April 16, 2006
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Wow…what a great day. It’s one of those days that will be engrained in my memory forever. Not to be overly dramatic or anything but it really was one of those days where everything was just as I’d imagined. A total decompression and celebration of what our family has been through the last three years and also what we have to look forward to. Not just the vacation, which we’re obviously excited about, but what is awaiting us when we get back.
The weather was perfect, the cermony not too long and actually enjoyable, and the company was excellent. It was great to share the day with my Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma Gee, Pam, Serra, Sophia, and Dallas. Those who couldn’t make it, we missed you and wished you could have joined us.
The ceremony was from 10:30 to 12:00 followed by a 1 hour reception outside the Pepperdine Fieldhouse. The key speaker was the CEO/President of AAA and the atmosphere was full of energy as names were called and we all made the march. One of the coolest things was there was a trumpet quartet that belted out a great introduction as the graduates entered.
Afterwards we gathered for pictures and partook of Pepperdine’s cookies and punch refreshments. We then made our way down to Zuma 6 to partake of the sun and beach for the last time in awhile. We were a bit out of place without our shorts and sandals on but enjoyed ourselves immensely nonetheless. The ocean is always inspiring and it brought up a lot of feelings about how grateful I am about all that has happened in California the last few years. Not to mention Pam and I’s time spent at Zuma when we were dating.
We then made our way up the coast to Camarillo to take in some Wood Ranch goodness. After a very large steak we ended up back in Calabasas for enough time for some good chat and a quick power nap. Tonight we’re at our first hotel, the Embassy Suites next to LAX and getting ready to embark on our trip tomorrow. We’ll be in Ft. Lauderdale the next two nights and then on to Orlando for four. We’ll keep you posted as we go.
Backing up a bit…here are some pictures of Serra’s crazy eyebrow, Sophia, and Serra’s birthday party we had this last Thursday. We wanted to celebrate with the Anderson contingnecy.
Serra’s crazy eyebrow and 5 month old Sophia.
Serra’s 4th Birthday Bash
Graduation day…including some interesting attendees
Pictures afterwards……
Some long lost photo’s that we came accross from Dallas’ graduation
There are some great beach shots to come…but I’m tired after a fantastic day and we’ve got a plane to catch tomorrow morning!
Comments (8)
Thanks for being so puncual to share… great shots… some camera and trigger finger… and we’ve been wondering what Dallas has been doing all this time… now we know! e/s pc
Fabulous! Wish we could have been there! What an exciting day for your all. Enjoy your trip and we cannot believe how much Sophie has changed in a month…..we’ll hardly recognize her by the time you get back! ~L
Brian & Pam, we are so proud of both of you. What an amazing road you’ve traveled the past three years – heck eight years! Congratulations - we sure wish we could have been there. Brian, the decompression and celebration is so well deserved. Well done brother! ~g
Thanks so much for taking us along. I love all the pictures but the one of all the graduates standing with their backs to the camera and there’s our Brian a good head above the rest (in more ways than one). We are so very proud of you! all of you. The girls looks so cute in their matching dresses. The pictures of Dallas in the cap and gown must be prophetic.
Congratulations Brian. We are proud of your hard work. We will watch for updates on what comes next in your lives.
I am so excited for you guys. I thought a lot about ya’ll yesterday & what we were missing out on. I hope you have an excellent trip.
The girls look so cute in their matching dresses. Sophia has sure changed. She looks so different from SV. She’s beautiful. SV’s eyebrow is not beautiful.
CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN!! We’re so excited for you. Eric tried calling and feels bad he missed congratulating you after he worked some Sat. Party hearty on your trip! We’re excited for your new adventures!!Love ya! Great pics too!
heyy!!!! congrats brian!! serra takes after her aunt. The kids used to call me spawk. Im excited to hear about your trip. well deserved. well deserved.