Keeping Up With The Howards: May 2009

Friday, May 22, 2009

Sandra's Graduation Party

Justin and I went home to celebrate a graduation on the Selby side. My cousin, Sandra, graduated COLLEGE (that's right college)!! She received her bachelor's from Purdue for elementary education. She has always been more like a little sister to me rather than a cousin so her graduating college made me feel really old. Where does the time go? It just seems like yesterday I was in college. We are all so proud of her and I know she will change and touch many lives. My Aunt Lisa & Uncle Don invited the whole family over in order to celebrate the wonderful occasion. It was soo good to see everyone again! It seems as though the older we get the harder it is to get everyone together so we always take every opportunity we can to see each other. The party was on Sunday and everyone had so much fun and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Of course I came prepared to take some pictures so please enjoy below. I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend!

Congratulations Sandra!

You will be an excellent teacher!

The Selby's - We missed the Selby's in SC :(

Beautiful Sisters

The Watt Family

Sandra & Melissa

Melissa bought Sandra flowers for Graduation so of course they had to pose with the flowers.

Cousins

Sandra & Grandma Carol

Grandpa Leon & Sandra

Dad & Lis

Justin, Me, Dad & Lis

Friday, May 8, 2009

Quick Trip Home

I know it's been forever since I have posted anything, but I have made it my goal to update at least every two weeks. Justin and I made a quick impromptu trip back home to Rensselaer on Sunday. The reason we came home is my best friend (Russell) father had passed away. Doug was an amazing person and I see so many characteristics of him in Russell. I wish the trip would have been on better terms, but it does make you realize that every minute you spend with family & friends is valuable. Please keep Russell and his family in your prayers.

When we came home on Sunday my Aunt Glenda was hosting Braylynn's 4th Birthday, Mother's Day, and my mom's birthday (Don't worry mom, I won't put what birthday it was). My cousin, Chad, just moved home from Vegas which all of us were ecstatic about. Even better news is that he is going to be moving downtown Indy, right by Lucas Oil, so I'm sure I'll get to see him on a regular basis! It was so much fun for everyone to get together on such a beautiful day. Here are some pictures :

I can't believe she is already 4!