Hail to thee, our alma mater...

We headed back to the land of wheat for Babyhawk's Aunt Marli's Graduation. It was a fun trip for Babyhawk - she stayed in hotels and got to meet all of her cousins!

She met a good lookin' babe in the hotel:

Her and Grandpapa spent some quality time reading:

Before the graduation festivities, Papahawk and Mamahawk had an important visit to make:

Marli and Babyhawk looking pretty:

Marli graduated with honors and highest distinction from the College of Liberal Arts. (That's the top 3% of the college... wow!)

Enjoying the beautiful day and the beautiful campus:

We headed for the top of the hill and the campanile. Graduates walk through the bell tower and then down the hill into the stadium:

Babyhawk ran into someone very dear to her heart while on the hill:

The grad:

With her good friend Amy:
Almost the whole family (It was too hot for Baby Jay and we missed Rory, who was out of the country):

Babyhawk had so much fun with her cousins A. and K.

All the big kiddos.... kind of...

We headed to the park for a celebratory picnic:

Papahawk took Babyhawk down the slide... but only once after this burn:

The kids got waterguns!!!:

Babyhawk and her Aunt Jacqueline:

As you can see, she was very comfy with her Aunt and worn out from so much fun:

A final congrats to the graduate. We are so proud of you Marli! It was a great weekend and I am so glad we all could get together. Happy Birthday to Babyhawk's Cousin T, who is 4 on Monday! Rock Chalk!