Graduation Day!

The day has FINALLY come for Cahl's graduation!! His Commencement Ceremony was this morning at the Thomas and Mack center at UNLV. The ceremony was really nice, and almost 2,000 people graduated. Cahl's mom and step dad both made the trip down for him, and in the evening we had a really nice dinner party at the house. Lots of family and friends came, and it was really wonderful to see everyone.



Cahl, we are so so SO proud of you. For all the hard work and studying you have done over the last few years, all while being the most amazing husband and dad. You do so much for us, and we can always count on you. You are an incredible guy, and we love you so much!

Cahl and his mom

Cahl and his step dad

Our Graduate!

We sat right behind the band

The doctoral graduates entering

The Engineering graduates making their entrance

Cahl walking in

The graduating class of 2011

Cahl waving at us

Making his way to the stage

On the big screen as they announced his name (on the left)

Exiting the stage

Sweater

This afternoon the Senior Design winners were announced at a Happy Hour/Luncheon. Unfortunately, Cahl and his team didn't win. I demand a recount, because they were clearly robbed! Toward the end of the shindig, there was an ugly sweater contest. And what do you know? Cahl and his very festive sweater won! So proud of him!!

Honestly, who could even compete with this level of awesomeness??

Winning!

Me and my hot date

Birthday

For Hunter's birthday, the older boys happened to be out of school for the day, so we took everyone to Chuck E. Cheese for lunch and games. The boys had a great time, and so did Brinley! She loved riding the rides and climbing up in the big play gym. Later in the evening, we had cake and presents. He got new shoes and clothes, toys, legos and his very own DS.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Hunter! You're a whole hand now, and we love you so much! You have made the last 5 years so much fun, and I can't wait for more memories with you!

Our top 5 favorite things about Hunter:

* His wit. Hunter has such a sharp sense of humor, and he always keeps us laughing.

* His love. Hunter will drop whatever he is doing to give hugs, and he is a great snuggler.

* His helpfulness. Hunter is always the first one to volunteer if anyone needs help.

* His cheesiness. Hunter will do anything to make you laugh. He loves being silly.

* His love for the dogs. Hunter likes to just sit outside and pet and talk to the dogs. He also loves to give them treats.

With his little potato he grew in the back yard

Tree

This evening, we lit and decorated our tree. The boys love hanging their ornaments on, and Brinley had fun trying to take them off and stealing candy canes!