Happy Graduation!

I love the time of year when BYU graduation is. It's (usually) gorgeous weather and the trees and flowers are all in bloom. It reminds me of when Dave graduated and the fun couple days it was to celebrate, and it gives us a chance to go on campus and remember the awesome time we had there. We LOVE to take the girls to campus and they love going. I think it's important to take them so they get that tiny bit of exposure to higher education, which will hopefully translate into a desire to go to college :) Ulterior motives, that's what we're all about.

Either way, this year was especially important. Mom and Dad BOTH graduated!! They finally got their bachelor degrees and we couldn't be more proud of them! I remember while growing up that Mom would talk about going back to school for architecture, and it's been interesting to see the Lord work His plan for her. She ended up graduating in Public Relations, and it was definitely what Heavenly Father wanted for her. Doors were opened, tests were passed, contacts were made-and all for some reason we don't know about yet! And the journey that Mom and Dad have taken together has brought them closer and helped them to trust in each other more, which is rewarding to see as children. Dad graduated in Latin American studies, which was also not what he expected, but what he felt he should do. He has so much to offer and we all hope he will just continue to have confidence in his abilities. It's a little scary going out (again) into the workforce as an older person, but we all hope that people will take the time to appreciate what someone with his experience has to offer. Mom is in NYC now, at an internship with Admiral Yost and the LDS church offices. She is having amazing experiences and not quite understanding what purpose they will serve, but knowing there is a reason.

I love when we have those moments in our lives where we have no idea why we are to take certain paths, but have the faith to pursue them regardless. It's humbling and rewarding. Those are the times where we come away learning something unexpected, yet appreciated. Those are the times where we didn't even know that we needed to learn certain lessons, but are grateful that we learned them THAT way instead of a less gratifying or more harmful way.

We love you Mom and Dad. Thank you for the special moments we had together that week-the fun and silly times, as well as the quiet times where we grew closer as a family. We are truly blessed!