Monica received a Master of Arts in elementary education from Roosevelt University, Chicago, on Friday, May 15.

It was a rainy day in the city, and even with umbrellas, we got a lot wetter than we expected. Daren, Mason, and Deven, as well as, Monica's mother, Olivia, Hubby and I attended the ceremony. Jim Skinner, vice chairman and CEO of McDonalds, was the commencement speaker. After the ceremony, we attended a reception in the auditorium lounge and then had dinner at the Exchequer Restaurant.

View from the car window as we drive down-town.

View of Grant Park from the Gage Building.










Stage of the Roosevelt
Auditorium








Mason is excited about his mother's new diploma.















And so is Deven- - -How much longer, Dad?







Deven is fascinated by the funny hat and tassel her mom and friend, Colleen, are wearing.










Hubby, Daren, Monica, and Deven pose in the Fainman Lounge.









Mason, Monica, Olivia, and Deven.

Hubby, me, Daren, Monica, Mason, and Deven.