A liberating feeling...

My pack rat of a husband has begun the process of going through all the school papers that he has stockpiled from the past 5 1/2 years of schooling. Don't ask why we have it all, he has many reasons (you just never know what you might need!). I can not believe the amount of paper, binders & notebooks he had stashed in the office. He had no more excuse & he face the piles head on. Good-bye blue books, we are done with you!!!

You did it honey, you are really done with school!!! Have I mentioned how proud I am?!

A graduation celebration

What a weekend we have had! We had a ton of family here to help us celebrate Randy's graduation. Despite all of everyone staying at our apartment, we had a great time and never really felt all that crowded (My opinion could be a little bias, after all I did have my own room). We had a lot of fun wandering campus, eating lots of yummy food, spending time together, and of course playing guitar hero (no get together would be complete without it)!

Here are some random pictures from the festivities:

In front of Todd Hall (Randy's home away from home)


With one of her many favorite statues on campus


Spring is finally in bloom here on the Palouse!
Alike is so many ways...
A very special aunt Mindy
Richie workin' the purse
Richie & fiance Linda

Such a cute couple!

Val & Duane struggling to keep it together

Thank you Linda for running around with her...she loved it!

Finding our Elder on the huge world map on the third floor of Todd Hall

Five of the Six kids...I wish this would have come out better but I didn't have my tripod & it was getting really dark.

Our graduate with his yummy Costco cake...

Exhausted after a long day

Thank you everyone for making this a great weekend. We really appreciate everyone coming & we really had a great time. We will have to come up with more excuses together. : )

A proud moment...WSU graduation

Words can not express how proud I am of my husband and his accomplishments. It has been a long road with many challenges & even more great times. This day marks the end of an era for us & life as we have known it. I look forward to our next chapter and the new challenges that we will face together. I love you so much Randy! GO COUGS!!!

Here are some snap shots of his great accomplishment (A.K.A. graduation):

All lined up & ready to get this thing over with!

The grad

A great family

We are so thankfully to all those how have supported us & have helped us to celebrate. We love you all so much!

Graduation plans update

What is the dress code?
Clothes are required at all times! As far as the graduation is concerned Randy & I will be dressing business casual. I think that you are all big kids and can figure it out what to wear for yourselves.

Don't forget:
A PILLOW as I do not have any extras. For the girls that are flying in, Val will be bring pillows for you. You may want to call her & remind her especially if you have special requests.

Sleeping Arrangements updates:
Thank the Powers for loaning us their air mattress. Now we have one for the living room. I will leave it up to the four of you assigned to the living room to figure out who gets it.

We are super excited for everyone to get here & I think it will be a great weekend. Drive safe & we will see you all VERY soon!

Graduation weekend

I can't believe that this weekend is almost upon us! At times it felt like it would never get here and now here we are! I am so proud of Randy and all that he has acomplished.

To save myself from anwsering the same questions over & over again, this is our the plan for the weekend (you can all still call...I promise I am not being beast :) Just trying to make sure the same info is given to everyone.)

Sleeping Arangements:

Val & Duane - the spare room

Ryan & Megan - the office (w/ air mattress)

Mindy - has reserved the couch months ago (which Randy has always said is quite comfy)

Melanie, Richie, & Linda - have prime living room floor space

**Everyone needs to bring there own pillows or make arrangements (sorry but I don't have extras).

The Menu:

Friday

Dinner - Asian chicken salads

Treat - Chocolate fondue (yummy!)

Saturday

Breakfast - Costco Muffins & fruit

Lunch - cursant deli sandwiches & salads

Dinner - Taco bar

Treat - Costco cake (I am SO excited!)

Sunday

Breakfast - Muffins, pastries, & fruit

Lunch - leftovers

The Activites:

Friday

*I have to make a run down to Clarkston to pickup the food in the afternoon.

*Hang out & enjoy the only nice day we are forcasted to have during the weekend.

*Play games & enjoy chocolate fondue in the evening.

Saturday

*Wander campus & town in the AM

*Graduation @ 3pm (we need to be there no later than 2:30)

*Eat food, play games, laugh, & be together. (it will be a blast!)

Sunday

*I have no idea...we will figure it out when we know what everyone's plans are.

Hope this covers everything. We still have plenty of space, if you are still wanting to come. The bathtubs & hallways are still empty or heck bring a tent! I think it will be a fun weekend & I really want to make it a big deal after all Randy has worked so hard for this!