My BYU Graduation

It only took me 9 years from start to finish, including my 2 year break for my mission. It was 13 semesters, including 1 study abroad and 3 spring terms, with only 1 class repeated and a 3.32 GPA. And I only changed my major once, to a simpler degree within my field of study. Had I not changed, graduation would have had to wait for another 2-3 semesters.

I need to remember never to give the camera to my husband.

All ready to walk and graduate

I'm so glad that my family was able to come out for my graduation. Unfortunately my brother David wasn't able to get off of work, but both Mark and Tracy left their kids at home with their spouses (thanks Rachel and Dustin!) and came. I have such a wonderful family!!!

Sisters!

Supporting husband

Proud parents!

Brother and Sister - all BYU grads!

With my brother-in-law Matt who is a Chemistry professor.

While waiting in line, a boy and girl asked me if I had anyone to walk with and if I knew anyone from my program. The answer was "no." So they invited me to walk and then sit with them. They were very friendly and super nice. They had been studying bio-chem. Right before we entered the Marriot Center, I had the realization that they might have had Matt as a teacher and so I asked them if they knew Dr. Asplund. Of course both of them had taken a class from him and commented on how great of a teacher he was. Just then, Matt walked by with the other professors. It was fun to see him! I was glad we were able to run into him later too.

This face is probably in response to how my feet felt from my shoes.

Joe wanted his turn to dress up too!

After actually getting my diploma

Just being goofy with my "Sample" diploma

Fare thee well, BYU. It has been a challenging and growing journey.