We headed out to Utah for the big events. First up was commencement.
It was in the Marriott center which holds a LOT of people. I *tried* to get her picture beforehand complete with cap, but she was having none of that. . .
which was too bad because she forgot her tassel her apartment so Paul took her back to get it while I found our seats (which David saved for us.)
We looked and looked for her in the crowds but could not find her (she wasn’t willing to wear anything distinctive or to take her cell phone.)
Commencement consists of finding a seat in the Marriott Center, watching ALL the graduates file in (and hope you can find any of them that are meaningful to you) . . . good luck with that if they are not very tall!
listening to some amazing talks,
watching the graduates file out and trying to find them if you set up a meeting point that both parties understand to mean the same place!
We were sure glad to find her without too much trouble because it was CROWDED!
And then we needed to celebrate. . .
And she picked getting a treat at Sub-Zero which is an ice cream shop she had never been to before. A.m.a.z.i.n.g.
The next day, but not until late afternoon, was the convocation. That gave us time to get the obligatory photo in front of the sign in addition to everything else. (The line was RIDICULOUS . . it was amazing how some people were not respectful of others and had to get quite a few photos with every combination of people in their party, on the wall, in front of the sign, alone, together, etc . . . )
So here’s ours . . . all of them including the one I took as we were rushing to get out of the way. . .
We enjoyed our 30 seconds of time in front of the sign. . .
Then it was back to the Marriott Center
We found our seats that Samuel had saved
(She earned a B.A. in History)
After a talk or two, the graduates lined up and got their diploma (folders. . . the actual diploma is mailed to them).
It was not the best photo op when they picked up their diplomas, so I snapped one of the proud father!
This was my view part of the time. . . sit down guys!
And then they filed out and we hunted for her and found her beaming!
Way to go, Jennifer! You did it!!!!
Too bad we didn’t have much time to enjoy the moment. . .
