Graddy party...

Can I just say that I have the sweetest husband in the world? He threw me a surprise party for graduation at the institute building on the 18th, and there were over 50 people (with the kids included) who came and I was so incredibly touched and crazy surprised. Robyn and Emily, two AMAZING women who need to become party planners, helped throw it together and I can't thank you two enough. I was told it was a "party for Joseph (Robyn's hubby) for doing so well at Palmer" so of course I was going to go and support him for working so hard in school and then when Dean and I showed up, the lights were off and I thought we were in the wrong room but then the lights got flipped on and everyone yelled "SURPRISE!" and I about wet myself. I couldn't believe that so many people got together on my behalf, and I immediately started tearing up and started running around the room hugging everyone. I felt such an overwhelming feeling of love and appreciation for everyone there and I still get a little emotional just thinking about it. Once all the "thank you's" were said, we had a Mexican food buffet which was like a glorified Mexican Thanksgiving. There was SO MUCH food and it was all so delicious. Thank you everyone for bringing something nummy. We had such a good time chatting it up that night and I can't thank everyone enough. I've never had a surprise party in my life, and I must say that I am a fan of them.

Beautiful Emily.

Sister Atchley giving ME a massage. Now the tables have turned...

Allison and Dave, the happy newlyweds.

Gangsta' Robyn, Tiff telling a story, Keven looking bored, James and Jessica listening intently.

Pregnant Katie getting some nourishment for her baby.

Some of the wonderful people at the partay.