Graduation!

I was going to include graduation in my last post, but who am I kidding -- this is a big freaking deal! My husband worked his tail off and graduated from Covenant Seminary in three years!

These past couple years in St. Louis have been such a melting pot of experiences, emotions, trials, blessings, etc. I really couldn't sum up what they have meant to me in one post, but I'm hoping years from now I can read my blog from these years with a thankful heart.

This guy... be still my heart. I am so incredibly proud of him! We did it babe and you are a rock star!

It was such a festive time -- Cam's parents, my mom, and Cam's brother and sister-in-law all came in to our big city to celebrate this huge accomplishment!

We had to say see you soon to so many good friends -- not good bye, just see ya soon. These people have all had their own special place in our lives and we couldn't have made it through without each one of them. 

I forgot my camera for the picnic the next day which would have displayed a beautiful outside celebration of Cam and four other guys that finished Covenant with him.

I will miss so many things about this time in our life. Seminary was hard and it was good. It was our first two years of marriage. Our first child. Our first full time job. Our first home. Our first friends as a couple. Our first church together. Our first city together. So many first things. STL you will always hold a special place in our hearts. 

Life lately...

Things have been kind of crazy for the Smith family these past couple of weeks. We threw a shower, had our last dinners with STL friends, GRADUATED SEMINARY, packed up our first apartment, and moved across the country to FL. 

Phew...

So hang in there with me through this season of blogging. We are trying to avoid buying internet for the summer since we don't really need it. That being said, my blogging will happen when we come to the local McDonalds. Oh life :)

Cat and Taylor's Shower:

The day was beautiful along with all of the people who came to celebrate this very special couple. Cat and Tay get married in less than a month and I'm so excited we were able to throw a party to celebrate them -- who they are and what they mean to so many people. 

We themed the party "Game Night". I'll admit it was confusing at first, but turned out great! Cat and Tay received all kinds of games and gifts to host their own future game nights. 

These ladies were great partners in hosting. Abby and Ally are both bridesmaids in the wedding as well. Looking forward to the big day in less than a month!!!! (June 22)

Picnic in the back yard

Picnicking has been one of my most favorite things to do in St. Louis. I'm sad we're leaving right before picnic season hits full throttle this year. So as one last hurrah we picnicked in our back yard.

I must admit that I go slightly over board when it comes to our food selection. This wasn't even all our it. Disclaimer: Picnic foods are my favorite!

We had some visitors/beggars that joined us for dinner. 

Overall a beautiful night in our back yard with delicious food and perfect company!