WSU Graduate

{Joshua Adam Cunningham}
Bachelor of Arts
in Education

{Class of 2010}
That's Josh holding the Education sign!

Well, we made it. This day had been a long time coming, and I can't believe it's already here and gone. The day of graduation was so surreal. I kept flashing back to Josh's Clark graduation (for his two year associates degree). It was the first time I had left the boys (they were only 12 days old) and I was a wreck. I was so proud of him (he had been working full time, going to school, been hit by a drunk driver and suffered a consequent seizure; all without giving up!), but I was lost and floundering myself in my new found mommy-hood.

This year I felt nothing but confidence. I feel confident in our marriage, in our ability to weather life's storms, in our parenting of the boys and of our future.

I thought I would cry my eyes out, but when they called his name, all I could do was throw my hands in the air and scream. I screamed and screamed until they were already reading the next name- I couldn't help myself. I was hoarse. I am just so proud of him!

{My grandparents with Josh}
We were so thankful they were able to make it.

{My mom & Josh}
Actually, we had quite the turnout. You won't believe it. There were 26 people there (most of whom we fit into ONE row!) to support Josh. He said as soon as his name was read he knew where we were thanks to the screaming. I think we are all just so crazy proud of him.

After graduation we had an open house at his sister's house. (Thanks again for hosting, Julie!) I had the chance to thank everyone for their support throughout the last two years, and really spent the day reflecting on how far we've come. It feels so good to be where we are now.

The {soon-to-be} teacher, already crazy!

{My sweet Bogey boy}
It is insane how fast time flies. The boys were three weeks old when Josh started the program. They were feeding every three hours, weighed about five pounds and seven pounds, and were precious beyond belief.
Now they are nearly two, talking (all the time!) and running around so independent. When I see how much they have changed in two years, it makes sense how different I feel. A lot can change in two years. And for me, my self esteem is better, I feel more capable and I feel more trusting that everything happens for a reason.

I have grown more thankful for family in the last two years than I ever thought possible. The people there on Saturday celebrating my husband's success are the ones who got me through the darkest of days, who fed my children in my absence, and who lent me their shoulders as I cried.
None more than my best friend, my sister.

{Jack being sweet with Ferris}
Above all, Josh and I are so proud to be college educated parents. Because our hope is that our education will be an inspiration to our children to also become educated people.