Friday, May 21, 2010

Texas Tech Law School Graduation

He did it. We did it. We're done.
Now it's just this teeny tiny thing called the bar.
The Texas Tech mascot is the Red Raider (not an Italian Renaissance Executioner, as the picture may suggest), and the TTU slogan is "get your guns up!" ....hence my hubby in his graduation robe holding his brand new shot gun. No, he's not crazy.
This man...
...just earned THREE degrees in SIX years. Impressive, right? I think so.
Last weekend, he graduated with a Master's in Personal Financial Planning AND with his law degree. A little hard core, if I say so myself.
It's hard to believe this journey is coming to an end. I feel like we just moved to Lubbock. 3 years ago, I would have never guessed that Lubbock would grow on me the way it has, and that I would gain a fond apprecation for this place and the people. We have enjoyed every minute of our time here in Lubbock. We heart Texas.
Below: Cliff with some of his close buddies from these last three years.




More of his close buddies:

And these are the wives. ...some of my closest friends from our time here in Lubbock.
All of us... Where's Waldo?



Below: "I've got myself a lawyer!!"





It was a great weekend celebration. We loved having family in town to celebrate Cliff's awesome achievements. I really am so proud of my hubby. He has worked SO hard to be where he is. He's basically been going to school year round since we started together back at BYU-Hawaii.
The thing that impresses me the most is that Cliff has been the most involved father, and never once put his school work and studies ahead of his family. He made it a point to set his priorities straight in the beginning, and never let anything come before us. As we entered law school, I was warned I would not know my husband for the next three years, and boy did Cliff prove all those people wrong.
CONGRATS, BABE! YOU ROCK MY WORLD. LOOOOVE YOU.

10 comments:

Kristen and Andrew said...

CONGRATS CLIFF!!! I am so so excited for you guys! Way to go! So... where are you off to now?!

McMemories said...

Congrats you guys!! So happy for you!! What a huge accomplishment for you both:) love ya!!!!

Connie said...

I freakin LOVE this post...the pics are so great! You guys are so great. The Jessup clan is so great! Can't wait to spend time with my little Texans!

amynicole said...

EEEEEEE!!! Happy day for you and Cliff! We are so excited for your new adventures and Cliff's achievements! And I must say you are the hottest new lawyer's wife! Your outfit is kiiiiiller!

Bracken and Bracken said...

Cool gun pictures, that's a photo shoot Mark would have participated in :) Congrats to you all, we know just how hard you worked!!

Globe Trotters said...

HOORAY! Congrats Jessup family!

Tan+Charee+Chloe+Tru said...

awesome, awesome!!! im excited for the journey to come for you guys. the world is full of possibilities with many doors open. congrats congrats!! love the pictures with proud wifey and relieved hubby!!

Robison Family said...

Yee-haw! Congrats! It's fun to close a chapter in life and open up a new one!

Whitney said...

congrats cliff! and kendal! it's an achievement for both of you for sure. he is very impressive with his two degrees and being a father. it does feel like it went fast. i remember when you were leaving slc at tsg to go there. what are his plans after law school?

ps- you look so beautiful! as usual :)

Corbo and Trav Hanson said...

I love the 'get your guns up' pic. CLASSIC! Time has flown by-tear tear for everyone moving and leaving us!