BYU Graduation
June 22, 2009
WARNING: This post contains an extreme number of photos. All those who may ridicule or judge, please close browser now.
Here are many of our graduation photos. We were so lucky to have many of our family members drive down, fly in, and travel the 6 blocks, to get to commencement. We were so happy to have all of you there, and all of you who could not attend, we have appreciated all of your love and support!
On Thursday all of the graduates came together for the large ceremony. I love this picture of the Marriott Center because it shows all 7,000 of us (It sure beats the 80 students I graduated with in high school!) And I'm sure we were all thinking and feeling the same exciting emotions..."when's this gonna be over?"
Where's Waldo? No, where's Marcus and Ashley!?
FRIENDS
Over the years we have gained so many friends from BYU, these are only some of the people who we couldn't have graduated without. These boys were roommates of Marcus', and have become some of our best friends over the years. We will miss them, and their wives, so much!
What a great day this was to look up into the audience, and see my family smiling down from above. During my years at BYU, my family was always only a phone call away. You could always count on them to send a package from Cougar Care Packages when I was sick, or be so excited for me when I'd ace a test. I love them so much and appreciate all they have done for me.
Here's a picture of me with my mom and Aunt Vicki, who flew in from Colorado. We had such a good time that day going to the spa, getting lunch, and yes, dinner at Tucanos. She inspires me to become the best woman I can be, and I admire her hard work and love for others. 
Here are some pictures of us with Marcus siblings, and their families.
Now, many of you may not know this, but ever since my freshman year, I have had a small crush on this President of ours. I know, silly right? My roommate and I use to joke that he looks like he could have stepped right out of an old western movie, and it has always been a dream of ours to meet him.
Two weeks before graduation he zoomed by in a golf course on campus. I almost reached out and touched him and I thought this would be as close as I ever got to the John-Wayne-Cowboy-of-a-President. Luckily, there was a meet and greet with him for all graduates. How convenient!
I decided early on, I didn't want to miss it. We woke up early and when we got there, to our surprise there were only 4 other couples there! So we FINALLY met President Samuelson and his wife, and we actually got the chance to talk to him. I told him of my desire to meet him before graduating, and his wife quickly responded that I sure was "cuttin it pretty close"! She was right, and I got that perfect picture I had dreamed of....or so I thought!
I checked my camera, and I had my eyes closed. I hesitated, this was the picture, the moment, I had dreamed of! And out of all of us, "I" was the one with my eyes closed. I decided I had to get another one, so we stood in the short line again and I got to meet President Samuelson, not ONCE, but TWICE!
This truly capped off graduation. What a great, fun time we had during our years at BYU. We will miss you BYU, but...probably not for awhile!
Here are many of our graduation photos. We were so lucky to have many of our family members drive down, fly in, and travel the 6 blocks, to get to commencement. We were so happy to have all of you there, and all of you who could not attend, we have appreciated all of your love and support!
On Thursday all of the graduates came together for the large ceremony. I love this picture of the Marriott Center because it shows all 7,000 of us (It sure beats the 80 students I graduated with in high school!) And I'm sure we were all thinking and feeling the same exciting emotions..."when's this gonna be over?"
Where's Waldo? No, where's Marcus and Ashley!?
FRIENDS
Brad and Marcus were also freshman friends, and study buddies in Spanish this year. And while they played together out on the intramural field, Katie and I were their own personal cheerleaders on the side :)
This is my Sociology pal Meg, who just happened to have almost every class with me. So it was only fitting that we graduate together too! She helped me keep my sanity during those last few weeks before graduation.
FAMILY
Bill and Carolyn. Marcus' parents, they really are the best in-laws a girl could ask for. I'm so lucky to have them and all of their family in my life. They have done so much for us, and I appreciate all that they continue to do. We love them very much!
This is my Sociology pal Meg, who just happened to have almost every class with me. So it was only fitting that we graduate together too! She helped me keep my sanity during those last few weeks before graduation.
FAMILY
What a great day this was to look up into the audience, and see my family smiling down from above. During my years at BYU, my family was always only a phone call away. You could always count on them to send a package from Cougar Care Packages when I was sick, or be so excited for me when I'd ace a test. I love them so much and appreciate all they have done for me.
