Celebrating a Friend!

Congratulations JULIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We got to go to Santa Cruz to celebrate our dear friend Julie as she graduated with her undergrad in History! Except for the fact that it was a quick and tiring trip, we were very glad to be there to watch her walk with pride and honor as she received her degree. What an accomplishment! Julie is always trying to make Maia into a princess. I think it worked, if only for a few seconds while she was distracted by something else.

Maia and her Auntie Julie!

I think one of Maia's favorite moments was when Julie opened her graduation gifts. She was enamored by the colorful ribbons that were on some of Julies gifts, and she lloved that she got to have some part in opening them as well.

I got to play in the kitchen while we were there. One of my favorite things to do is decorate cakes. Julie made all the deliciousness and I got to put it together. And it turned out fabulous. Well done Julie! She made a strawberry shortcake cake! What a great way to celebrate!

We are glad we made it out there. Julie, we are proud of you and how hard you have worked to earn this degree!