Landon's Graduation Celebration

Before I begin talking about "Landon's Graduation Celebration", I must first address Amelia's sweetness and her LOVE for her baby dolls.  She is so sweet with them and takes very good care of them, she will be a good little mamma one day :).

We were very happy to drive down to T-town to see Landon graduate from The University of Alabama!!!  ROLL TIDE, friends!!!  He has been a hard worker and we were so proud of him on his graduation day- and every day for that matter- Landon is an all-around great guy.  Glad to call him my brother.

We knew it was going to be a bit touch-and-go with the graduation beginning at 1:30 following a late-night arrival to Gadsden the night before.  We stopped in and picked up a few tools for bribery purposes before we began the celebratory events.

The man of the hour- ready to go to the Coliseum

Amelia started out with a nice comfy seat with her Aunt Rachel and Paige... she did such a nice job.

We got to see Landon walk and we just yelled,
"WOO HOO, YEAH YEAH, I'M SO PROUD OF YOU-BOO! WHAT WHAT!"

No, just kidding- we did a nice little woo for good measure, we showed up but not out.  AND THEN MY MOM SAID, "Amelia and Tybee are being precious little angels, aren't they?"  To which I replied, "Don't you EVER say that again!"  And almost immediately, we began to show out.  Long story short, we cut out of graduation a bit early as to be respectful to those around us and took the girls over to where our apartments were when we lived on campus.

Clay with Miss Amelia by the tree that used to be in our front yard.  They didn't get it, but we were happy we got to take them by.

We met up with everyone for (several) family pictures with the graduate.

Dad was PROUD!

The girls were TIRED!

We tried-really we did- to get a family picture, but sometimes you just have to let it go.

For real.

I love my brothers :)

The whole crew!

Landon with all of our moms ;)

 

Landon is doing great and just started his job with Hormel Foods in February!  He and his best buddy Otis are back to being roommates and staying warm together in Rochelle, IL.  Family gatherings are proving to be more and more important and special these days, but I couldn't be prouder of how we are all "growing up".  Congratulations, Landon!  We love you!