Old News Is Good News

We started this blog in the beginning of 2008 but there were some events that happened in 2007 that were very note worthy. Tim and Jen both graduated from college in the late spring of '07'. In October Hugh and Jenni tied the knot.


Tim's Graduation

Tim Graduated from BYU with a degree in Exercise Physiology. The security was SUPER tight because Vice President Chaney was the key note speaker at the commencement ceremony. We had to be at the Marriott Center 3 hrs prior to the commencement (which was another 2hrs) The alumni society prepared bags with water, brownies, pretzels and trivia facts to help make the wait more bearable. The next day each department had a smaller diploma ceremony. We would have been there for days if we had to sit through every graduate getting their dipolma

After the ceremony, Tim placed his "graduation stole" around his dad's neck. He said "this is for you, I love guys" On the back he wrote the best thank you note we have ever received. What a wonder son!






Jenni's Graduation


Jenni graduated from Cal State Channel Island with a degree in Psychology. CSCI is a newer university so the enrollment is not as gigantic as other Cal State University. This was
a perfect environment for Jenni. By the time she graduated, she knew all the professors in her department as well as the head honcho, President Rush.

Being a "local" affair, lots of family were able to attend. Tim and Cheri flew in for the festivities.

During the procession into the courtyard where the ceremony was held, Jenni carried the banner for the psychology department. I can't begin to explain the pride in seeing her carrying that banner. We knew how hard she had worked for it. Tears of joy just ran down our faces.
Jenni has been accepted into the Masters Degree program at Cal Lutheran University. Her classes start this September ..... Jenni you are awesome!



The Wedding


Jenni and Hugh were engaged for 2 years. At first, it seemed like a huge chunk of time, but it really flew bye. They got married at the McCormick Home Ranch in October. They both wanted a garden wedding and reception. The Ranch is a wonder property with rose gardens, beautiful lawn areas and a cape cod style house which was not part of the rental as it is still a family home.

Hugh and Jenni wanted a Scottish wedding, which is reasonable considering Hugh is Scottish. Many of Hugh's family and friends made the trip from Scotland. With all the kilts and a Scottish piper, it seemed like the real deal, especially when they flipped up their kilt .... This is a "G" rated blog, so no photos will be posted.
It was great seeing so many of our family and friends together.

We were truly blessed because the day after was when all the winds and fires arrived. The angels were smiling on them because their wedding day was absolutely beautiful.