God Speed & Hook Em Horns

This last weekend we were able to have a few exciting things happen. One thing is that my brother Josh and his wife Lauren had their second baby boy, named Ben. He is adorable and we're glad they're here so we can see him! Second thing is that Russ' parents came to visit us. It was a great trip and so fun to spend  time with them! The reason they came, brings me to the third thing, so Russ still has just a couple classes to take but we were able to celebrate his UT graduation from the Master of Professional Accounting program. It was a good ceremony with an incredible amount of UT love ("Hook Em Horns", Longhorn Hand Signs, etc.) So much in fact, that after the keynote speaker, the CEO of Southwest Airlines spoke, he ended his speech by saying, "God Speed and Hook Em Horns." We ended the ceremony by singing "The Eyes of Texas are Upon You" and I am embarrassed to admit, I got goose bumps watching everybody hold up the longhorn sign and sing. Anyways I am really proud of Russ and his big accomplishment! We're so excited for our future and can't wait for him to be officially done in July!

You should've seen Russ and I try to figure out his gown's sleeves and hood. You can see Russ modeling the mit-like sleeves the gown comes with. Russ will have to save the hood and gown and he can go as the Grim Reaper for Halloween. :) 

The famous UT Tower, just outside of where Russ graduated!

The cute, little scholar himself!

All the professors and advisors wanted to shake his hand and have him walk across the stage to recognize him for graduating...they also had everyone else in his graduating class do it too...but I think they liked him the best. (Also, is it just me or does the guy on the very right look like Count Dracula.)

The graduate and his sweet parents. (Thanks for the picture Julie!)

Hook em & cook em. Congrats Russ!