Zach's HSU Graduation!

On Friday, December 10th, Jason and I both took the day off of work and headed to Abilene for Zach's graduation from Hardin Simmons University. Granny came to watch Bryson for the weekend, and Jason and I got a chance to get away alone (which has only happened once since Bryson has been born!). We got to see Amy and Zach's apartment, and enjoyed a lot of laughs as the men discussed how much alike the "Strawn" women are. Good times...  :)

Friday evening we went out to eat at one of Amy's favorite restaurants, TaMolly's...

 ...and then headed to Zach's graduation celebration. Amy called it a "Cake and Skate" on her face book invitation. Zach works at a place called the Family Life Center. It is a Christian-run organization with a bowling alley, skating rink, ping-pong tables, basketball courts, pool tables, and many other types of activities that kids, teens, and families can enjoy and it is very inexpensive. It is a way to keep kids off the streets and out of trouble. We had the entire place to ourselves for the whole evening. We had a BLAST! I can honestly say that I have not roller-skated in at least 15 years (how am I that old??). We were regulars at the roller skating rink in San Marcos when I was growing up, so this brought back a lot of really great memories. The music was loud, we were surrounded by family, and they even had a disco ball! I know that I am sounding like a huge dork right now, but we really did have a wonderful time. Here are a few (or maybe a few more than a few :) pictures from the "Cake and Skate"...

Amy put a lot of effort into the details and it all turned out so cute.

Zach's mom brought tons of pictures of him as a little boy. They were put in the middle of all of the tables. This one was my favorite!------>

 Grant and Kelso

 Zach passing out skates...

 My mom and Zach's mom getting ready to skate the night away...

 -Sisters-

 This picture cracks. me. up. Jason is pretty athletic. He can do almost anything. Bowling, golf, football, basketball, skating. He fell down one time, took his skates off, and walked off the rink. I laughed so hard. He said he was done, and he meant it. He didn't skate the rest of the night! Of course he made up for it in ping-pong...

 Zach's mom, Debbie, doing the limbo!

Old school...

 A verse I found written behind the counter...

 My dad and Grant playing ping-pong...

 Sweet Friends

 That night we headed back to our amazing hotel. It was called the MGM Elegante, and it was really nice. The guys played shuffleboard until well after midnight, and Amy and I hung out in our room. We were exhausted but wanted to soak in every minute that we could.

Saturday morning we headed to Zach's graduation.

 The Lamberts

 Yeaaa Zach!

 Hardin Simmons has a really neat wall where they engrave all of the names of their Alumni. Here is a temporary sign placed showing where Zach's name will be.

After graduation we all went out to eat lunch and then we headed home. We had an amazing time and were also excited to get home to Bryson. I honestly don't think Bryson missed us too much. He had so much fun with Granny {thanks Granny!}.

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Zach is starting seminary in January.  Congrats, Zach, on all of your achievements! We love you!