Hats off to the Grad!

I've finally graduated with a Masters of Science Degree from CSUEB yesterday! No more HOMEWORK!!! Yay! Jeremiah was worried about having Jacob for such a long period of time under the hot sun, but the little boy did very well. He pooped when we got there, ate before the commencement, and didn't cry at all during the ceremony. I left after they called my name (which I feel horrible about), but I had to get the lil man out of the beating sun. My parents threw a dinner party for me afterwards and it was A LOT of fun! Besides from being put in the limelight (thanks Uncle Sovandy!), I really enjoyed everyone's company!

My cohort...half went through the program with me from the beginning and the other half joined us this past year. We ALL get along so well. I will miss them dearly.

My partner in crime, Alyssa Schack-Wooten. We were once teaching partners and have been close since. She 'literally' helped me get through the program. Without her, I would have dropped out last year. Thanks buddy!

Shabana, Me, Alyssa, and Josephine (the nerds!)

I was so stuffed with the awesome masters 'hood' and leis my parents and Jeremiah got for me. (Jer also got me a really cute watch and some spending $$...hooray!) My parents and of course, my Jeremy supported me emotionally, spiritually, and mentally during this really challenging time. I am forever grateful to them for the support they gave me. My son, Jacob, was also my motivation. I hope that I served as an example to him.

My nephew NeyNey, cousins Collin, Courtney, and Megan (the diva!)

My high school buddies...theeeee bestest friends in the whole wide world! I love them!

3/4 of the family...the other 1/4 is MIA.

Grandma Kim...she wanted to attend the graduation so badly...no one was able to pick her up to go. Sorry Grams! I love you!

My Uncle Sovandy (Poo-Dy), HAD to give a speech about me. I am a very shy person...very bashful, so I was hot, red, and sweaty the whole time. Despite that, I felt so loved by everyone. Thank you family!

Today after church.

Today before church.

On Friday, we took Jacob for his first swing ride. He loved it! I can't believe how adorable he is!! He is so cuuuuute!

Jacob and car rides = Migraine. He does not like to be restrained AT ALL. He cries and cries and cries. Last week, on the way home from Grandma Horn's house, he cried so hard that he choked and threw up all over his carseat. I had to stop multiple times on the side of the freeway to console him. I just about cried the whole way home. SOOOOOOOOO, Jeremiah and I decided that we needed to put him in the carseat more often and go places everyday. This would, hopefully, get him used to being strapped down. Having said that, on this particular day, I decided to take him to Target and buy him a learning table. The ride was great. He didn't cry on the way there nor while we were shopping. BUT, on the way back, he did! When we got home, I assembled his new toy and he was so happy. I think it was worth the ride! Just look at his smile. Hehehe... Darn teething biscuits...they are so messy.