Welcome back!

So I came back to Minnesota on Monday. I had to be at the airport around 5:30 in the morning. On the way to the airport, the radio in Sacramento was saying the temperature was going to reach the low 50’s for the day. Well, during the flight, the pilot came on the intercom to say we were on our way to Minneapolis/St Paul where the current temperature as -9 (yes, NEGATIVE nine)! It’s always interesting to come back to snow on ground and ice on the streets!

And I know some of you have seen these, but for those who haven't, here are some of my graduation pictures:

This is Tom (on the left) and Manuk (on the right) and I after the baccalaureate Mass at the St Paul Cathedral Friday afternoon.

This is a picture we took with Dr. Snyder, who was our Church history professor. He taught a variety of courses dealing with historical elements in the Church. I had him for two classes, History of the Papacy and Patristics, and so since he knew my academics, he sat on my comps exam board. (L-R: Sarah, myself, Dr. Snyder, Manuk and Tom)


Six of us graduated with a Masters in Theology this time around. Five us were able to attend the ceremony (one was in DC working on her next degree to become a Canon Lawyer). (L-R: Tom, Sarah, Ry, Manuk and myself)


The Graduation Stage


My Cheering Section: Charlie's dad (Lou) and my mom


The day after graduation, we had a lunch party for graduates, some of our fellow classmates, and our relatives and friends. This was picture of those we took classes with (with the addition of Owen, Ry's son). The two you don't know are Corinne (left) and Chris (front).

So there's my walk through graduation pictures!

Tidbit by Thomas: Brain too cold to think of one right now...but dont worry i have one brewing for the next post.