Graduation from BYU-I

David and I had a great trip down to Rexburg on December 17th for Mike's graduation from BYU-Idaho. We had been concerned about the roads being safe for travel, but they were great down and back. It was a quick trip...attended his graduation, met some people he talks about and works with, saw where his class might be held that he is going to be teaching next semester, and helped him move. He definately moved UP from his student approved housing apt. to his new place in a new subdivision. Here are pictures of both.

It even has a three car garage that he will be able to park in.

All his earthly belongings piled in the basement until he gets back to move into his bedroom.

We are at the newly opened Crossroads eating area in the Manwaring Center. It is really big, and has a nice variety of different types of foods.

That evening we went to the Graduation Banquet. Mike gave the opening prayer so we got seats up front right behind President Clark, and we sat with the department head of Humanities. It was fun visiting and eating and hearing wonderful things about Mike from many people that we met.

It was awesome to be at the two graduation ceremonies. Elder Richard G Scott spoke at one, and it was very moving and wonderful to see all the graduates file in to the

"pomp and circumstance" music. A proud parent moment.

Elder Walton Photo Shoot

Brian sent us a CD full of pictures that he and Elder Clare had done at a Ghost Town while in his first area. The Ward Mission Leader's wife has a company called Red Bucket Photography, so she edited the pictures and put them on the CDs. Pretty fun pictures. There were lots more, so it was hard to choose. All of them were in color or black and white.....I always liked the color ones best so that is mostly what is here.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in Las Vegas is always a specal time. I love to spend time with my brother and sisters, my children and grandchildren, and lots of great nieces and nephews! It again was a wonderful holiday, visiting, playing games, playing ping pong and volleyball, and eating wonderful food!! Thank you again, Susan and Jim, for your warm and loving hospitality.

I missed David not being there for many reasons...one of which was that I had to be the photographer! He is so good at getting the whole event covered. He also knows how to use the new camera way better than me. Many of these pictures aren't very good quality, but that's what I have, so they are going in.

Thursday morning we headed over to the church for some volleyball. Some played, some watched, and some took care of kids. It was all good.

Luke Redford

A little relaxing, gearing up for the big meal to start!

I'm very full and contented.

What are they communicating here?

Ping pong spectators

Here's a little Mike and Seth in battle.

Last Day at Magic Kingdom

On the last day, we decided to take the boat trip to Magic Kingdom instead of the monorail. It was a beautiful hot day. We were on one like this empty one passing us, only it was very full.

Cute Amy and Molly

Scott and Amy acting out their tantrum days of years gone by.

Not enough pictures of little Matthew. He was often in the stroller. What a darling.

The River Boat

Tom Sawyer's Island

One last look at a magical place!

Epcot Center--the Countries

We started the countries tour with Canada! The family needed to be reminded of their heritage.

Morocco was a fun country to visit....loved the fun architecture.

Molly was really moving to the Moroccan music. She was darling!

The great Wall of China!

Luke with a Mexican Donald Duck

Here are some cool shots of the architecture of Italy.

Germany