For my graduation, my mother flew into town to spend a glorious 5 days-- the best 5 days I can ever remember spending with her. I got her all to myself and I was very spoiled and quite selfish.
On her first full day, we went on a lovely walk through a farm field. Mom kept pointing out flowers, which reminded me not to overlook small things. Then we went to pick up Thing 1 and Thing 2 in their castle-like school. 
On Saturday I got some first class train tickets down to Durham and we looked at the Cathedral...
and had a little tour around my college [Me in St Chad's garden] ...
My very dear friend Sophie came with us which was really special because we visited Durham together in 2009 and had my first experience there with her, so our returning made a very neat circle. 
That night we watched the lauded Lumiere light festival which had several exhibits, but this photo was the Lindisfarne Gospels presented as art work onto the side of the cathedral. 
On Sunday we went to church, spent lots of lovely time with Macleods, and listened to some killer blue grass/ country music. Mom and I were in raptures. Monday was glorious and we clomb Arthur's seat with Francis... 
and then went home to take care of the bunnies. Mom approved. 
On Tuesday I graduated from the breath-taking McEwan Hall. My MSc robe was green rimmed with a white center and funny tail on the end. The climax of the ceremony was not being handed a diploma, but rather, being hit on the head with a cloth hat made from the breeches of John Knox. Afterwards, we went to my favorite Monteiths which is prally my favorite restaurant in Edinburgh. (I think it might be the fox-head knocker as you enter the restaurant or maybe its the 3 courses for 24 pounds). I said good bye to Mom and was very sad. So sad I didn't end up seeing my dear friends from my Latin course. [Insert regret here.] Mom got up at 4 am on Wednesday for a 6 am flight and made it back for Thanksgiving. Thursday was Thanksgiving and who can be sad on Thanksgiving?!
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HUGE congratulations on your victorious graduation, Natalie! You look beautiful (I love that last photo). Glad your mom was able to come! Looks like you had a magical time.
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