Love is in the Air...

Cecy and Andy--Bountiful Temple
It snowed and snowed. I got lost (shock) finding the temple. I kept driving to all the high spots in Bountiful so I could look for it and I couldn't find it. Eventually I did. It SNOWED. Like crazy. But they'll have some cool pictures I'm sure. They seem to be really happy! I'm glad they found each other...or realized they liked each other? They grew up together.
(Picture courtesy of Aunt Caroline and facebook. Thanks :))

Erin and Justin--Atlanta Temple
Erin is the happiest person in the world. I love her so much. She is so fun and cute. I met her years ago at EFY as participants and then we worked 2 years together with EFY at BYU. She is incredible and she is definitely the happiest married person in the world. But--she always is...it's expected.
(picture courtesy of facebook. I was in GA as they got married but we were roadtripping it. I remember driving through the rain thinking, "uh-oh Erin is getting married in this!")

Shay and Mollee--SLC Temple
Here we have more Brigham City folk gettin' hitched. Mollee and Cecy were good friends growing up. I'm actually not sure how Shay started hanging out with Mollee...but I love her. She and Cecy came and stayed with me in the luxurious DT freshman year. Those were the days. It was such a beautiful day in the SLC marriage factory. I hung out with Jayson's fiancee Jordan. She is great. What a happy family we all have!

Bracken and Deagen (Let's be honest...I have no idea how to spell his name)

Graduation--College. Check.

I am realizing that my blog is turning into one great big photo album. But, here goes another picture filled post!

Graduation morning was the most chill day of my recent life. In DC, and back again in Provo, life has been so busy. I left DC for the Long Beach airport after frantically cleaning, packing, and making a few last stops. This was quite the process as it was interrupted with about 6 series of saying goodbye's to six different roommates.

The night before graduation, Kristen and I spent the night at Carolyn's house. We had planned an event for all of the parents of the DC girls to gather and meet eachother. Meggie created an amazing slide show. Anyways, we just hung around that morning waiting for the time we should put on those tacky hats and for our parents to arrive. It was the first time I have had time in the morning to sit around in SO long, since I've been working full time ever since I got back from DC.

FINALLY my parents got to Provo and, after a series of interesting directions (let's be honest, I still don't understand the grid system and I never look at street signs), they made it to Carolyn's apartment. Kristen, Meggie, and I packed into the car. They dropped us off on campus to find our way in the procession line and left to park.

Naturally--we ended up doing this instead. Below is the library, I have spent hundreds and hundreds of hours in this building. It is probably my favorite on campus. Since I get distracted easily I go there. My roommates make fun of me because I go to concentrate and work, yet I also go for my social life. I LOVE the library and seeing so many people.
We also ran into Adam and Chance. They are our long time EFY friends turned BYUSA President and Vice President. We've all had a wild ride these past few years as we've participated in EFY, campaigns, and other social events. I love these people.
THEN I saw Diane and Coral! They are in charge of the Records/Registration Office at work. They have done so much for me these past few years and it was great to see them.
Here are the DC ladies--minus Marisha and Colleen. As follows, Carolyn, Kristen, Susie, me, Wendy, and Meggie. It's funny how much time we've spent together since returning to Provo.
Elder Uchtdorf is given his Honorary Degree from BYU.
The DC people once again after Commencement.
My past roommates Amy and Carie have done so much for me. They brought me these beautiful flowers and came to graduation to see me. They are always so generous. I've been sleeping on their couch for like the past 3 weeks. Carie even gave me her bed for a few days when she went out of town. And I sure can't forget to mention the cinnamon rolls Amy makes...as a matter of fact...I can't believe I didn't take pictures and create a whole post about them. They are INCREDIBLE. Anyways, these girls are so great to me. Notice the flowers in the following pictures. Thanks! I love ya'll!
Maren was my freshman roommate. We started off in DC as total opposites, yet have gotten along perfectly. I think we have blended a little to become a little more alike. I think I just got smarter so she can bare to have intelligent discussions with me now. I was a bridesmaid in her wedding and her mom has greatly spoiled me with the cutest shirts (I was always jealous of Maren when we lived together because her mom would send her clothes. My mom sends me clothes, too--just to throw that out there and not offend. Anyways--I love both of our moms. And I love Maren--even though she is married and boring...).
Just think of the THOUSANDS of people who have taken pictures right here. You probably did it too...

My Family

Mom and Dad

This is quite possibly the best picture Sheldon and I have ever taken...He graduates this year from high school in Cali. Crazy.
My best friend, Coralie and her son, Jaden. Jaden had a little fall and was bleeding, hence the stain on Coralie.
After Convocation--receiving the diploma cover.
The fashion show of Sheldon begins...

