Congratulations Lauren!!!

Our sweet Lauren Marissa graduated from Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School this past Friday evening. We are so proud of her and all her hard work!!! It's been a long year however all her time and effort has paid off. She still has 17 days left of school hours due to time she missed after her car accident but she's soooo excited to have the end in site!!!

Lauren & her good friend Katie who also graduated this same night!!!

Lauren was very blessed to have friends & family come to graduation. In fact when our friend Deb Bishop came into the ceremony the girl seating guests commented that " Lauren Craft sure has a large family!"  

So glad Jim made it in time for graduation too! He had been out of town on business and his flight got in at 5:45 pm and L's graduation started at 6:00 pm. It was killing him that he would probably miss it. I got a text from Jim at 5:53 and he said he was only a few minutes away!!! His flight got in 15 min. early and he made sure his seat on the plane would be let off the first. He had left his truck at the airport so....he did make it! I loved Lauren's expression when she looked out and saw HER DAD!!! He is such a great father and his girls sure do love him like crazy!!! 

Lauren with our good friends, Pat & Mary Savage. Lauren is best friends with their daughter Amanda and they have been there for Lauren through so much of her life. They live only 5 minutes from the school so we had our celebration at their home afterwards. Sure did appreciate them allowing us to do that!!!

Had cupcakes from Love @ First Bite bakery. They were YUMMY!!!

Mary's SPECIAL cookies!!! Lauren always wonders what her secret is...I might not know what her secret is but I do know they are THE BEST EVER!!!

Cousin Dylan & Laurens Grammy

the youngest guest at graduation ~ baby Jemi ~

Grammy Pat & Grandpa Al with the graduate!!! We sure love them to pieces!!!

Lauren & her Grammy ...so happy my mom could be there. I know I say this often...however I can't say it enough...we LOVE having my mom live here in Spokane!!!

Deb & Dave Bishop ~ our dear family friends!!! Meant so much to have them there for Lauren's big night!!!

Again, we are so very proud of our girl and are so excited to see what the future holds and just where this wonderful hairstylist will end up working!!!