Last weekend was a very special time for our family. Kaitlyn graduated from the University of Michigan...keeping up the Combes' legacy that was passed down by her great-grandfather, Pa John, Aunt Linda, Uncle Rick and her cousin, Gregg. The graduation was held on the Diag since the "Big House" is under construction. It was a beautiful morning that started off cloudy and ended with a blue sky and sunshine. Below are many photos of the big weekend. 
Kaitlyn and Michael
Aunt Karla giving Kaitlyn the letter the Kaylee wrote. Thanks, Kaylee!
Aunt Kelly, Kaitlyn and Aunt Karla
Kaitlyn and Michael 
Aunt Karla giving Kaitlyn the letter the Kaylee wrote. Thanks, Kaylee!
Aunt Kelly, Kaitlyn and Aunt KarlaThanks for coming, guys!
Connie and Papa Jim drove all the way from Auburn, IL!
Connie and Papa Jim drove all the way from Auburn, IL!It made the weekend so special! Thanks for coming!
Mike, Tom and Papa Jim celebrating Kaitlyn's graduation.
Nick arrives at Aunt Linda and Uncle Tom's home!
Mike, Tom and Papa Jim celebrating Kaitlyn's graduation.
Nick arrives at Aunt Linda and Uncle Tom's home!(Thanks for letting us use your home to host these festivities, Tomala's)
On Friday night, we all went out to pizza.
Papa Jim and Connie giving advice to Michael and Kaitlyn.
Linda and Tom at Buddy's Pizza on Friday night.
Julia got alittle bored at the pizza place and took some photos of herself!
Mike ever the rebel! He wore his Michigan State T-shirt to his daughter's graduation from the University of Michigan.
Michael, Papa Jim and Nick the arriving at the Diag. It was early, but I didn't remember it being this dark.
Proud Papa Jim!
Papa Jim teasing Nick that he was the President of this Sorority.
Kaitlyn and Nina are the UM graduates. 
Three UM Graduates!
Nick and Kait celebrating graduation!
On Friday night, we all went out to pizza. 
Papa Jim and Connie giving advice to Michael and Kaitlyn.
Linda and Tom at Buddy's Pizza on Friday night.
Julia got alittle bored at the pizza place and took some photos of herself!
Mike ever the rebel! He wore his Michigan State T-shirt to his daughter's graduation from the University of Michigan. 
Michael, Papa Jim and Nick the arriving at the Diag. It was early, but I didn't remember it being this dark.
Proud Papa Jim!
Papa Jim teasing Nick that he was the President of this Sorority.
Kaitlyn and Nina are the UM graduates. They went to Kindergarten together.
Nick and Mimi are the same age, too, and started
going to school together in preschool.
Three UM Graduates!
Nick and Kait celebrating graduation!(Look at the sea of chairs)
Kaitlyn and Aunt Linda.
Kait was not happy when she saw her dad's t-shirt.
Kaitlyn and Aunt Linda.
Kait was not happy when she saw her dad's t-shirt. Aunt Linda tried to cover it up!
Kait and Michael hanging out at the Tomala's home after graduation!
Kait and Michael hanging out at the Tomala's home after graduation!We are so proud of you.
Sister Sister
The group photo!
The cake!
Sister Sister
The group photo!
The cake! 
9 comments:
I have looked at these over and over and have been trying to decide what to say, and I guess I feel kinda speechless......
We had sooooo much fun...the whole weekend was so good......we love Michael, we love the time spent with the family that was there, we love that Tom and Linda so graciously opened their home to us, we loved the singing around the piano, we loved our time with Julia......ok, so maybe I am not speechless.
Kait, we love you so much and cannot even put into words how proud we are of you. We are so thankful where God is directing you and look so forward to doing life with you........now that you are an adult!!
We love you all and miss you!!
PS I already loved doing life with you....but now, there are different dynamics....I hope that you knew what I meant!
You are one special lady.........I am so blessed to be your Aunt!!
Wow - what great pictures. Karen - you did such a nice job of capturing the entire weekend. It was a magical weekend in so many ways. It was so nice to spend time with family - we sure had lots of laughs. Linda and Tom - thanks so much for graciously hosting the festivities (especially the day before leaving on vacation).
Kaitlyn - I am so proud of you. It seems like yesterday you were in pre-school in Lake Villa. You certainly have had a progression of schools. Lake Villa to East Lansing to St Bernards to Christian Academy of Louisville to East Lansing High School to the University of Michigan. As parents, we sure have prepared you for the ever changing world (ha, ha). Thanks for the beautiful, kind, caring, giving and spiritual person that you are. As you enter adulthood, I pray you experience the joy, love and peace of a life lived for the Lord.
I love you.
Dad
Congrats! Love the pic of Julia yawning.
Congratulations Kaitlin! You are a remarkable girl! You should make your University proud! I know you rightly make your family proud!
Hi! I found your address on Christine page :). I am glad to meet someone from Michigan here :). Say me, please, where it is possible to read about Michigan University?
GREAT PHOTOS! it was such a fun weekend!!!
Irina: Thanks for visiting our blog. You can find out more information about the University of Michigan at www.umich.edu
Christine: Actually, Julia is not yawning; she is just making a face for the camera to entertain herself. What a clown!
Annie: Thanks for the comment; we are very proud of Kaitlyn!
Karen --
What a surprise! I decided to google you and found your blog! What lovely pictures! My God -- when did our kids get to be adults!My email is lxw16@psu.edu -- send me a note if you have time!
Lori
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