A Very Big Weekend

This was another weekend where I didn't take nearly enough pictures. We had commencement on Saturday, which went really well. I got to read the names, which was incredibly fun. It was also fun to be sitting on the platform and get to watch the graduates throughout the ceremony.

As soon as that was finished, we had an education department reception, and my department completely surprised me. I knew I would be added to the plaque:

But they also surprised me by giving each of our grads a tote bag filled with school supplies in my honor. The tag asked them to serve their students the way I had served them and the department. I absolutely cried; it was such a perfect send off.

Sunday, we moved Issa out of her dorm! She was mostly packed by the time we got there, so it only took us a couple of hours to get that finished. Then the crew helped me move fully into my new office!

This is the only action shot I got:

Brad was not pleased by the status of my tech, but he got me up and running!

I absolutely love my new office. This is the view from the door:

My desk is super functional and cozy:

And Issa laid out my new bulletin board beautifully:

Evan did more hauling of things than anyone should have to, but I'm so grateful!

Book 16 is the intro to my new office:

It's our theme for next year, and I'm anxious to get started in the new space!

It wasn't exactly a restful Mother's Day, but I did feel very loved, and I can't wait to build my new otter Lego set!