A glimpse of May

May has been super busy. Dallin's Wedding in St. George, and then 2 days later we traveled down to Vegas for Mike's cousin Sydney's wedding. Sydney and Josh were married in the Las Vegas temple.
We had a fun mother's day weekend in Evanston at Denae's house, where Alyssa opened her mission call. She will be serving in the Belgium/ Netherlands mission speaking Dutch. We are super thrilled and excited for her.  We had a nice surprise when we woke up to find that it had snowed all night, and then continued to snow all day on Mother's day. I have never seen snow in May before. That was a huge shock (and I find it completely ridiculous). The day after mothers day I went to Pocatello, Idaho for a week of grad school classes. Since the majority of my program is online, I always love meeting up with the girls and getting to discuss school in person instead of on the computer. Poor Mike had to show our apartment 7 times while I was away. We are trying to get rid of our contract before we move next month and he was the lucky person home (all week) who got to show random guests around the house. When I got home we had a weekend full of dates and fun activities. I love that Mike is done with school and we can go out all the time because he doesn't have to study anymore. I can definitely get used to this new life :)

Our awesome hotel pool in Vegas at The Aliante

 Oh little naked Bry!

 Alyssa opening her call.

Practicing our driving and putting skills

Dallin & Dawn Wedding

After Mike's Graduation, we had a few days to relax, work, and finish my grad school semester. Then on Wednesday the 30th Denae & Bryant, Michael, I and a bunch of Dallin's friends headed down to Cedar City for the big wedding. Wednesday night was a packed house with the boys (Dal, Mike, Justen, JC, Bryson, Nick, & Brady) and us girls. Thursday morning we woke up, got ready, and went to the St. George temple for their lovely sealing. The reception was held outdoor at The Ledges Golf Course. The view was just beautiful, the food delicious, and the weather was perfect and warm. Mike gave an excellent toast during the reception which even made me (and many others) tear up a bit. I will post more photos when the family gets them back from the photographer.

At the end of the reception they had a sparkler grand exit, and we set off the fire alarm of the golf club. A worker said this was the first time a wedding party has set off the fire alarm.

BYU Graduation Day 1: Commencement

Thursday April 24th was BYU Commencement. My parents came over and we went on walk and then got dressed up to take pictures and head over to the commencement at the Marriott Center. Former President Cecil O. Samuelson, Elder Cardon (who is related to Mike on his Grandpa Hilton's side), and President Uctdorf all addressed the students and families. One of my favorite quotes from Uctdorf's address was "He will never disappoint when you stay close to him." Elder Cardon reminded everyone of their unlimited potential and then encouraged everyone to always seek truth. He used the phrase "and thus we see" often. After the address, we took more family pictures and then went to Tucano's Brazilian Grill for dinner. 

BYU Graduation Day 2: Convocation

Friday April 25th was the day Mike has been waiting for! Graduation DAY! The Marriott Business school was the last graduating time of 5:00 pm. We started off the day at his cousin Justine's house for a large family potluck/ BBQ. Mike's cousin Jacob also graduated this year along with Dallin. After the BBQ we went back to the Marriott center to watch the boys walk the stage. This was the 25th anniversary of the Marriott Business School. Following Convocation we all went out to Rubios for Mexican food. Mike just looked adorable in his little cap and gown! It was such a fun day for everyone. 

Michael, Justen, Dallin

Day Trip!

Dallin & Mike's last day of school selfie in the Tanner building

(I'm still on writing strike until I finish my last grad paper of the semester!) Tuesday April 22nd Mister Mike finished his last exam of his undergrad career. That night my parents arrived from Texas and Wednesday was Mike's official first day of freedom (until his new job begins in July). We both took Wed-Fri off work this week so we could have a 5 day weekend to spend time with our families. We slept in until 9 and then met up with my parents at Kneaders for all you can eat french toast. After Kneaders, we went on a day trip adventure that included shopping at Scheels, clay pigeon shooting in Cedar Valley at Wasatch Wing and Clay, Five Guys and hiking part of Mount Timpanogas. It was so much fun to show my parents around and get to spend the day with them. We were also surprised at the amount of snow up on the Timp trail. The hike was a fun adventure.

 COUGAR Mike in his new finance shirt (with his mascot- the cougar)

 It was insanely windy out at Wasatch Wing and Clay

 In the lodge of the Wasatch Wing & Clay

 First waterfall on the Timp trail

Fun day!