Graduation

May 9th was graduation at MSU. Here are 9 of our MA graduates with one of their professors. (Just wanted Mom and Dad to see that the robe is put to good use at least once a year. The rest of the time it hangs on a wall in my office as decoration.)

International Festival

It's not the one in St. Paul, but it's still pretty good. Lots of great food, entertainment, and activities. Klara is sporting her 'Sami' crown here after our trip through the kids activities. She was skeptical of the photographer, but otherwise she and Nora had a great time. In fact Nora was off running with several of her second grade buddies, so she didn't make the picture. The festival is a weekend in April every year, so if you're looking for a cheaper version of the big event, just drive on down!

Teach Much?

This is two of my students at a banquet for the graduate student research conference. These two plus two of my other students were honored there. Ahmet is this year's recipient of the outstanding graduate student award in English (take that creative writers!)
Note the lovely lanyard with my keys! I am way too school marmish!

Prom Night!

We just got back from the grand march at West High. Mona and her date made quite a splash, especially with prom-goer in training: Nora, who wore her black velvet with the rhinestones for the occasion, accented by red high heels from the dress up box, but we nixed those before we got to the school).

Making Dumplings with Ling and Chong

It wasn't hard to tell which dumplings were made by experts and which were made by amateurs!

Easter Bunnies

Our friends/neighbors/colleagues Candace and Rick came for Easter dinner. Candace and Klara get ready to behead this bunny that Candace cooked up!

Signs of Spring?

I'm not sure if a dead ladybug counts, but Klara gives it a thumbs up.