Visit to South Bend, IN

About a month ago (I know, trying to catch up!), we headed up to South Bend Indiana for Steve's MBA graduation from Notre Dame. It was a short but very fun weekend trip and we are so glad we went! We got there on Friday afternoon, had a nice little bbq at the park that evening, then graduation festivities were on Saturday. Sunday morning Steve took us to walk around campus a bit, then that afternoon we headed home. So glad we were able to see everyone, including Mom and Dad R. who both came out for the festivities!

At the park for our yummy BBQ:

On the right, Sarra with one of two sisters who came to visit for the occasion:

Graduation day! Wtg Steve!

The right picture is where Ivy and I spent most of the convocation. So many people and all the activity was a little overwhelming for her, lol:

Later on, we had a dinner with family and friends in the clubhouse of their complex. Cousin Julie drove up with her family for the party! It was so good to see her, Matt and their 4 kids! It has been too long!
Steve and Sarra's baby Luke:

Ivy with her second cousin Amelia, these two are only a few days apart in age:

Showing off their bellies (Julie is expecting her 5th!):

The next morning Steve gave us a great tour of campus.. It was gorgeous! Very clean and the architecture of all the buildings was amazing. Pic on the right is of the basilica on campus:

Left pic is the basilica again and the administrative building (the dome). The right pic is inside the dome:

Super fun trip! And I guess Steve and Sarra didn't get enough of us because they came down to visit TN the next weekend (Memorial Day weekend), hehe! More posts to come.. (just trying to catch up!)