Graduation Weekend!

Went to Ohio this weekend to attend Connie's graduation in nursing from Wright State University. There were the appropriate hassles getting out of town, airport delays, parking problems and crowds but I was just happy to be seeing family and friends! (Of course it was more wearing on the way back than on the way there!) (I tell you some people are freakin nuts at the airport and have no clue!!!!!!...and I'm talking about passengers ..not workers!) The graduation was wonderful. We had plastic neon clappers that lit up and made noise when you waved them to cheer her on. It was outrageous without being obnoxious! Just the right touch to cheer on the graduate. After the ceremony we went to the airport to pick up Nicole (who flew in for the lunch...cool!) and ate lunch at a sports bar and cheered on Ohio State. Loved being in the family crowd for the celebration and the excitement of the game! It just made the day more perfect! (The clappers came in handy once again as we cheered each touchdown!) from the graduation we went to Richard and Joan's and hung out on the property. Went for a midnight walk through the fields and along the stream. The moon was bright enough that we didn't need a flashlight which was wonderful! Ohio is such a lush and beautiful part of the country and you don't appreciate it until you are away for awhile. Sunday before we flew back to sunny Colorado we were lucky enough to see Richard destroy his deck. They are going to be building a sunroom and walkway around the house so the old deck and cement has to go. What is it that we like to see things torn up? Anyhow it was fabulous to see the deck disappear and the tractor pulling the posts etc. At one point the entire back end of the tractor was off the ground because the front loader couldn't lift the cement! We loved it even though it was probably kind of dangerous! From there it was back to the airport to start the trek home and complete the circle with the repeat airport hassles etc. It was great to spend a few days with family and just see everyone again! It was a terrific early Thanksgiving present and graduation celebration!