Monday, May 5, 2008

MBA Kids Graduation

On Wednesday, April 23rd, the MBA Kids Club hosted the Annual MBA Kids Graduation. It is a ceremony and luncheon attended by Dean Dolan from the business school where the children of graduating students get to "graduate" from the business school and the MBA Kids Club as well. We were so lucky to have Nama, Ga, Aunt Joyce, and Uncle Jerry join us at the event, too! A big thank you goes to Uncle Jerry who took a huge number of the pictures you see below.

Front: Sara, Evan, Brandon, Nama
Back: Ga, Uncle Jerry, Steve

Each child got a special gift as part of the graduation. They each got a graduate's hat, a diploma, a Ross School of Business t-shirt, and a stuffed wolverine in a football uniform.

Brandon showing off his wolverine to Nama

Evan showing off how cute he is in his cap :)

The ceremony itself was precious. After a short introduction, each child's name was read and the dean gave him/her a diploma and posed for pictures. While getting diplomas, each child had two pictures shown up on the screen. I picked two different pictures of the boys from the beginning and end of our time in Ann Arbor. I posted those four pictures at the end of this entry.

Steve, Evan, me, and Brandon with Dean Dolan after the fellas got their diplomas

After the ceremony, there was a really nice luncheon for all of the kids and their guests. I am sure the caterers had fun with requests for a veggie tray and croissant sandwiches as well as PB&J and grilled cheese. :) The kids scarfed down some food and cake and then had fun running around with their friends.

Evan, Chloe, and Brandon dancing on their "stage"

After the MBA Kids festivities, Nama, Ga, Aunt Joyce, and Uncle Jerry came with us back to our house to spend some more time playing with Evan and Brandon. Nama and Ga brought the boys some presents, including some bubbles. The boys were so excited about the bubbles that they went straight outside to play. Overall, we all had a great day!

Nama, Brandon, Evan, and Ga

Brandon and Evan blowing their bubbles

Even Steve got in on the action! :)

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Evan - August, 2006

Evan - March, 2008

Brandon - August, 2006

Brandon - March, 2008

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