We had to make it official

Eric graduated in December with his bachelors in Civil and Environmental Engineering, but there were no commencement/convocation exercises until April. Even though he actually just finished his first semester as a graduate student, Eric still wanted to walk in graduation this month. We had to celebrate the huge accomplishment it was for him to get his bachelor degree after all those years of hard work. And we've never been ones to miss an excuse to party. :)

We had a wonderful two days celebrating Eric's graduation - it was a good test run, too, for next year. :) Thursday was commencement and Elder Richard G. Scott spoke- he also was the speaker at commencement when I graduated - what are the chances?? Friday was the individual college convocation where he actually "walked" and had his name read. Way to go again, Babe! We're so proud of all your hard work and your cute knowledge. ;)

Eric Hoffman, Civil Engineer - so hot right now. (I love you if you got that quote.)

Some of his many supporters. :) Thanks to everyone who took time off to celebrate with us.

This sight made me so darn happy and smiley.

"Walking" in convocation

And this one just had to be thrown in for fun.

Convocation lasted quite a while (who knew that the Engineering and Technology department could be more wordy than the Social Science department? :)) and Elena and her cousins went outside to blow off some steam. First off, look how sunny and beautiful of a day it was! I have to point that out because our spring has been very winterlike so far. Secondly, this is Elena and her cousin, Sophie pretending to be "evil queens" (their words - who knows?). :)

And now on to the black robe (a.k.a. the Masters Degree)!!

(first days pictures are mine, second days pictures courtesy of the one and only Christy)