Here's a picture of me with my mom and Aunt Vicki, who flew in from Colorado. We had such a good time that day going to the spa, getting lunch, and yes, dinner at Tucanos. She inspires me to become the best woman I can be, and I admire her hard work and love for others. 
Here are some pictures of us with Marcus siblings, and their families.Dave, Tara, and family. You inspire us to be the wonderful parents that you are, and you are both amazing examples to us in all that you do!
Cory and Jen. You mean the world to us. Thanks for being not only our family, but some of our best friends too.
Dallin and Ashley. You are both beautiful individuals from the inside out, and it meant so much to have you both there for graduation. We can't wait for yours next!
DIPLOMA TIME
Cory and Jen. You mean the world to us. Thanks for being not only our family, but some of our best friends too.
Dallin and Ashley. You are both beautiful individuals from the inside out, and it meant so much to have you both there for graduation. We can't wait for yours next!
DIPLOMA TIME
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT GRADUATION? Meeting President Samuelson of course!
Now, many of you may not know this, but ever since my freshman year, I have had a small crush on this President of ours. I know, silly right? My roommate and I use to joke that he looks like he could have stepped right out of an old western movie, and it has always been a dream of ours to meet him.
Two weeks before graduation he zoomed by in a golf course on campus. I almost reached out and touched him and I thought this would be as close as I ever got to the John-Wayne-Cowboy-of-a-President. Luckily, there was a meet and greet with him for all graduates. How convenient!
I decided early on, I didn't want to miss it. We woke up early and when we got there, to our surprise there were only 4 other couples there! So we FINALLY met President Samuelson and his wife, and we actually got the chance to talk to him. I told him of my desire to meet him before graduating, and his wife quickly responded that I sure was "cuttin it pretty close"! She was right, and I got that perfect picture I had dreamed of....or so I thought!I checked my camera, and I had my eyes closed. I hesitated, this was the picture, the moment, I had dreamed of! And out of all of us, "I" was the one with my eyes closed. I decided I had to get another one, so we stood in the short line again and I got to meet President Samuelson, not ONCE, but TWICE!
This truly capped off graduation. What a great, fun time we had during our years at BYU. We will miss you BYU, but...probably not for awhile!WE DID IT!
WARNING: This post contains an extreme number of photos. All those who may ridicule or judge, please close browser now.
Here are many of our graduation photos. We were so lucky to have many of our family members drive down, fly in, and travel the 6 blocks, to get to commencement. We were so happy to have all of you there, and all of you who could not attend, we have appreciated all of your love and support!
On Thursday all of the graduates came together for the large ceremony. I love this picture of the Marriott Center because it shows all 7,000 of us (It sure beats the 80 students I graduated with in high school!) And I'm sure we were all thinking and feeling the same exciting emotions..."when's this gonna be over?"Where's Waldo? No, where's Marcus and Ashley!?
FRIENDS
Over the years we have gained so many friends from BYU, these are only some of the people who we couldn't have graduated without. These boys were roommates of Marcus', and have become some of our best friends over the years. We will miss them, and their wives, so much!
What a great day this was to look up into the audience, and see my family smiling down from above. During my years at BYU, my family was always only a phone call away. You could always count on them to send a package from Cougar Care Packages when I was sick, or be so excited for me when I'd ace a test. I love them so much and appreciate all they have done for me.
Here's a picture of me with my mom and Aunt Vicki, who flew in from Colorado. We had such a good time that day going to the spa, getting lunch, and yes, dinner at Tucanos. She inspires me to become the best woman I can be, and I admire her hard work and love for others. Here are some pictures of us with Marcus siblings, and their families.
Now, many of you may not know this, but ever since my freshman year, I have had a small crush on this President of ours. I know, silly right? My roommate and I use to joke that he looks like he could have stepped right out of an old western movie, and it has always been a dream of ours to meet him.
