Graduation

It might have taken me 5 years but I did it! I finally graduated! Along the way there were a few bumps in the road (my dad passing away and my tumor) but I'm finished FOREVER! I graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a Minor in Consumer and Community Studies. Don't ask me about the campus, because I only went there for one class. The rest of mine were all online, which I loved!
I got pretty spoiled by my husband, mom, and in-laws. I'm so grateful for them and all the love and support they've given me! We basically celebrated all week long. I got taken out to dinner plenty of times and got showered with gifts. I had so much fun I'm considering going back and getting my masters.....ha NOT! (But really it was fun feeling so accomplished for a week)

Some picture perfect dessert from Market Street

Jordan told me that our trip to Kauai was my graduation present and I was more than happy! But, the day before I graduated he surprised me with even more gifts! He gave me this beautiful blue topaz necklace (which matches the ring he gave to me for our 1st anniversary), Light Blue Dolce & Gabbana perfume I've been wanting for over a year, and a beautiful rose gold bracelet I couldn't get a good picture of.

My mom gave me this cute gold charm necklace. It has a J & S and my birthstone on it. She picked it out all by herself-I love it!

Now I'll post some pictures from graduation. I didn't really want to walk, but my mom insisted. (If you know her at all, you'll know she only wanted me to walk for the pictures) She asked me where my red sash was and I informed her that you had to buy those and I didn't want to waste my money. She told me I was cheap...oh well! My mom, my grandparents, Jordan, and his dad and Nita all came out and supported me. I was so grateful that they took the time to come!

Hitting these big milestones are always exciting, but at the same time, I can't help but feel a little sad that my dad isn't here to celebrate with me. I'm very grateful for the people in my life who support me and are there to cheer me on in whatever I do. I really couldn't ask for a more supportive family.  School...see ya never! Bring on the real world!