Ok, today was the final day in a long string of very exciting and happy days! M graduated GDS today. She started out the day at home practicing her speech, had a nice celebratory brunch here (and pre-Father's Day celebration), and then headed down to GW to get ready for graduation. The ceremony was great, and she did a FANTASTIC job on her speech. Her delivery was perfect – strong, slow and confident. Her speech hit all the right notes. She was relatable, serious, funny when it called for it, hopeful and thoughtful. It was great and we are so proud of her!! YAY MADDIE!

Maddie is off to Beach Week tomorrow and A is en route to Beach Week now. Dad is driving her down to the OBX. Thank you to J&L for letting him crash at their house tonight.