Sunday, June 5, 2011

Graduation!


Saturday was Brent's graduation from college!  We had dinner the night before at Bass Street Chop House in Moline.


Here's our graduate Brent, and Rob (Dad) at the table.  Dinner was delish! 


And a congratulatory slice of chocolate cake!


Then Saturday morning...Graduation!


The campus looked beautiful with all the white chairs and tents waiting for the guests and graduates.


Brent, receiving his diploma!


Old Main.


There was a nice breeze, but it was a hot 90 degree day.


A lovely luncheon buffet set up in a big tent after the ceremony.


Brent and Julie.  "I'm on my way, Mom!"  ...and we're so proud of you, Brent.

7 comments:

Gloria said...

Congratulations to Brent on his college graduation!

Suz said...

Julie looks like a youngster in that pic
and I can hardly believe that day has come and gone...I remember when he was searching for the right school....
you must be so proud of them both...Julie for raising such a fine son...and Brent for his achievements
now to find a job? of on to more school?
Oh...check out this blog...
http://lifeatgoldenpines.blogspot.com
all I;ll say is that the word golden in the url...is a clue

april said...

Yes, so proud. He'll be vacationing and then working at a beautiful fishing lodge in Canada for the summer and then taking a year off school before he goes for his masters. Oh Sue, he has it in his heart to be a writer. He's so good too. His professors are encouraging him and his wonderful high school journalism/english teacher from high school came to the graduation. He has so many people behind him.

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt

Suz said...

oh now I'm bawling
does he want to be a novelist?
glad you liked the golden blog
can you believe the heart of that woman.....hmmm could be you

april said...

Yes, novelist!

Laura said...

Just awesome April..Congrats to Brent

MB said...

You have such talent in your family! Congratulations to Brent and best wishes for future success and fulfillment!