Pomp and Circumstance

Yesterday was a BIG day for me! Biggest day since our wedding, {but definitely not bigger}, and unlike our wedding, this day has been years in the making. Seven years of college to be exact. {Lord help me if it had taken more than a year to plan our wedding... I would not have made it to today with my sanity intact.}

The morning began with the graduating class being forced to show up waaaaaaaaaay early. It seemed like we were waiting hours to get into that auditorium and graduate, but with the years we've been waiting up until this point, what's a few more hours???

To fill the time, we took LOTS pictures. I will have mercy on you and show only a few, though you'll notice, a few is still a lot!

My clique... and I mean that in the best way =)
Anita is missing but she finally showed up to get in the rest of the one million pictures we took later.

A group pic of all the Kentucky graduates - Go CATS!



I had to take a picture with Aaron - love the bow~tie.

We put it off as long as possible before putting on our caps and gowns. The gowns were fine... but the caps? Who can pull that off?!

Some time later, graduation finally began.

And I got "hooded"!

Then picked up my diploma.

And became Dr. Stephanie Roberts, PharmD.

Amazing.

{Doctor of Pharmacy for those who weren't sure.}

Took a blurry pic with my proud parents.

Attended the reception at our school and took a photo with King Michael.

{Class president, but king? I wasn't aware of this...}

Inspired by the cool musical stylings of the fun band in the background, we began a series of photo shoots with my friends, courtesy of my personal professional photographer, a.k.a. my husband.

Later that evening, we wrapped up the day's festivities with a cook-out at my parents' house. We had a great time! As much as I had looked forward to it, I was r-e-l-i-e-v-e-d to be finished with graduation and relaxing with friends and family, eating great food, winding down from an exhausting day!

By the time I thought about grabbing the camera, everyone was eating. I have their pictures for my own memories, but in order to keep those friends and family close, I won't be posting their pictures.

You're welcome.

My first day as a PharmD starts tomorrow afternoon at CVS.

I am psyched.

And ready to get a pay-check.