Hats Off to Me!

In 2007 I embarked on a new Journey. I registered for my first Graduate Level class. In that year, Steve proposed. In 2008, we got married and bought our home. In 2009, Logan was born. In 2010, I got pregnant again and in 2011, we had Hayden. Now, in just May of 2012, Logan is almost 3, Hayden is over 1 year, I teach part-time, and fulfill my other full-time job as mom. AND yesterday, I walked across the stage at George Mason University and completed my graduate program earning my Master's in Education!

I'm not usually one to brag, but I'm feeling quite accomplished by this! And I was even more excited by having my family, my parents, my brothers and my grandmother, here from PA to celebrate! Another memorable part was being able to share my dad with my supportive husband and two boys! Thanks to Steve's help these years, I was able to pull this off. So in the words of my friend Amanda, Hats Off to Rachael!!!!

And yes, to each great celebration come,... well, a great celebration! After enjoying the day with my family, we were joined in the festivities by my friends! I certainly do have some great friends. Thank you to all of you who made it out, and those who couldn't, I wish you were there!

To celebrate, Amanda through a soiree celebrating "All the Hats I wear", by everyone wearing hats. Lots of fun!