Two weeks before graduation he zoomed by in a golf course on campus. I almost reached out and touched him and I thought this would be as close as I ever got to the John-Wayne-Cowboy-of-a-President. Luckily, there was a meet and greet with him for all graduates. How convenient!I decided early on, I didn't want to miss it. We woke up early and when we got there, to our surprise there were only 4 other couples there! So we FINALLY met President Samuelson and his wife, and we actually got the chance to talk to him. I told him of my desire to meet him before graduating, and his wife quickly responded that I sure was "cuttin it pretty close"! She was right, and I got that perfect picture I had dreamed of....or so I thought!
I checked my camera, and I had my eyes closed. I hesitated, this was the picture, the moment, I had dreamed of! And out of all of us, "I" was the one with my eyes closed. I decided I had to get another one, so we stood in the short line again and I got to meet President Samuelson, not ONCE, but TWICE!
This truly capped off graduation. What a great, fun time we had during our years at BYU. We will miss you BYU, but...probably not for awhile!
Here are many of our graduation photos. We were so lucky to have many of our family members drive down, fly in, and travel the 6 blocks, to get to commencement. We were so happy to have all of you there, and all of you who could not attend, we have appreciated all of your love and support!
On Thursday all of the graduates came together for the large ceremony. I love this picture of the Marriott Center because it shows all 7,000 of us (It sure beats the 80 students I graduated with in high school!) And I'm sure we were all thinking and feeling the same exciting emotions..."when's this gonna be over?"
Where's Waldo? No, where's Marcus and Ashley!?FRIENDSBrad and Marcus were also freshman friends, and study buddies in Spanish this year. And while they played together out on the intramural field, Katie and I were their own personal cheerleaders on the side :)This is my Sociology pal Meg, who just happened to have almost every class with me. So it was only fitting that we graduate together too! She helped me keep my sanity during those last few weeks before graduation.FAMILY
Bill and Carolyn. Marcus' parents, they really are the best in-laws a girl could ask for. I'm so lucky to have them and all of their family in my life. They have done so much for us, and I appreciate all that they continue to do. We love them very much!This is my Sociology pal Meg, who just happened to have almost every class with me. So it was only fitting that we graduate together too! She helped me keep my sanity during those last few weeks before graduation.FAMILYWhat a great day this was to look up into the audience, and see my family smiling down from above. During my years at BYU, my family was always only a phone call away. You could always count on them to send a package from Cougar Care Packages when I was sick, or be so excited for me when I'd ace a test. I love them so much and appreciate all they have done for me.Here's a picture of me with my mom and Aunt Vicki, who flew in from Colorado. We had such a good time that day going to the spa, getting lunch, and yes, dinner at Tucanos. She inspires me to become the best woman I can be, and I admire her hard work and love for others. Here are some pictures of us with Marcus siblings, and their families.Dave, Tara, and family. You inspire us to be the wonderful parents that you are, and you are both amazing examples to us in all that you do!Cory and Jen. You mean the world to us. Thanks for being not only our family, but some of our best friends too.Dallin and Ashley. You are both beautiful individuals from the inside out, and it meant so much to have you both there for graduation. We can't wait for yours next!DIPLOMA TIME
Cory and Jen. You mean the world to us. Thanks for being not only our family, but some of our best friends too.Dallin and Ashley. You are both beautiful individuals from the inside out, and it meant so much to have you both there for graduation. We can't wait for yours next!DIPLOMA TIMEMY FAVORITE THING ABOUT GRADUATION? Meeting President Samuelson of course!
Now, many of you may not know this, but ever since my freshman year, I have had a small crush on this President of ours. I know, silly right? My roommate and I use to joke that he looks like he could have stepped right out of an old western movie, and it has always been a dream of ours to meet him.
Two weeks before graduation he zoomed by in a golf course on campus. I almost reached out and touched him and I thought this would be as close as I ever got to the John-Wayne-Cowboy-of-a-President. Luckily, there was a meet and greet with him for all graduates. How convenient!
