do something else but believe it or not he actually likes being an attorney. It sounds incredibly boring to me!

Liz said...

So exciting for you guys!! Congratulations on all the hard work!!

Silly Teacher said...

Congrats!!!

J. Anderson Family said...

Wow! I can't tell you how excited I am for you guys!!! Congratulations to Corey!! You are seriously the cutest most amazing family to make it through so much SCHOOL! Way to go!!! By the way... I love the idea of putting your cute pictures of your wedding, etc. to celebrate your anniversary! I should have looked sooner than now to copy. I'll get the hang of this blogging thing sooner or later. :o) You are the cutest family!!!!! I love you guys!!!!
-Jen (and Josh)

McAllister Family said...

CONGRATULATIONS! What an accomplishment for all of you. The difficulty of graduate school is only rivaled by the difficulty of being married to the graduate student. We wish you all the best! I'm still betting on a Ph.D. down the road!
Love,
Paul and Stacy

Stephen and Effie said...

I cannot believe it has been that long. Congrats to Corey. Now it is time for the bar and then you can really start to relax.

tristaprince said...

That is so exciting!! Congratulations to your hubby and you!! I know it takes two to get a family through school! That is quite an accomplishment!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Corey! So happy for all of you!!

Michelle, here is my email: rod-stacey@q.com

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Congrats! I wish you guys well. It's an exciting profession. I hope you enjoy stress. I'd be happy to talk if you ever have any questions about the first few years of law practice.

Tyler