Wow...Just Wow!

I knew yesterday would be a special day...I just didn't realize quite how special. It was the first time most of us have seen each other in about 9-10 weeks. We have all been faithfully quarantining and doing all of our due diligence so, it was a little scary to venture out but, we did and I know we are all the better for it. My brother jokingly brought his thermometer and we were all good.

Those of us who could, gathered to celebrate two college graduations. This was not at all how we had envisioned it. Half of our family was to be in Tallahassee, the other half in St. Augustine. But, alas, that is not how life is right now, so we made the best of it. Caitlin "graduated" from FSU with a degree in  digital media production. As it turned out, her cap and gown have still not arrived, so her "official" photos will have to come later but, we did all get to watch her virtual graduation together. We cheered as if we were there and then got to do a nice face time chat so she could feel all of our pride and love coming her way!!

Those of us who live closer got to celebrate Morgan in person (which we will do for Caitlin and her HS graduating sister as well as soon as everything has opened back up) and what a fun time we had!! I will say that all of the photos aren't in yet but I couldn't wait to post so there may just be a part 2 to this story. Lol

So here is our sweet Flagler graduate. This child blows me away. She is graduating with a degree in Media Studies (she and her cousin have very similar interests) summa cum laude with honors distinctions!

There's always one...Lol.

Definitely a proud Nana...so happy to let the world see!

Morgan's sister was in charge of entertainment. It was such a gorgeous day that everyone had fun with the traditional outdoor games and then even more fun with "Shoot for the Stars" (marshmallows blown (and hopefully caught) through paper diplomas, "One Smart Cookie" (moving an Oreo from your forehead to your mouth sans hands) and, perhaps the most fun of all, a graduation themed Family Feud. So many laughs and I'm not sure if they were all about the game or if some of them were just from the sheer joy of being united as a family again!

Because none of us could get out to really shop, presents were exclusively money...probably what most grads are hoping for any way! Lol

And, because I haven't gone to any stores in over 8 weeks, I had to come up with a card. Luckily, I had all of the equipment out so I came up with this one!!

And, of course, no graduation would be complete without the "hand shake"...no matter that this floating hand was attached to Uncle Elton! Lol

And now we are all back in our own homes. We're pretty much staying in place for a few more weeks even though things are starting to open back up...just playing a bit more of a waiting game to see how things are going to go but, once we are given the all clear, there is one BIG party in the works!!!

Stay safe and stay tuned.