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.