Shari's Graduation

Andy arrived about the same time we did with the Bynums. Although the automated announcement warned against saving seats, we did it anyway.



Once the Moores arrived, we stopped the illegal practice :-)



Aubrey was wearing one of the dresses that Lori, Mom & I got her for her 2nd birthday. Pretty, ain't it?


She also sported the cute coat & hat combo we got her.



And she decided to take over the clappy hands to help make noise when Shari's name was called.



It did take a bit of practice to work those slap-happy hands!



We had about an hour to kill before the processional, so she had plenty of time to practice :-)
We were entertained by the Texas State Brass Band and the JumboTron slide show.



Finally the faculty came in, followed by about 560 graduates. Unfortunately, we couldn't pick out Shari until they'd already filed in.



That's her with the blond hair. 5th chair from the last guy in the front row without a mortarboard.



It was much easier to see her in all her regalia at the restaurant after the ceremony.



Here she is with her proud as a peacock hubby.



And here she's showing off her color-significant cowel.



How educated are you now Doodums? "This much!"



We all really enjoyed the restaurant. It was great food, service, ambiance... Those are the arms of Ken & Jessica, and it looks like Aubrey's arm is broken in this shot!



Shari examines the Willow figurine that the Bynums gave her.



Realizing it says "Congrats" she appreciated the sentiment.



She also seemed pleased with the Discover gift card that Mom & I gave her, once she figured out what it was. Not as popular as Visa gift cards, but used in the exact same fashion.