Last weekend marked a true milestone in our family. Our oldest son Danny graduated from college – in four years too, which now a days is a big feat. One of the greatest sounds is your child’s name announced at graduation!

I have blogged about Danny before, the wild one of our children. The one who has always given us a run for our money. In high school he was all over the place academically.  He went from a 3.9 his freshman year to 1.9 the next two years and back up to a 3.6 his senior year.  He looked at no colleges. When a friend of his sisters stopped by the house and said he got into Denison University in Ohio early decision and that they had a second wave, Danny sitting at his computer said ”how do you spell that?” He applied, got in and had never even seen it.  Denison turned out to be a great fit for him.  A small liberal arts University with 2000 kids who all live on campus.  He eventually majored in English because he discovered he did really well in those classes and had a knack (as we always knew) for story telling….

We went in mass to celebrate his victory and accomplishment…To “give witness.”

We shuffled around with our 20 + people and truly had the very best time. We had fabulous meals, great company and lots of laughs. Most of all we all had such a since of pride.  I kept thinking isn’t this what life is about? Gathering, being supportive of our love ones, cheering each other on!

Now we are back home and he is moving in with a friend and has a job lined up…YAY!

Fly bird….