Delivering Madeleine to St Andrews!

A few years ago, the thought of Madeleine going off to university would
bring tears to my eyes. Now that the time has actually arrived, I think I am ready! Over the last two years we have visited a dozen schools in California, New England and the UK. Madeleine was lucky her first choice was so clear and even more fortunate that she got into her first choice school! St Andrews is a great small town and seems to be a great fit for a university student. I so proud of her and so excited for her new adventure!

I thought I would share some of the photos!

We made it through high school and enjoyed graduation!








Including Allie's graduation.....



When the girls were very young, Uncle Jim gave them large crayon piggy banks that we have always refered to as their college fund. The day before we left, Madeleine took her coins to the bank to cash them in!




Over Labor Day week-end, we had a big family dinner to send her off!





On Sunday, my mum and I joined Madeleine and all her luggage to head off to Scotland.



First stop was Edinburgh.


Some of the sights of Edinburgh:



The impressive castle.




The beautiful parks.










The bagpipes on every corner!



And a trip wouldn't be complete without a bus tour ...... and the argument before hand about taking the bus tour!



My dear friend Belinda flew in to meet us and we headed off to the Scottish countryside.



We retraced our steps when we were 18 and stopped by the hotel we worked in, giggling all the way!



We had a lovely evening in Pitlochry...




And said goodbye to Belinda the next day and headed to St Andrews.














St Andrews University is celebrating its 600th aniversary this year and is stepped in history and tradition.



This is the view from the new course.



And this is the old course, right on the coast in "downtown" St Andrews.






This was our final lunch with Madeleine!





And here she is in her dorm room. Note the beautiful quilt from Auntie Deb!



And her flat mates!


Here she is in her red academic gown that is worn for formal occasions and during exams.


And it keeps you warm!






Well sweetie, after your first night in your dorm, you still have a big smile and I think you are going to have a great time and hopefully you will learn a thing or two along the way!

Enjoy the journey!

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