I decided early on, I didn't want to miss it. We woke up early and when we got there, to our surprise there were only 4 other couples there! So we FINALLY met President Samuelson and his wife, and we actually got the chance to talk to him. I told him of my desire to meet him before graduating, and his wife quickly responded that I sure was "cuttin it pretty close"! She was right, and I got that perfect picture I had dreamed of....or so I thought!I checked my camera, and I had my eyes closed. I hesitated, this was the picture, the moment, I had dreamed of! And out of all of us, "I" was the one with my eyes closed. I decided I had to get another one, so we stood in the short line again and I got to meet President Samuelson, not ONCE, but TWICE!
This truly capped off graduation. What a great, fun time we had during our years at BYU. We will miss you BYU, but...probably not for awhile!WE DID IT!
Since We've Been Gone
June 18, 2009
"This little blog of mine" has unfortunately not been shining too well for the past few months. Life has been busy! Let me feel you in:
-We both graduated from BYU
-Moved back to Washington to spend the summer living with our parents (Doesn't that seem backwards? Go to college, get married, graduate from college, move in with parents??....)
-Marcus went up Seattle to sell for work
-But then came home 3 days later to spend the summer on the farm (so he works 17 hour days which usually comes down to "me=a widow")
-I've been applying to jobs, lots of jobs...and I finally got hired at a Fitness gym (key word, finally)
-We celebrated our 2nd anniversary (yes, we were actually together to celebrate it this year, but it was close! Which also means new recommends, isn't that right Rachel?...)
-Also, we were called as 6 year old Primary teachers in our ward (I love it, no really I do (no sarcasm intended!) Our kids don't stop talking and ask us for candy every two seconds. It's kinda like being with myself! I've never been in Primary before though, so it has been fun)
-And... Marcus finally made the decision (with the help of a scholarship) to attend Willamette University in Salem, OR this fall for Law School! I'm so proud of him and how hard he has worked. We are so excited to move to Oregon, live closer to the beach, and break bread with all the Oregon hippies! It should be a fun 3 years, and is a lot closer to home than Utah. Which, personally, I am just loving. However, we will miss our Utah comrades and Italian soda, Rook playing, cupcake making, move watching, sport playing, state traveling, best buddies, Jen and Cory though. Actually, we already miss them!
So that has been our life in a nut shell the past few months. Pardon the absence, but I'll post some pictures soon. I mean really, who doesn't want to see the endless graduation photos? This IS (or was) suppose to be like our journal, but at least now you all know that we've just been homeless, jobless, and husbandless. No biggie, right? Hope you're all having wonderful summers!
"This little blog of mine" has unfortunately not been shining too well for the past few months. Life has been busy! Let me feel you in:
-We both graduated from BYU
-Moved back to Washington to spend the summer living with our parents (Doesn't that seem backwards? Go to college, get married, graduate from college, move in with parents??....)
-Marcus went up Seattle to sell for work
-But then came home 3 days later to spend the summer on the farm (so he works 17 hour days which usually comes down to "me=a widow")
-I've been applying to jobs, lots of jobs...and I finally got hired at a Fitness gym (key word, finally)
-We celebrated our 2nd anniversary (yes, we were actually together to celebrate it this year, but it was close! Which also means new recommends, isn't that right Rachel?...)
-Also, we were called as 6 year old Primary teachers in our ward (I love it, no really I do (no sarcasm intended!) Our kids don't stop talking and ask us for candy every two seconds. It's kinda like being with myself! I've never been in Primary before though, so it has been fun)
-And... Marcus finally made the decision (with the help of a scholarship) to attend Willamette University in Salem, OR this fall for Law School! I'm so proud of him and how hard he has worked. We are so excited to move to Oregon, live closer to the beach, and break bread with all the Oregon hippies! It should be a fun 3 years, and is a lot closer to home than Utah. Which, personally, I am just loving. However, we will miss our Utah comrades and Italian soda, Rook playing, cupcake making, move watching, sport playing, state traveling, best buddies, Jen and Cory though. Actually, we already miss them!
So that has been our life in a nut shell the past few months. Pardon the absence, but I'll post some pictures soon. I mean really, who doesn't want to see the endless graduation photos? This IS (or was) suppose to be like our journal, but at least now you all know that we've just been homeless, jobless, and husbandless. No biggie, right? Hope you're all having wonderful summers!
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