My Son, The College Graduate!

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Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday Vince was a little boy so interested in learning everything he could. When most kids were playing with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Super Hero figures, he never once asked me for one of those toys. He was much more into bugs, rocks and plants. At 10 years old he had his own herb garden and knew all about their medicinal values. He was the most amazing kid! I guess it makes sense that a boy like that would turn into an amazing young man. I don't think any mother could be any prouder than I am of him! He's handsome, smart, artistic, funny, kind, considerate, loving and has the greatest laugh ever!!! I love to hear him laugh!!!

As I mentioned on Monday, Vince graduated from UC Davis with highest honors and is a Phi Beta Kappa member. He didn't go through the graduation ceremony because he didn't get enough tickets for everyone in his extended family to attend so instead his dad and step mom had a party for him at their home in San Francisco last Saturday.

This is Vince and his beautiful, sweet girlfriend Margot. They met in college and have been together a couple years.

Here's Lauren, me and Vince. Oops, I forgot to take my sunglasses off for a lot of the photos! Oh and no lipstick...I can't believe I'm putting these up here!

This is Vince's dad. We got divorced when Vince was only two years old but we've always had a good relationship and I think that is one of the most wonderful gifts you can give a child of divorced parents. Some people may think this is odd but I wanted a picture of me and Vince with his two step moms. Lisa, who is standing behind Vince was married to Ray after me. They later got divorced and now he is married to Anne. (have I lost you yet?). I must say that I could not have picked better step moms if I had to. The thought of sharing my son with another "mom" was something that was so difficult for me right after our divorce but you can't hate someone that is good to your son! It was one of those "light bulb moments" for me. The three of us have been there for Vince's 8th grade graduation, high school graduation and now his college graduation. I think it's great that we can all get along so well.

This is Vince with his three sisters. His dad and Anne have two little girls and then of course you know my daughter, Lauren. His two little sisters made the graduation cap for him. They did such a great job on it! It wasn't planned that they all were wearing blue by the way!

See the plane pulling the banner? That was in honor of Vince's graduation. Haha...just kidding. His dad pointed out the plane and told Vince it said "Congratulations Vince" but they had the banner going the wrong way. We all had a good laugh about that!

Here's Lauren all happy because Ray gave her a little champagne for the toast! "Only on special occasions Lauren!!!"

This is the view from their backyard balcony! It's the church from the movie "Sister Act" with Whoopi Goldberg.

As we were walking back to my car after the party I snapped a photo of typical San Francisco house. This one was for sale. I would love to see the inside, although I could never live in San Francisco. I'm a suburb type of person. We live about 50 minutes South of San Francisco.

I hope I didn't bore you with all this personal stuff but I'm just a proud mom!