Graduation Weekend!

We had an amazing weekend celebrating Josh's graduation with friends and family. I am so proud of him! Once he wraps up his summer internship in August, he is free to explore job options in Chicago or abroad. Wooohooo! We are thankful for God's provision during these first two years of marriage. Now, we both have diplomas in hand and can fully embrace post-grad life. It feels pretty good!

Lately

Things we're excited about:

1  Josh and I had to purchase new cell phones because U.S. Cellular was bought out by Sprint. The ordeal was unexpected and a little frustrating, but it was a fun excuse to get my very first smartphone! I am loving my Samsung Galaxy Note 2. It's as big as my face, and it actually surpasses the iPhone 5 in several areas. Woohoo! Follow me on Instagram, if you wish.

2  Chicago is finally beginning to experience warmer weather! I am determined to eat lunch outside as often as possible this year. It's a much-needed escape from my cubicle, and heaven knows how much this skin needs to see the sun.

3  Last but not least, Josh is finishing up his undergraduate degree next week!!! He will graduate with high honors! I am so proud of him. When we first got married, he took two semesters off and worked full-time so that I could wrap up my own undergraduate degree. His sacrifice made our first year of marriage so much easier for both of us! By God's grace, we spent most every evening together (even when I was supposed to be doing homework... hehe) and paid every bill on time. Josh is an incredible man and I can't wait to see where we're headed next!

Café Ba-Ba-Reba

After the commencement ceremony, my mom, Josh and I headed to Café Ba-Ba-Reba for a celebratory lunch.  We had never tried tapas before... we fell in love very quickly.

A few more...

(No, that isn't our house.  I wish!  Lincoln Park is gorgeous.)

Look at that guy!  I'm so lucky.  ;)

Commencement!

 I graduated in December.  I got my diploma in the mail about a month later.  Since Moody does not offer a commencement ceremony to December graduates, I decided to walk in May.  My mom even flew into town for the occasion.

 I'm so glad I did.  It felt great.  :)