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I did it!


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Here I am with my men, big and little, after my graduation ceremony on Sunday afternoon. I can't even begin to tell you how good it felt to walk across that stage and know my undergraduate studies are behind me!

I just hope my boys took something away from this, too. Hopefully watching mom earn her degree will plant the seed in their little brains that they can - and should - do the same thing.

Oh, and if you're wondering...the red sash represents my recent induction into the Chi Omega chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society. I consider this quite an honor as it required the recommendation of a faculty member in order to even be considered.

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  1. vmarie31111:50 AM

    Kris! I am so proud of you!! How wonderfully exciting!! That is such a huge accomplishment!! You have to be feeling amazing! Congratulations! I love you so much!!

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  2. Mme.1:20 PM

    Congratulations! I'm so proud of you. I'm sure it will sink into their heads and they'll think if mom can do it so can I!

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  3. Matt S7:44 AM

    Yay! Congrats! Now go forth and conquer the universe!

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