This picture
was taken four years ago.
It was Jake's graduation
from high school.
It's hard to believe
how quickly
the time has
flown by.
Since that day
in June of 2012,
he has gone through
two years of junior college
and this coming Sunday
he will be graduating,
after another two years,
from the
University of California at Santa Cruz.
He has been accepted
into the master's program
at Santa Clara University
and will be starting classes
next fall.
He has been working
part time at UCSC
with the computers
while a student there.
Beginning next week,
he will be a
full-time employee
and will realize a substantial pay raise,
which he is
quite excited about
as you can imagine.
Since he is planning
to live at home
and commute the short distance
to Santa Clara
for his classes in the fall,
he will continue to work at UCSC.
As everyone knows,
college isn't cheap
and this situation
will work out well for him
and help with a
head start
on his future.
We are going down
for the graduation
and will be taking
a few photos to share,
as the
very proud grandparents.
I have added
a few more pictures
of the patriotic goings on
around
the Cottage.
Have a great week everyone,
and
don't forget to vote!
I would like
to thank the ladies
at Dishing It & Digging It
for featuring my plans
for the back yard renovation.
I appreciate it so much.
...Judy...
It is hotter
than a firecracker
here!
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Congratulations! How exciting. Sounds like a super smarty pants!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Jake. I know you must be so proud. Try to stay cool. I always love seeing your pretty home. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteYou are rightly proud of your grandson; one of our sons graduated from UCSC too. Jake sounds like he has a good plan to follow.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome for your grandson. Congrats to him on his achievements. Your home looks lovely Judy. You are quite welcome about being featured. You deserve it! Happy summer.
ReplyDeleteThat is such an accomplishment for your grandson. Congratulations to him! I know how proud you and his family are because I know how proud we were when our son graduated with his PhD. You have some very festive touches in your home. Enjoy the ceremonies, Judy, and thanks for sharing your good news with all of us.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Hotter than a firecracker - yeah - been there!! Congratulations to your cute grandson! Great accomplishment and very wise choices he has/is making! Enjoy your time with the family and stay cool! Blessings, Cindy xo
ReplyDeleteIt's really warm here also. My car said 102 this afternoon. We went straight from the monsoon to hot, hot, hot. Congratulations to your precious grandson. What a great accomplishment for a young age. He will go far!!
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Hi Judy! Congratulations to your Grandson! How exciting! ;) Your cottage is beautiful! I love the patriotic touches! ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, It is very exciting..Happy Wednesday..Judy
DeleteJake deserves a lot of credit for all of the hard work that he has done. Congratulations to him. I know you and Granddad are bursting with pride.
ReplyDeleteYour home looks very patriotic. I love your wallpaper too.
It is going to be cool here this week. Nice breeze and no rain. I'm going to enjoy it before the "hot stuff" gets here.
Happy week to you.
Charlotte in Va.
Hi Judy,
ReplyDeleteYou must be so proud of your grandson...have a wonderful time at his graduation!
The cottage looks fantastic and very patriotic.
It's very hot here, too- but the rain has stopped for a few days and the sunshine is doing me a world of good. Summer is here for a few days before the rain returns- can you believe that we haven't been in the pool one time yet?
Safe travels and congrats to Jake!
xoxo,T.
Hi Judy, Congrats to your grandson. I know you two are proud grandparents. What a wonderful future and he's well on his way.
ReplyDeleteLove your cottage home and the touches of Americana. As always you photos are inspiring. Enjoy the time celebrating the graduation and safe travels.
Blessings. xo
Congrats Judy for your grandson. What a wonderful accomplishment. Education is so important. Glad he can work and go through the Master's program together. That will help financially I am sure. Your cottage all decked out for the 4th and summer looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHave a great evening.
Kris
As always - your home is stunning -so many things to see, I must go back over them again. Congratulations to your grandson - a great achievement and more to come. Our weather has cooled way down - the low 60s - wish it would warm up just a bit. Happy rest of your week my friend.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your grandson! He sounds like a special young man and he will be successful, no doubt. And thanks for the mention of our link party! Thanks for linking up to Dishing It! & Digging It!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Judy for your grandson ,be a proud granny :)
ReplyDeletehèè Judy will you do something for me ? I changed my blogname to 'It's margueRITA time ' I see on your blog it is still my old blogname ,enjoy your friday and weekend ;)
Hi Judy! You have much to proud of in your wonderful grandson - congrats to him for what he's done and best wishesfor the next leg of the journey. Your patriotic touches say summer in a lovely way. Jane
ReplyDeleteHi Judy, it is hotter then a firecracker here too! :) How exciting for Jake, and all of you. That's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour house is wonderfully decorated with the reds, whites and blues. Such a charming, vintage feel. Makes me want to come over for a glass of ice cold lemonade and set for a spell on your front porch and watch the day go by!
Forgot to mention how much I like your "Victorian" looking header photo!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Jake on his graduation and how wonderful for you to do this tribute Judy! Thanks for sharing and linking.
ReplyDeleteThis is a special feature on my blog today Judy! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThis is a special feature on my blog today Judy! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for all. Congratulations to Jake on his hard work and continued endeavor. The cottage is looking so cute.
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