MBA Graduation!

On Friday May 15th, we got to celebrate Neil's 3 year "Masters in Business Administration" journey at the University of Houston Bauer College of Business. It was a well deserved celebration - Neil has As in all his classes (3.9 GPA). He has one more class to go this summer ... but the school allowed him to graduate with his classmates.

Old memories of ROTC and the military ....Here he comes!

Look at this big smile! He was very happy After the graduation the school provided cake and punch for a graduation reception.

I got to meet some of Neil's classmates. From left to right Anita, Jonah and Chuck. I got to hear a lot about Chuck through the years. Neil met Chuck at the first orientation meeting and they were together in classes and project groups for 2/3rds of the program.At the end of the reception, each student got to sign a copy of the autobiograpy of C.T. Bauer. Back in 2000 Mr. Bauer donated a very large sum of funds to the business school which propelled the business program into a nationally recognized and respected program.I am very proud of my dear one.
Our baby better watch out! Daddy is a very smart master in business and she will not get away with any "funny business" around him!

Aunt Amy went all out

When we came home from work earlier this week we found a big surprise on the doorstep. There was a box from Amy and John. Aunt Amy and cousin Grace went all out!!! The box was filled with beautiful baby clothes! Raquel couldn't stop cooing and ahhing for quite a while as she looked at each piece.
Thanks Amy for the thoughtful gift. Thanks Grace for sharing. Our little girl is getting so spoiled already and she isn't even here yet. God is so good and we are so thankful for our loving family. Thanks again Amy and John!!

Look What I found

This is the scene that presented itself to me when I came in from cutting the grass this morning. Raquel had laid out all of the baby cloths that Amy sent and even dressed up her stuffed elephant like he'd just taken his bath. She was so excited about it she called her sister long distance to talk all about it.

We Love Spring

Spring is a nice time in Houston. At least in the mornings before the sun gets high in the sky.

Another Clematis bloomed today!The Star Jasmin is at its peak.An the Rangoon Creeper it is showing signs of having endured the winter!