MBA Graduation

       After Law Graduation we headed over to the newly finished Lied Center. It was really nice. The MBA graduation was a lot bigger and longer. There were a few different groups in the graduates. Lily took a nap and the rest of us hung out. I'm pretty sure Bryson was falling asleep after a loss of many nights rests. 

      After MBA graduation we went to a reception where they awarded some additional things. Bryson got a nice clock and another paper. After the reception we went to dinner with his families and then headed back home. There were still so much random things to do packing. The end is always so tedious with little things that take forever. I'm glad Bryson's family stuck around to help us finish everything. I seriously don't know how we would have finished without all the help. We hurried as quickly as we could and then pulled out of Lincoln around midnight for the long drive back to Utah. Poor Bryson was exhausted and was a champion driving throughout the night. The kids did pretty good considering the long drive. Graham joined me up front to eat a few times. He sleeps awesome in the car. He really only cried when we got into Salt Lake Valley. 

Bryson is in the middle

Walking in

Receiving his MBA diploma 

This guy is my amazing handsome husband! 

We are so grateful for Bryson's parents. They made it possible for us to come back so many times to visit Utah. They were very supportive throughout our 3 and 1/2 years in Nebraska. 

I'm pretty sure Bryson's sister took this!

At the MBA reception with another award

Have I mentioned WE ARE DONE?!!! Oh, goodnesss! I'm so excited! (now to pay off the big load of debt that came along with our adventure!)

Law Graduation

On December 20th, Bryson finally graduated! We are officially no longer students! Hallelujah! He still has the bar but school is officially done!

Bryson's parents and a couple siblings flew in the day before after a long day of traveling. The Salt Lake City Airport was shutdown for part of the day and complicated a few things.  Luckily, they got a later flight and got in around 9pm. We packed most of the day.

Friday morning came and we all got ready for the big day. We still had lots of packing to do, but I really wanted to curl my hair. Curling my hair always makes me feel special so I made time for it. Packing could wait. :) Getting ready doesn't happen very much anymore.

We started the day off with Law Graduation. Since it was December graduation, there were only 12 graduates. Graduation was held at the Law School. There were more professors then graduates. The kids just played games and ate snacks. Graduation was only 45 minutes. It was fun to see Bryson walk and get "hooded" after all his hard work.

After the ceremony we took some pictures and talked to a few people. We had to head over to the MBA graduation across town.

I'm so incredibly proud of my husband. He has worked so hard to get to this point. We have had our up and downs like everybody but I wouldn't want it with any other person. Bryson is my rock and my best friend. He has been the best dad to our children while trying to balance work/school/family. I'm excited to see where life's next step take us!

Tyler Dixon and Bryson

Graduates are all on the front row

Secrets during graduation

Phone time with grandpa

Uncle Bronson is their favorite

Started graduate school with a family of 3 and left with a family of 5!

Bryson's sister, Lindsey

Bryson's youngest brother, Bronson

Lindsey helping with Graham

So proud of him! 

Cake to celebrate

Bryson's BYU Graduation! :)

Yesterday, Bryson graduated from BYU. He was really done in December, but they had to wait until April for the ceremony. Bryson has worked so hard, and I'm so proud of him. It is interesting to watch him go throughout school and compare it to myself. He will read all of his readings, do all of his stuff. Sometimes he does procrastinate, but I swear, he will do a lot better in a cram then to take his time. I love that he has a passion for his History major, hopefully that will transfer over to his Law studies. Lots of readings! I'm glad he decided to walk and let his family be part of the "Half Way" mark.

It is nice knowing what you are doing after graduation. We know what we are doing and where we are going. When I graduated, I knew I had my teaching job, it was a good reassurance. So we don't have to think, Okay..now what?! Our now what for Bryson, is Law School in good ol' Nebraska!

On a side note, I completed my application for Lincoln School District today. So weird. It all actually happening. I'm crossing my fingers I can get a job. I wish I was out their to actually try a little harder.

Now with the best part, pictures!

Walking into Graduation
(Don't you just love his teeth?)

Having a little fun during the commencement

Walking off after getting his empty diploma
(it's already on the wall at home)


Bryson's parents and granddad


Cousin Jeremy


Gregory Family


My parents


Bryson's Aunt and Uncles Family
(Jason-the guy in the tie, he and his wife also graduated today :) )


Our little Family


Addi Pointing to BYU


Bryson and BYU


We will miss BYU


Graduation Dinner