IDAHO

TAYLOR IS OFFICIALLY A GRADUATE!

We headed out to Pocatello, Idaho this past weekend for Taylor's graduation from Idaho State University. Technically, Taylor finished in December, but wanted to walk this May, but now it feels official. :) It was so fun to go back to Pocatello--I just wish we could have had a little more time because it was a crazy weekend!

We, meaning us, my parents, and my sister and brother-in-law, flew from Denver to Salt Lake Friday evening and rented a car to drive up to Idaho. This was Isaac waiting in the Enterprise line, I think it was so funny and he loved it!

Then Uncle Tyson took him for an escalator ride.

We didn't get to Pocatello until 11 p.m. Graduation started at 10 a.m. on Saturday, meaning we had to drop Taylor off at 9 a.m.

Isaac, playing with Nana's glasses during graduation.

Taylor, walking across the stage! I am so proud of him for working so hard in school to achieve this great accomplishment!

And the joy of pictures after the 3 hour commencement. :) We were blessed to have all of Taylor's siblings and parents there and all of my family. All the siblings: (I love this picture of Heather and Kendra! Heather was running to grab Kendra and we told her to pose, it is a classic!)

Taylor with his parents.

The Fink Family.

Taylor and his mom.

Our family...duh :)

Following graduation, we went to Aunt Shauna's house for pizza! My mom even got out and jumped on the trampoline with Isaac and Kendra!

And then Uncle Taylor and Uncle Jordan joined...

After an afternoon of eating and helping Shauna with her yard, we sat around and talked and put a train set together for Isaac.

After that we decided to get MORE food. :) We went out to dinner. Isaac and Uncle Cam.

But the first place took forever, so we went to a different restaurant. The whole clan:

Cam, Cousin Stephanie, Suzanne, Aunt Shauna, Taylor, Jordan, Sis-in-law Erin, me, Clayton

After dinner we watched a movie and then left Sunday morning. We wanted to stop in Bountiful before we had to get to the airport and see Emily Alley and adorable little Johnny. She was gracious to provide us with a YUMMY lunch, too. My dad and little Johnny:

My mom had a gal from here sketch an AMAZING drawing of John holding little Johnny with the words, "Oh my son, remember, remember" which we gave to Emily.... we were all very excited to give it to her!

My mom and Emily.

And then we stopped at the cemetery on the way out. We saw the beautiful head stone Emily created for John's grave. It was such a quick stop, but we sure love seeing Emily and little Johnny!!! (We're trying to convince her to make Colorado her permanent residence!)

And then it was back to the airport. Our flight was around 5 and Isaac hadn't had a nap all day. I thought he most likely wouldn't take a nap. HOWEVER, to my ENJOYMENT, he slept on me the entire flight home! He is fine on the planes, and does well, but he slept amidst the new environment and many buttons to play and push with....it was great!

It was a great trip and one of much joy to see the great accomplishment of Taylor! We are so grateful to our families who celebrated with us! Thank you for the time and sacrifice you made to be there! We love you!