Maybe he'll be the intellectual one?

My family and Brig

I am so glad my family was able to come. Without the support of my parents, my entire college experience would have been completely different. They have been extremely supportive. I have always known that they care about me and want me to succeed. I constantly vent and bounce ideas off of them--and they never get frustrated with me, even when I fail to take their advice. I am so grateful for them and I have learned a lot from our relationship. I know I would not be the person I am today without them! Thanks, Mom and Dad!

Beautiful Mom. She wanted a facebook picture. What is this world coming to? ;)

I tried to get my camera to take a family photo on self timer. It looked ridiculous. We looked ridiculous. This funny man wanted to save us from our ridiculousness and took a picture for us.

Which looks a little better, but we were all laughing. In ten years, I will regret wearing this coat probably...

Cute little Sheldon

Isn't he just adorable. Girls--he's single. You can write him on his mission.

Goodbye Time

We're almost graduated!

Baltimore Orioles Game

We all went to the Orioles baseball game in Baltimore our last night together. They won! We had hoped to go to a Nationals game but we procrastinated. Natalie, Kristen and Meggie's mentor teacher, and Melanie, along with Carolyn and Kristen's family joined. Oh, and so did Fran. Can't forget Fran!!

Our wonderful seats. haha.

Last day at Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Friday we did not have school. We took our last time around the National Mall. Here is the FDR memorial with his Four Freedoms.

The Lincoln Memorial at Night

Vietnam Memorial

World War II and The Washington Monument (the Capitol is poking out from the Monument barely...)

We didn't have anyone extra to take a picture. Thank goodness for my self-timing camera! A little stair was the highest place to lay it...At the WWII Memorial

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Oh how I love the following people...

Kristen, Mr. and Mrs. Brently, and Meggie

Mr. Brently is a flute teacher at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. He (and his wife, we discovered) is SO witty. He is so quick on his feet. He is really classy and very traveled. He would always give us advice of where to eat and what way to drive when we went on our adventures. (We always just nodded not knowing where we were or how to get anywhere. He did have some great suggestions!)

Mr. Bennett

Mr. Bennett was the anatomy teacher. He was also a member of our lunch crew. He is one of the most tender hearted people I know. We expecially love him when he talks with his hands and his giant ring flops around.

Ms. Chandler

Ms. Chandler was my mentor teacher. Boy did we have some GREAT times. She was always so generous to me. She took care of me and I learned a lot from her. I appreciated that she just let me take over her class completely and didn't micromanage. She turned into a really great friend.

Ta'Quan

Oh the stories...I could share about all these students. I miss them so much.

Alayna, Julissa, Ta'Quan, and Shane

6th Period. Can you tell that all the girls in the front are dancers?

Visitors to the lunch group. Usually it was just Ms. Avant, Ms. Chandler, Mr. Brentley, Mr. Bennett, Nicki, Kristen, Meggie, and me. Our last day, Ms. Chandler and others arranged a full on feast! They brought in Wingo's (Ms. Chandler was so sad we didn't have time to go! She brought it catered!) and all kinds of candy, desserts, chips, and drinks. Kristen and her mom stopped and got the delectable Georgetown Cupcakes. Delish.

Amber, Kristen, Ms. Bonnie, and Meggie

I just love these students...Eric, Sharifa, and Aaron

Ji'had was so proud of his yellow pen matching his yellow shirt. I'm pretty sure his shoes matched as well...

4th Period

I forgot to take a picture with 2nd period and I was so so so mad. Here are a few of them. Ms. Chandler, Reggie, Me, Danielle, Sahar, and Jasmine.

The Penthouse--one last time. Wendy, Susie, Carolyn, Kristen, and me

Ben's Chili Bowl
A DC must. It was the restaurant Obama went to first upon moving to DC and believe me...there are pictures of him to prove it. And Bill Cosby. I love Bill.

Typical DESA assembly. Kristen--if you are reading this will you email me the video clip? This was performed to a song by Aeretha Franklin. It was a Spiritual and they were in choir/preacher robes. It was awesome.

My Dominican Republic girl, Carolina, a future ballerina, getting the "A-Train" award. Those of you who don't know what the A-Train is...it's straight A's. hahaha. Welcome to DC.

Clifton--future star pianist

Matthew at his senior recital playing his trumpet.

Symone showing off her beautiful voice!

I'm sad our experience in DC was over. What a memorable time it was! I learned so much and have a ton of pictures, best friends, and a bit of debt to prove it. Go to DC!!!!