Happy to be a Mom!

I love this thought from President David O. McKay

"She, who can paint a masterpiece or write a book that will influence millions -- deserves the admiration and the plaudits of man. But she who rears a family of beautiful sons and daughters, whose influence will be felt through generations to come, long after paintings have faded, and books have been destroyed she deserves the highest honor that man can give, and the choicest blessings of God. In her high duty and service to humanity, she is co-partner with the Creator himself."


Sunday, April 24, 2011

I Graduated!!!

Devin Graduated from BYU Law School this weekend. We are SOOOO excited! Thursday was the commencement in the Marriot School with 6,000 gradates. Friday was the Law School Graduation.

We had lots of family in town for it including Devin's parents, My mom and Katie, Darlene and Asa, Cheryl and Grandpa came up from Bakersfield, and Devin's Grandparents the Sizemore's, Wagstaffs, and Aunt Lisa, Uncle Derek, Cole, and Whitley and Ryan came down from SLC. Thank you all for coming we loved having you with us on this special day!

Our Family right after Law School.
Devin with Dan Mattews, a friend from the Mission!
A Kiss to the Graduate!
In front of the Y and Law School
With Galen Fletcher Devin's reference Desk Boss
With Jana
With Annemarie Birk
Devin and Adam best friends in Law School. Adam graduated last year!
Us with the Birks, it has been some great times, so glad we have had you guys to share it with!
The Smith Side, including Grandpa Smith, Aunt Cheryl, and Mom and Katie
With Wagstaff's and Carolyn, thanks for coming down!
With Mom and Dad Wagstaff proud Parents!

Law School Graduation! Devin was in the choir and I think that is him walking across the stage.
Thursday night we went up to an amazing Restaurant called Log Haven up Mill Creek Canyon in SLC. It was delicious! Thanks so much what a special night. Chad and Amanda got to dine with us along with Denny, Alyce and Chase.
After the Marriott School Graduation!
With Grandpa, Marianne has the cutest scrunched up nose!
Denny and Alyce, and Chase came down to be with us, great to have you guys!
I'm so proud of you sweetheart
A little cold outside but not bad!


The kids did great waiting through the graduation!
Richard G. Scott Spoke! That was really awesome, he told a really funny story. He said that if you always want to wake up with a smile, just before you go to bed . . . (this is a secret so he whispered ). . . stick a coat hanger in your mouth! The whole Marriott center laughed.
Just before Graduation
Devin just arrived after taking his very last final! Sooo glad it is over
Watching a movie with Nana
Marianne and Spencer both dog piling on Daddy!
Wrestling with daddy our favorite activity.
Spencer is getting into swords lately, we tried to make a makeshift belt for a "sword"
Devin So excited about Graduating he is standing on his head!

6 comments:

Let the Good Times Roll said...

Devin CONGRATS! Wow, 4 years and you are DONE DONE DONE! WE are so proud of you and thought about you guys all weekend! Wow, and how awesome that you already have a job and a fun adventure lined up. Congrats, you deserve the best!

Becker said...

Way to go, buddy! We need to keep in touch so that when you are running the whole world, you can throw us a bone every once in a while :) Good and great things are ahead, Devin. Congratulations on a job WELL DONE!

Brit said...

WAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! We are SO EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS!!!

Bridget said...

That is soooo exciting! Just wish you could graduate and move on with out moving so far away!

so, how do you know Jana?! actually that might be obvious, law school. Duh. I had a few japanese classes with her when we got back from our missions. I love her!

Diana said...

Wahoo! That has to be the best feeling in the entire world - to finally be graduated and finished with school. Way to go! Hat's off to the graduate and may you be rewarded for all of your hard work in the very near future.

Marijke said...

Congrats! Lots of HARD work! So excited for you and the next step!!!