Ethan's Graduation - April 26, 2013

It seems like every week, we have some new event to look forward to. It is especially nice to have an excuse to get out of the house because it is easy to stay in when you have a new baby. It's always a bit intimidating the first few times you go out with a new baby but then you start getting used to it. And it's always nice when you have other people there to help you out. What better excuse to get out of the house than to support Ethan for his graduation from UVU. Since the graduation was on Friday, Brandon had to take a half day off of work but it's always worth it to spend time with family.

 We dressed Grey up for the occasion.

Proud Grandpa Dayton looking on at his youngest son graduating. I came prepared with lots of snacks for Lucy. She of course, dressed herself. I think we might have even run a comb through her hair but it didn't seem to do much.

Where's Waldo Ethan?

I was ready to bolt with this kid if necessary but he was pretty chill for the entire thing. I can't remember if he got a dirty diaper or not but if he did, Brandon took care of it.

I took care of the feeding and putting to sleep.

On the big screen receiving his diploma (or empty diploma case?)...

Walking by after receiving his diploma...

This guy is super excited!

Outside for pictures. The weather was pretty gorgeous. Besides the usual suspects (Merril, Damian, and our little family), Aunt Carol and Uncle Robert were also in attendance from Cokeville, Wyoming but I didn't get the group shot of us all (I think that Damian was able to capture it on his camera).

After the ceremony, we went out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings in Lehi. We were trying for Pizzeria 712 but no one really paid attention to their hours and they weren't open (and were probably booked with all the graduation traffic for later on). So it wasn't fancy, but for a nursing mother, it was awesome. Our super fancy dinner took place the next day at La Caille because Merril had a date that evening. I kinda wish I got a babysitter for the kids because it was so fancy but Lucy was on her very best behavior (I told her it was princess training) and Grey was also quite good. Lucy really wanted to go spend time with her friend, Aeli that night but didn't want to miss out on the fancy dinner either. Glad that she chose family over friends.

Congratulations, Ethan!