Brad threw me a surprise graduation party at the park. I was so clueless, that even after everyone yelled. . . . . . “surprise” I still didn’t know it was for me. Finally Merinda had to say, “Mom, this party is for you because you graduated, silly!” I have been pretty dense before, but this one takes the cake!

It was a wonderful party with all of my good friends such as the Bishop and his wife…

Longtime friends, and dear friends from Church (The Thunhorst who sadly are moving, and Clayburns who were also in our same ward in Saint Louis), and my running partner and her husband.

And the best neighbors anyone could ask for, like the Masons and Durbins (Ursala left, conspired with my daughters, and was responsible for the decorations and helping Brad bring everything together).