Clint's Graduation

So this post is a little anti-climactic because Clint isn't going to be truly done with school until August but he was still able to participate in the graduation ceremonies at the University of Utah on Friday May 8th.

I won't begin to delve into the many arguments Clint and I had over the idea of him walking for graduation. He did NOT want to do it. And I can sympathize. I was so exhausted by the end of my schooling that I just wanted to be done. Mail me my diploma and I'll put it in a nice frame and that's it! But my mom told me I'd regret it if I didn't walk. So I did it. For her. And for my dad. But I look back now and I realize that I would have regretted not participating in the ceremony. So I begged Clint. I pleaded! And then, when I realized we were going to have to agree to disagree, I guilted him into walking. I told him to do it for me and for his parents and for my parents. So he relented.

That did not stop him from being grumpy as I dragged him to the U of U to order his cap and gown. They had these nice red U of U stoles (those sashes that go around your neck) that you could buy. I asked Clint if he wanted one but he was very adamant that he didn't want any of the extra little "fluff." I decided not to push him on the matter and just be grateful that he was willing to walk. But then, when the day came and all the graduates started gathering at the Emma Eccles Jones Plaza, we saw most people wearing the stole. And Clint, bless his frustrating soul, says, "Hmmmm. I probably should have gotten one of those red things." AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! I love you babe.

The ceremony wasn't too bad. There was no speaker. Yea! Just some short recognitions of alumni, staff, and a few students. And then the diplomas. Here are some pictures of the event. Clint looked so handsome!

Clint - waiting for the other graduates at the Emma Eccles Jones Plaza - wondering if he should have purchased a stole.

Clint is trying to channel some of the wisdom he has learned these past few years in front of the FAMB

Look how cute! He's waving for the camera!

Here is Clint's fan club!

From left to right: My dad David, my mom Lisa (pointing at me), Clint's mom Carolyn (trying to see where my mom is pointing), Clint's dad Paul (holding Clint's nephew Thayne), and Clint's sister Char.

Clint receiving his "fake" diploma:

Right before they call Clint's name you can see him smile at the lady and say something. I later found out that she looked at him, rather confused, when she saw his name was "T." He said, "Yeah. It's just T."

Whew! It's over!

With my mom and dad

Now, don't think I'm a traitor because I'm wearing a U of U jacket. I still bleed blue! I just had to wear something to be supportive!

Clint with his family.

We are ever so grateful to Clint's mom and dad for their financial support of Clint's schooling. Having had to pay for school myself, it was a huge relief to not have to worry about the cost of tuition for Clint. It definitely made our lives easier!

Clint and his dad

What goofs! This is my favorite picture of the night!

Congratulations Clint!

One more semester and then it will all be over FOR REAL!