Master's Graduation

On June 9, 2012 I graduated with my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I started my program in August 2010. At the time graduation seemed so far away and now here I am with a degree and a job. Yay!!!!!

It was an amazing day! My Dad flew in from Oregon. I hadn't seen my Dad since Christmas so it was GREAT to see him. My Aunt Di flew in from Tennessee. I hadn't seen my Aunt in almost two years. Both of them taking the time to fly in made the day that much more special.

I am also really lucky to be marrying into a great family. Brian and his family have supported me as much as my family has. It was so important that his family came to my graduation as well. Thankfully there was no ticket limits because I actually had 13 people come support me at my graduation.

So here's my graduation told in pictures! Enjoy!

Go Sharks! LOL

My fiancé & I

 MFT's!

 Rachel, Me, Chrissy & Caity

Two of my faves, Caity & Chrissy!

 Fish tank in the UC

The only way we survived 6 hours of class & practicum!

Love Nova!

The amazing Guy Harvey wall...it's 3 stories high!

 Nova Southeastern University

Maltz Building...here's where I spent most of my time!

Chrissy, Celia & I before graduation

 Caity & I

 Me, Caity & Chrissy...I love these girls!

 Celeste & I - My very first Nova friend! We met at orientation & took every class together!

 Me, Sasha & Lori

Lori, Chrissy, Celia, Me, Alexa & Caity

Systemic Change In Schools Interns (Yay!)

A new batch of Marriage and Family Therapists!

Time to get this graduation started!

I think we were one of seven graduations with something like 7500 students graduating! Wow!

 Chrissy & I passing the time!

We talked for most of the 2 hour graduation!

The proud fiancé & the graduate!

My rock, my emotional support, my cheerleader, my best friend!

Brian deserves an honorary degree!

 My Dad & I...He always supports my academic aspirations & made this dream a reality. I couldn't have done this without him!

 My wonderful Aunt Di & Dad.

It meant so much that they traveled from out of state for this.

Lauren, my former stepmother.

So glad she was able to come out & support me.

Grateful to have her in my life.

Right after the graduation...

A graduation tradition.

Dinner at The River House in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

I have celebrated my high school graduation, my associate's degree, my bachelor's degree & now my master's at this restaurant. The food & service are amazing and my Dad has known the manager for 30 something years so we're always well taken care of. Oh, I also hostessed here my senior year of high school.

River House is near & dear to my heart, I've spent many birthdays, celebrations, graduations and family dinners here for as far back as I can remember. I have a lot of fond memories that involve River House. LOL

The food is SO good that I'm considering getting my Ph.D. just to get another graduation dinner! It might be cheaper just to go to dinner-HA!

The whole group after dinner. I love each and everyone of these people very much. This is part of Brian & I's families (missing some important people)

Brunch at The Cheesecake Factory the morning after graduation.

Brian's Dad, his gf-MJ,Bri, Me, Mom, Di & Dad.

So there you go! My master's graduation in pictures!

It was one of the very best days of my life.

I have made amazing memories & friends during my time at Nova.

Forever grateful :)

xoxo

A