Graduation Extravaganza

This Friday Anthony graduated with his Master's of Divinity from Southeastern Seminary. This has been a tough 3 year journey. Anthony worked his tail off working an almost full-time job and getting school stuff finished in three years. I am very proud of his hard work. Praises to God, who graciously brought us through it together and provided for us in so many ways. God has taught both of us a lot in this time and I know we have so much more room to grow. I am so thankful that we are finished with this stage in our lives...at least until Anthony decides to go back for more school (hopefully not in the near future).

Doesn't he look so happy?

We had family in town to celebrate with us: Anthony's mom, dad, memaw, Leigh-Ann (his sister), and Nichole (my sister).
Friday evening we had a graduation and 30th birthday (his birthday isn't until June, but we celebrated early) celebration for Anthony. Our generous dear friends, Kelly and Ryan, opened up their home so that we could have a cook-out. It was almost bittersweet thinking that this party was probably the last time some of our friends would be together again in one place before we head off to the Boro. It was great for our families to meet some of the people that have been so influential in our lives these three years. Here are some pictures of the fun:

His birthday/graduation present from me: a cornhole game (handmade by Ryan Blinson)

Some of the Ladies

Anthony blowing out the candles on his cake