Thursday, May 14, 2009

And the Graduate Overslept!!

The Family -- Mr. Tennis, Maddy, Connor, Me, Catherine & Philip

A little more on graduation . . . that's right, the graduate nearly slept through it! He was supposed to be at the graduation site by 8:30 AM as it was starting at 9:30. I started calling his cell phone around 7:45 - no answer, no answer, no answer. Sent text - no response. I figured he was in the shower - wrong!!!! He called at 8:25 and said he JUST woke up. He and his roommate rushed out of the apartment and got there in the nick of time to line up. The place was packed and we ended up sitting way up high. We did see him entering and Philip went to get some closer photos of Connor receiving his diploma. When he came back, Philip said, "I don't know if he has much on under the robe!!" WHAT???? Ended up that he had a v-neck t-shirt on, shorts and flip-flops! So, his bare chest and bare legs showed from under the robe! Guess it will be a college graduation to remember, right?! We all went to lunch after and I managed to nab a few photos.

Rick and me with the kids!


Just the kids!

27 comments:

Jodee said...

I am so glad Connor made it to graduation in time! You are right -- you will never forget this day! I love these pictures of the whole fam!

Number 6 and no more counting! said...

what a beautiful family and I love you and Moaddy kinda match!

Lea
xo

a Tonggu Momma said...

Chuckle. It's not the fact that he walked the line that's important... but that he was ALLOWED to walk the line. Even if he barely made it there. ;)

TanyaLea said...

TOO FUNNY...I'm still giggling! :) You're right, a day none of you shall ever forget. He'll be telling this story to his own kids one day!

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!

Kim said...

Somehow I think Connor's going to be hearing about this for awhile. I hope he was able to change before you headed to the restaurant :-)

Great family photos!

Margaret M said...

Too Funny!!!!! I love the pics of the whole family!

Kim said...

I'm so glad Connor made it to his graduation!

You have a BEAUTIFUL family!

Kim

Lisa said...

Too funny!! Great pictures! Congrats!

Kim said...

Oh my! I am so glad he made it on time! You have a beautiful family!

Gail said...

Your family is beautiful Janet and how funny with Connor on his graduation day! LOL..that's a day you won't forget. :)

Have a great weekend. Maddy is so cute in the pics!

Kam said...

That is totally crackin me up! Boys will be boys, huh? Hilarious. Seriously though, what a beautiful family you have! You are one blessed mama!

Marla said...

great pictures, glad he made it.

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

Good thing he made it!! LOL about what he wore under the robe...that is too funny!!

Great pictures of your beautiful family!!

Lisa

Super Mommy said...

Hehehehe - at least he had something on under that robe! I'm sure you were a nervous wreck waiting to hear back from him. Sounds like all went well though!

Lovin' the photos - what a beautiful family you have!

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

You have a GORGEOUS family!! It is so fun to see your photos! Congrats to the graduate too! :)
Carrie

Laura L. said...

Congratulations to Connor! Glad he made it. I'd have been a nervous wreck, wondering if he would make it.
Probably not the first time he'd overslept during his college career. :)

Ivy Shaffer said...

What a funny post! That sounds familiar actually LOL.

It's great to see your family all together for a beautiful pic.

Love the Mother's day photos too. You must be so proud of CBOO. Way to go!!!

Have a lovely weekend.

Kim said...

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Kim

Erin said...

I am laughing so hard at this story!! I have a few boys of my own ;) Really, this is hilarious. What a cute kid!!!

Christy said...

What a handsome family! You guys look so happy but what a funny story-- almost missing your graduation-- too funny-- sounds like something I would have done when I was in college.

Christy :)

Kate said...

THat just sounds like typical college boy/almost man type behavior...so funny!!!! Hey...at least he made it!!! What a proud moment for you all!!! Congrats!

Natalie said...

It will be a time to remember that's for sure!
Great family photo's and
Congratulations on such a special day.
Your daughter looks so precious and proud. So cute!

Have a super fun weekend.
Natalie

Shell in your Pocket said...

What sweet pictures!! Congrats to your graduate!!!
sandy toe

Donna said...

Congratulations, Connor! What a special day for your family...glad Connor could make it!

Lisa and Tate said...

What a memory that will be part of the Boo family stories! At least he had clothes under the robe...

What a cute family!

Bridget said...

Boys will be boys! Sounds like a fun graduation! Congratulations to all! Love the pictures of your adorable family!! Hope you have a great week!

Bridget

Dita said...

Wow...that is one good looking family! I must confess...I overslept on graduation morning and awoke to my graduation robe that my mother pressed and it turned the satin a lighter shade of purple than my classmates' gowns. Interestingly, though, many thought the color meant I was receiving a special degree so I went with it. Oh, and I had more on than Connor did underneath it all! Whew!