Friday morning, April 22, 2011, we gathered at Brigham Young University for Allison's graduation. How could it be that I had a daughter old enough to graduate from college already? Didn't she just graduate from high school?
Allison has worked so hard these past four years and has now officially earned her degree in Elementary Education from BYU. She was fortunate enough to have been chosen to do an internship this past year as a third grade teacher at Bonneville Elementary School. She has enjoyed the experience, and has put her education to good use.
Ben was so proud of his big sister.
So many family members came to celebrate the big occasion. Grandpa and Grandma Sullivan, Grandpa and Grandma Judd, Uncle Jason .....
Aunt Bridget, cousins Cameron, Marcus and Mikelle,
and Aunt Stacy. It was so nice to have so many family members together to party with!
After graduation we went to California Pizza Kitchen for lunch.
We all ate well and had fun visiting.
We sang Happy Birthday to Haley, and the whole restaurant went silent and listened.
After lunch a few of us went to the temple. Haley really wanted to do baptisms on her 12th birthday. Our whole family (minus Hannah who is not quite old enough yet) was together in the temple. Grandpa and Grandma Judd, Russ, Shawna, Allison, Tyler, Ben, Emily and Haley.
On the ride home, Ben got a little silly.
He started taking pictures...... Grandpa Judd
Grandma Judd
Haley
As we drove away from the temple my heart was so full! Tears came to my eyes as I thought of how blessed I am.
I am part of an eternal family,
and we had just spent a memorable day together!!!
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