ANOTHER COLLEGE GRAD IN THE FAMILY

Today was the first of two college graduations for our family this May. 

First up: Samuel's graduation from Ball State University. Next Saturday: Hannah's graduation from Olivet.

Melissa and I arrived in Muncie this morning a little after 9 with Hannah, Sarah, and Grandma Trudy in tow. 

Ball State does a large group ceremony outside on the Quad in the morning with a commencement speaker but no distribution of diplomas. 

Those are given at separate ceremonies throughout the day. I am writing this while waiting for Sam to walk the stage - among a "smaller" group of 700 graduates. This is the last ceremony of the day, having started at 7:30 pm. 

In between ceremonies we had plenty of time to eat, walk, pack up a dorm room, and take some pictures. 

A couple of Samuel's friends made a special trip into town for his graduation.

The big moment: