More Graduation!

My second to youngest brother Marcus graduated from Delta High School this week! I cannot believe that he is that old, and that it has been 7 years since my own Delta High graduation! The whole family was able to make it down for the ceremony where Marcus was one of the Valedictorians as well as the Senior Class Secretary. He gave a great speech and performed in several of the musical numbers.

He is quite excited to be done with High School, although you wouldn't guess it from this picture! If you look close he has quite the scowl on! I tried to snap a shot on his way back to his seat after having received his diploma, but didn't have much success.

Wendy invited us all over to her house after the graduation for brownies and ice-cream.

Here is my cute niece Kait. I love her big blue eyes! She was very happy to be held by her grandpa, and thinks his mustache is so fun!

She also loves cats, and is not the least bit scared of them. She comes from a line of cat lovers on both sides, both grandma's, several of her aunts, her mom, so I guess she doesn't have much of a chance. Wendy's cat spunky was alright with the attention for a few minutes, but soon decided it was a little too much, and kept running away. Kait was not discouraged and just followed wherever he went!

Congrats to Marcus on graduating! We are so proud of you!!

Finally!!

We finally made it!! Gichin wanted to put Abby Marsden is pleased to announce the graduation of her husband Gichin on his graduation announcement! And although it's true, we are both happy and grateful to be done. At least for now!

It was a crazy fun-filled 4 or 5 days. We picked up Gichin's mom from the airport on Wednesday night and went to visit some friends in Farmington that night. Thursday was the University Wide Commencement with Vice-President Dick Cheney as the main speaker. There was added security and we had to be in our seats between 1-3, with the ceremony starting at 4.

Here's Gichin waiting for it to start amongst all the other graduates. He had an excellent seat, and got some good pictures of the vice-president.

BYU had provided treat bags under each seat in the Marriott Center as well as live and recorded entertainment to help pass the hours. Cheney's speech was excellent, much to the dismay of protestors.

My dad, Jamie, and Gichin's mom were able to come to the Thursday Commencement, and we appreciated their support.

Thursday night we had a big dutch oven party with some friends and family. We had BBQ Beef sandwiches, some amazing dutch oven baked beans, and dutch oven potatoes. And then of course cobbler for dessert. The food was amazing, and we all had a great time. I think we had about 18 or 19 people in all.

Friday morning, Gichin and his mom went to the MOA to meet President and Sister Samuelson, and have their picture taken with them. I wasn't able to go because I had to work.

Friday afternoon was the college graduation ceremony, where Gichin got to actually walk. Doesn't he look happy to be done!

Most of my family was able to come to the Friday graduation, and the rest met up with us later for a BBQ. We really appreciated all of the support from our wonderful family!

We had a BBQ at Gichin's aunt and uncle's house in Pleasant Grove. There graciously offered to get everything ready while we were at the graduation, and it was all ready to eat when we got there. It was quite the party!