Wake Forest Graduation!

Amid a perfect fall evening in Charlotte, we celebrated Mat's graduation from Wake Forest's MBA program.  Two years of hard work and dedication were commemorated with a ceremony at the Mint Museum uptown.  



Walking the stage to accept his diploma and receiving a distinguished academic achievement award were highlights of the celebration. 

Speakers commended the graduating class for being an accomplished group of working professionals. It was truly remarkable to hear the life events collected by Mat and his classmates.  11 babies were born during the program, marathons run, loved ones deployed to Iraq, new jobs etc.  How different our lives looked 2 years ago when Mat embarked on this journey!

To my dear husband, our dreams are your dreams. The theme of your key note speaker perfectly reflected my sentiments on the celebration of such a milestone accomplishment in your life. I watched you dedicate yourself tirelessly to your MBA program and couldn’t be more in awe of your ability to juggle work, school, travel and a new baby.  

 

Education is a launchpad for meeting goals and reaching for your dreams and we hope that this program will allow you to do both.  

Mama's Boy

Family Photos

Leah Renee photographed our family while up in Northern Michigan and we couldn't be more thrilled with the images she captured.

All images Leah Renee Photography 

Our Little Fishy

Our little fishy started swim lessons at the local pool this past weekend.  We had a blast in the water learning new skills and playing games with the other little fishes. 

Pure Michigan 2013

Click here to see more of our adventures in Northern Michigan 2013

Water Baby

This summer, it has become evident that we have a water lovin' baby.  On his first trip to Northern Michigan, James Robert took to a host of water activities:

toe dippin'

raft floatin'

sailin'

and joy ridin'

M22

James Robert took his inaugural trip to Norther Michigan this summer to visit the Leanderson clan.  It was the first time he met some of his Aunts, Uncles and cousins and it was a joy to see him join the generations family who treasure this special part of the country.