I am almost a month late, but I had to take a minute away from packing and preparing for our move to Seattle to commemorate a fantastic, emotional, wonderful day and milestone in our family. On May 12th, Brady graduated with a double masters degree from the University of Arizona. Doing the duel degree, an MBA and Master's of Information Systems, is slotted to be a two and a half year program. About a semester into the program, Brady decided he could finish both in two. The timing made a lot more sense according to when big companies do their recruitment and hiring; it also meant a semester less living on student loans. Let me be honest, I was hesitant at first and wasn't sure it was the best idea--but let me also say how incredibly impressed I am that he did it! Brady worked so hard, stayed up well into the night countless times and still somehow made time to make dinner many nights and cuddle his girls.
The day of Brady's graduation was wonderful (although a bit hot) and we were to happy to have Glen and Michele here to see him get hooded. They were angels and took turns with Harper, walking behind her as she explored the beautiful old theater. Once I looked back and Glen was holding her way up so she could reach the balcony; Harper's always in heaven when Grandma and Grandpa are here. As Brady's name was announced and he walked across the stage, I felt so impressed by him and what he has accomplished--I was overcome, relived, but also a bit sad to see this chapter end.
After graduation, there was a reception outside and it was bittersweet knowing that this was goodbye to a lot of classmates and friends. Ben, Lindsey and Macee joined us for the reception and then we all headed downtown for a celebratory dinner. What a perfect day!
Brady, I know you are not one for public pronouncements of love and affection, but I just have to say, I am so impressed by you. You have TWO master's degrees! You have accomplished so much and I am so excited to see what the next two years hold for us.
