Dr. Smarty Pants & Mrs. Maternity Pants

This is a really exciting time for the Squinkors. Jeff graduated on Saturday morning, finally earning his Ph.D. after what I've heard was a lot of hard work. We were luckily able to be there and share the big day with them, as the graduation just happened to fall on a rare Saturday on which Stephen didn't have to work. Sadly, I didn't get to see Jeff walk across the stage to receive his diploma because I was in the middle of changing Asher's false alarm diaper, but I did hear his name over the loudspeaker, so I didn't totally miss it. After the ceremony, they hosted a very nice party in honor of Jeff in which we drank wine, ate lots of Italian food, and enjoyed many delicious desserts. Asher was such a good boy the whole time, and even took a 2 1/2 hour nap in the bedroom directly above the commotion of the party. It was an all-around amazing day.

If that's not exciting enough, they're expecting their baby girl (you know, MY NIECE) in just two short months. Angela claims to have gained a lot of weight during this pregnancy, but I hate to tell her, she's crazy if she thinks she's looks anything less than great. Well, you know, except for that stomach of hers. It is getting a little rotund. (This is coming from the girl who looked like this a year ago, with only a couple weeks difference between our due dates.)