Introducing the Class of 2010

In the recently transformed arena of the Alamo Dome, countless family members and friends waited impatiently for their loved ones to come walking across the cement floor in their black cap and gowns, adorned with their multicolored stoles around their necks. For the next two or so hours we would watch while speeches were given and names were called for students to receive their diplomas from the University of Phoenix.

Let's rewind about 36 hours.

Friday morning, Adam and I got up and looked out the window to see if any of the 12+ inches of snow we'd received had started to melt. It hadn't. The only ground that could be seen was from where two parallel lines of tire marks had been made by a few lone cars. All around our neighborhood, fresh snow blanketed every possible surface, sending all of north Texas in a panic. After all, it's not like we've got snow plows on standby. Countless two-wheel drive cars could be seen on the side of the roads from where they'd lost control. Luckily for us Adam's truck is equipped with some impressive tires. Nevertheless, we left home Friday morning, driving slower than usual, trying to stay within the tracks already made by previous cars. By the time we got to the south side of Ft Worth the snow had cleared enough for us to drive at a reasonable speed. 6 hours later, we made it to San Antonio where we checked in to our hotel with Lorna and Barbara (mother and step-mother for those of you who don't know).

The Hyatt Place gave us a warm welcome and rooms the size of a small apartment (and we sure needed it with all the adults and kids we had with us). After dinner as we readied ourselves for bed and the upcoming event of the next day, it came to our knowledge that my one-year-old swallowed an Adderall pill. Considering it's medication made for an adult and will make your heart beat extra fast, Adam and I panicked like we've never panicked before. Leaving Hannah with her grandmother's we buckled him in car seat with shaking hands and tore off down the road for Northeast Baptist Hospital. On the way there, with Adam performing some moves that should NEVER be done in the presence of a police officer, I kept picturing them pumping his little stomach, and I went from panic to having a full blown anxiety attack. Well they got us from the ER waiting room and into hospital room with surprising efficiency, though not fast enough for a mother who is about complete meltdown. After talking with a nurse then waiting for a doctor, they told us all they could do is monitor his signs for the next 6 hours. This was at about 10 o'clock at night, mind you. which meant Brady would have to stay there until at least 3 am. So, they hooked him up to a heart monitor and he fell asleep on Adam's chest in about 3 seconds. After A LOT of convincing from Adam, my parents came and picked me up and took me back to my hotel. Adam and Brady came strolling into the hotel room at about 2:30 am. needless to say no one got very much sleep that night.

We all got up the next morning, not so refreshed or bright-eyed, had breakfast and lots and lots of coffee. Considering we didn't have to be at the Alamo Dome until two we decided to take what we had of the day and sight see in San Antonio. All we really had time to do was see the Alamo, which was pretty cool. Smaller than expected but still cool. And the architecture is beautiful. After realizing we only had about 30 minutes to spare we flew threw San Antonio traffic, with Adam changing clothes in the car - while he was driving I might add. Don't ask me how he did it. Anyway, he made it to his graduation with seconds to spare.

Like the proud wife I am, I watched him receive his diploma, took lots of pictures - with my mom's camera because the battery in mine died, big surprise there. I'll have to post those pictures later because I haven't uploaded them to the computer and, let's face it, I'm just too plain lazy to do it right now.

So now, Adam is officially a college graduate with his Bachelor's degree. I couldn't be more proud of his determination and endurance during the past four years. For those of you weren't there, you really missed out on a great day. Minus the trip to the ER, we had a really fun weekend.

Until next time...