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Graduation Weekend

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Courtney's oldest son graduated with his Masters Degree in Nursing from Duke University this weekend.  They all came down and we had such a fun weekend. 

Saturday eve I cooked Cafe Rio burritos and then we played The Voting Game and laughed until we were crying.   


Sunday the kids cooked breakfast for Courtney and me. (Plus Jaxon bought me flowers, Taye texted and called and Derick called too, to wish me Happy Mother's day)  then we did a quick hike and then got ready for a late graduation brunch with Riley and his boyfriends.  The restaurant (Nikos) was stunningly beautiful and food was amazing.  Sitting around the table with people I have grown up with and love so much was just a magical feeling.  How did those early days with husbands in grad school and no money and chasing little kids all day turn into grownup children cooking for us and graduating from Duke? After the Browns headed home and Ricks headed to actual graduation.  







Monday morning we met Riley and co. at Duke gardens for more photos.  Such a stunningly beautiful spot.  Weather was amazing.  So much fun taking pictures. 


Monday eve we had a birthday dinner for Sara and Courtney.  We went to the new Cheeni space in Durham.  The old restaurant was in a shopping center right around the corner from my house and the owner just moved to a new high end space in Durham within walking distance of DPAC.  It's fabulous and so fun to see her succeed.  Owner was there working and we got to talk to her and find out all about the new move. My friends were all dying to hear every detail of my new dating life.  So fun to share!  And they all commented on how open and happy I seem.  Like a new person. 

Loving this new era of my life!  (A few Duke Garden photos of me coming up in the next post.)

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