My sister Tracy graduated from college on Friday! Her degree is in Kinesiology from ISU. She walked across the stage in her college’s graduation ceremony, so we went to cheer her on. Here she is with Alyssa, our cousin’s daughter who looks like an adorable new grad, herself!

Afterwards we went to a Japanese steakhouse to celebrate…it was so fun! We sat around a grill & had our food prepared in front of us. Our chef was very entertaining! Here is Tracy having some food tossed into her mouth (she didn’t catch it!); plus Mom & Tracy enjoying some sushi.

I have to include one story from the evening…my mom wanted to get Tracy a nice bracelet for a graduation gift. Tracy does not wear bracelets, and wanted a trainer (turns a road bike a stationary bike) instead. Tracy was a bit distraught about the idea of getting a bracelet that she just didn’t want! Mom wrapped up a small, jewelery-sized box to fool Tracy…see fake smile below! Inside was a note that said “This isn’t the real gift, Tracy!”. Once she read the note, Tracy turned & saw a very large, trainer-shaped present sitting behind her. It was pretty cute!

Congrats, Tracy!