Thursday, May 20, 2010

May I Proudly Present....Daniel Jones, Juris Doctor

Yep, that's right, My Hubby is Done with Law school!! Can I get a holla!! I can't believe it's over....well until the BAR that is. Has it really been 3 years already!? On the same note it feels like it's been forever. I couldn't be more proud of Dan! He has worked his tail off throughout law school, with 2 or more jobs at a time, day AND night school, being chair of PBLA, and a husband and father on top of that.
During the ceremony I had to choke back tears a few times thinking of all we had to go through over the past 3 years and the sacrifices we had to make to bring us to this point. It was a very emotional weekend for me. Ella was Dan's biggest cheerleader, every time they called out a name, she would lean over and ask me: "Is it daddy's turn yet?" "I really want to cheer, Go daddy Go. Super loud!" She was just as proud as I was.
The posters we made together to cheer our Grad on. Every chance she got, she would waved her poster high in the air for all to see. 
Of course none of this could be possible without the love and support of our family and friends! Thank you to all that came out to support Dan in this amazing achievement. We appreciate all your help along the way.
Dan had to be there and hour before the ceremony to line up etc. I snuck out 1st thing and decorated his truck so he pulled up in style. Dan's not one to draw a lot of attention to himself...but, heck you just finished Law School! I want everyone you drive by to see how awesome we all think you are :)
After the ceremony, we grabbed some fish tacos and headed down to Coronado beach to chill for the rest of the afternoon.
I think these two thought this was the best part of Graduation :)
Baby Madeline's 1st trip to the beach.
So fun to have most of the Jones crew together!
My talented friend Kayliegh, made Dan's cake. Isn't it so awesome?!? she also make me these cute lil graduation candy pops. We all were impressed with her mad skillz
Mmmmm! Thanks again.
I can't even begin to tell you how glad I am that Dan is done with law school. For as hard as he worked, (and he did!) it was an almost equally hard road for us as well.  I feel like I graduated right along with him. I am extremely proud of my hubbs and I always knew he was meant for great things. Now we just need to get that pesky BAR outta the way and wait for our next adventure to begin.....So curious to see where this will take our little family. Thanks again for everyones help and support in making this all possible! Way to go Daniel Louis Jones J.D.!!

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Kara said...

Congrats to Dan(and you!) What a great feeling. Can't wait for it next year!
And i have to say that I LOVE the top right picture of the three of you in that first collage. It's great of all of you.

Kim and Corey Nasfell said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WOW that's an amazing accomplishment! I'm so happy for ALL of you!! I'm LOVING that orange dress too! You're one good shoppin' mama (especially when you get to do it kiddo-free)! That cake is rather impressive and I'm so glad she was able to do the grad pops for you too!! I got teary-eyed just reading your post just knowing everything you guys have gone through to get to this point! Bring on the BAR!! :)

Forsberg's said...

Brian and were talking about how great dan is and brian said something about everything dan does he does whole hearted and excels at all he tries. Way to go, what an accomplishment for both of you!

Forsberg's said...

I forgot to say you're amazing too! It's really awesome all you've done to make it possible for dan to get to this point. It wouldn't have been possible with out you. So congrats to you also!

Julie Jackson said...

Congrats!!! That is awesome, definitely some major celebrations to have! That is a big feet and a major achievement, we have some friends here in law school and just finishing up and my girlfriends are always telling me how hard it is to never see their hubby. Now you just have to not see him for a few more months while he studies I hear, but I'm sure it's nothing compared to school.

Congrats again!

OH and you look adorable in both your orange ruffle dress and purple one, love them!

byebyedays said...

Congrats to you guys!!!! Happy day!!!:) I'm sure you are so, so proud of that cute hubby of yours... Now you'll be livin the good life FREE of school...YAAAAY!!!

Charlotte said...

I can't believe he's already done! That's fantastic. Congratulations to the whole family for sticking it out to the end.

Claire said...

I got choked up when Loren was done with Med school too. It is hard work for the whole family. The work we do is differant than what they do, but we still give it are all 100 percent of the time also. Way to go Dan!

Jenn & Cardy said...

Congratulations to Dan!!!!! I can't believe it's been 3 years! Dan is going to make a great lawyer and I know he's going to nail the Bar. Props to you Kristi for leaving your home town, moving to a city where you knew nobody, taking care of Ella full time and making through the last 3 years as Dan's biggest cheerleader. You're amazing! I hope you guys are coming for a visit this summer.

AdAmy said...

Congrats to Dan and you two girlies!! So exciting! Kristi, you are such a cute wife with all of the signs and decorating you did for Dan. Your blog is so much fun to read. I am so happy for you guys & can't wait to see where your life adventure will take you next!