Jake graduated in August, but since BSU does not do a summer ceremony he come back to Boise to walk in December. (I know it was a while ago..) It was so great so see him walk. What a great accomplishment! I am so proud of Jake! He is such an amazing person!
We were able to sneak onto the blue turf and get a few pictures!
I didn't get too many good pictures of the actual ceremony, I was busy taking pictures of Kellen Moore :)
Jake's Mom was able to come over for the graduation which was so fun to spend the day with her. After graduation we had lunch and then came back to our place for cupcakes. (They are supposed to look like BSU; blue and orange)
My little brother returned home from his mission this last week, wow 2 years flew by! It was great to be at the airport when he flew in. Pictures only show so much.. I wish I could have captured the excitement, emotions, and awkwardness (just from Taylor).
We did another murder mystery with Jakes family this year. It was a night in Sin City. It as fun to be with everyone but we missed Craig, Sarah and their girls!
Ryan (Bookie) Teri (Security Sam)
We had a bar with "mocktails"
Jake (Bartender)
Emily(Daughter of Casino owners) Chris (Black Jack dealer)
Chad (Lounge piano player and singer) Katie (Gambler)
Dad (Ronald Trump). We was firing me in this picture.
Austin (Ace High, a gambler)
Austin was the one that was murdered. Katie's character was the one who did it. It was fun to be with everyone! I am disappointed that I did not get a picture of Bret and Maren (I could have sworn I did!) Brett was an Elvis impersonator, and Maren was a show girl. They had the best costumes! Thanks to Emily for putting this all together!
Other fun things we did...
The kids love Grandpa. They were a train and he was pulling them around. So cute. I love these kids!
Ninja Turtle, and Race Car Driver
Witch
Buzz Light year
Orange M&M. He kept telling everyone that Grandpa loved M&M's, and that Grandpa was going to eat him. He was so excited about this!
A little Butterfly
and a Bat
All the kids together before they left trick or treating.
I love being with my nieces and nephews, they are the best. I love their cute little laughs and how they always want to play. Thanks for a great weekend everyone!
Meredith and I have been friends since the 7th grade. She has recently moved to Boise, which is wonderful for me to have someone to hang out with since Jake is gone. We have "date night" every Wednesday night. This week we went to Pojo's which I was so happy about, it is one of my favorite places, but Jake didn't love it so much, so we rarely went. It is a big arcade place, where you can play the games and tickets come out. We did the photo booth which was fun. I have never done one before. Meredith took the other 2 pictures.
Jake turned 25 this year! I threw him a party at my parents house. It was so fun to get together with family.
Jake made BBQ Chicken with is always great!
Jake's family sitting around talking, waiting for food.
Jake loves being with his nieces and nephews!
After lunch we had a Minute-to-Win-it party. It was a blast. I just wish I would have gotten more pictures!
Emily doing the Oreo eye wiggle.
Trying to balance 3 golf balls. No one was able to do it. Dave and Sandy won the minute-to-win-it games. They were awesome!
After games we had cake and ice cream.
Jake and I were laughing because the cake looked like a kings crown...
And of course there always has to be a doggy pile at the end...
I love Jake so much and I glad that we could celebrate another birthday together. He is amazing and I am grateful for all he does for me. Especially now that we are doing the long distance thing.
A couple weekend ago when I was home visiting Jake and Austin got on a kick to rip a phone book in half. They both succeeded and have become men. Congratulations boys!
I didn't get too many good pictures of the actual ceremony, I was busy taking pictures of Kellen Moore :)
