Graduation, Graduation, and more Graduation

Last Saturday, Kyle graduated! He graduated from SUU with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and we couldn't be prouder of our man for accomplishing this. He really didn't want to make a big deal out of it and didn't even want to walk because this isn't the end of schooling for us, but being the loud and proud wife that I am, I made him do it and gave quite the shout out every time they called his name. Kyle's mom and sister Annie came down along with Brighton's cousin Landon which made the day even more exciting and fun. To start the day off, we all had to be seated early because a very important guest speaker was speaking at the first graduation. So with 3 little kids and 4 adults all trying to get out the door by 8:00, it was a little bit of a challenge but we made it! And it was worth it to see this:

It's not the greatest of videos, but I just wanted to show everyone who we were privileged enough to hear in person.
The happy crew after Kyle being an official graduate.

The graduate with his excited kids (I think they were more excited about being outside than anything else).

Then after that, they had a convocation where Kyle actually walked across the stage. It was kind of a zoo with everyone walking and cheering and taking pics, and by the time we were done with that, it was practically 5:00 at night, so it was a long day of graduation but a lot of fun.

Kyle after having received his degree.

Brighton's favorite thing was daddy's cool hat.

Can't you tell I'm proud?

Kyle even got to graduate with a lot of our friends, including Ben Boyle. Here's Ben and Sarah with us at graduation, before they packed up and moved. Brighton was best friends with their little boys and she is having serious withdrawals now that they're gone. She wanders aimlessly around the park asking to go see Kayson and Cade. It breaks my heart. We really miss you guys!

Well, it's been a long and challenging road we've taken in our lives but I'm grateful that Kyle has accomplished this and I can be here to support him. We've both grown from all our experiences during this time at Cedar City and SUU and it has definitely helped us become more like the people we want to be so I wanted to say one last time that I'm so proud and thankful for my great hubby! I love you babe!