Week 18-Commencement

Seeing how I've been falling behind in my 52 week Challenge; let's just let these pictures tell their own story.

Look very closely at the first collage.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Week 17-Defense (dih-FENS)

So proud of this handsome guy for blowing his review board out of the water with his Thesis Defense! I loved attending and watching him in his zone. He put countless hours into that project; so great to watch the final product unfold.

"I believe that we will win!"

One of Couper's uncles thoughtfully pointed out that Coup is an education pioneer in his family; the first to receive a Masters Degree. Congrats hubby; you worked hard for it, and deserve it.

 So glad our children have him to look up to.

(I can't deny it, I find way too much joy in photographing the two people that my world revolves around.)

Graduation to look forward to this week! We are True Aggies through-and-through! Utah State will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Utah State Alum 2010

May 8, 2010: Bachelors in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education: SLP

Utah State University

Receiving my diploma. Our graduation ceremony was actually pretty cool considering all of the stories I've heard of the boredom. Our speakers were short, and they had a children's choir sing, the song was actually quite touching, I don't remember what it's called at the moment, but it was something about not ignoring your children's education and teaching them to read. It was cute, and different. The funniest part was we actually sang the Scotsman! The longest and yes boring part was waiting through lines of graduates having their names called...we all grew a bit restless. But they finally called my name!!

Makenzie Taylor, Me, and Allisa Blackburn

Me & Cara Alder

All of these girls were major life savors multiple times throughout the last two years!! From study sessions, group projects and presentations, to craft days, sharing recipes and being a friend when in need. Love you girls, thanks for all of your encouragement and support, you'll go far, and I appreciate all you've done for me! You've left your mark!

Thanks just doesn't quite say it mom and dad....but THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!

We had a relaxed and enjoyable graduation BBQ at Summer & Davey's. It was fun to celebrate this day with family and friends! I debated posting another plethora of pictures, but these were all just too cute, and these are the people that helped get me where I am today, so I thought it fitting to post pictures of all of these amazing people I'm lucky enough to call family. (I missed having you there Justin, Nan, Jude, Ben, Melissa, Tosh, Chesie, Kalia, Jake, and Jenni, and all other family who couldn't attend)

Amber, Me, Shantel

The nephews present kind of stole the show...but I was more than okay with that.

Mom and Jonas

Porter

Summer, Davey, Me, Porter

Porter, Brandon, Shantai

Levi, Jonte

Kionna

Denise, Meghann

Porter, Aaron

Couper, Maddi, Sky

Kim, Cody

Thank you everyone who helped me when emotionally, financially, educationally, or otherwise afflicted during my college years! I'm forever in your debt!

Grad Announcements

I feel a little weird making this post...because it's mostly a bunch of pictures of me...but Summer took so many good ones it was hard to decide which ones to put on here...and you only graduate college once right?...well, some people...anyway, I'm apologizing in advance and forewarning you that this post entirely consists pictures of me ( and some with my hubby) celebrating the fact that I graduated from Utah State this year!!!! YAY!!!

Sadly we're actually not True Aggies...we still have a couple of years in Logan though, don't lose faith in us yet!

Love my husband!! Thanks for all of your support Couper! You and I both know I couldn't have made it through the days, weeks, months, and years without your encouragement!

The Lillywhite, the small building I've lived in for the last two years that no one seems to know where it is...

Okay...so I posted a lot of jumping pictures, but it's funny to see the progression and the failed attempts.

Looking to the future...what will it hold for us???

Oh yeah baby! Class of 2010--my time has come!!

Striving hard to still gain an education even though not in school.

We just wouldn't have felt right about our on-campus photo shoot if we didn't get a picture on the French Fry statue, don't we just blend right in?