Justin's Graduation Surprise

Justin graduate from college with his bachelor's degree in Agricultural Systems Technology in December. After much deliberation over whether to walk or not this spring, the decision was made for us when we moved to Portland and our good friend decided to get married the week after the ceremony.

I didn't want Justin's hard work to go unnoticed so I planned a surprise for him. I stole part of the idea (the balloons) from a pinterest post and modified it a bit. I invited our family members to write congratulation notes. You can see these attached to the balloons. I also made him walk down the hall with the black gown and cap on while pomp and circumstance and the Scottsman played. He didn't know quite what was going on because he had just gotten home from being gone on a work trip for three days.

This is what it was supposed to look like for him when he walked in:

and this is what it really looked like :

He had to stay an extra night on the road for work. I was a little sad, but he was still surprised. 

A couple of the sentiments from family. Thought they were clever :)

My six year old nephew wrote that one.

One of his presents was this t-shirt with a chainsaw on it. Justin LOVES chainsaws- my sister-in-law got him a t-shirt with a chainsaw on it a couple of Christmases ago and it was getting worn out. He likes this new one.

Congratulations Justin! I am so proud of you and you have once again proven why you are such a stud. Way to go babe.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Bragging Rights

So, I know that it isn't good to brag, but just for a minute I have to tell you about my amazing little sister. She is beautiful, smart, kind, a great listener, and had four tassles to choose from to wear for graduation. Rachel Corn is really an incredible girl and I am glad I get to call her my little sister.

We had the opportunity over labor day weekend to travel to Oregon to watch her deliver her Valedictorian speech and accept her high school diploma. I can't believe she is old enough, but am excited for her. She will be attending BYU in the fall and it will be fun to have her closer. I can't wait to see what she 'grows up' to be and maybe my parents will come down and visit more often with their three youngest in Utah?

The weekend was again a lot of fun and full of parties. One of the highlights was the hay ride my dad took all of us ladies and grandkids on Monday at our picnic. We traveled around the big KSD field on the highway with the old John Deere tractor pulling the wagon covered with straw. I told all of the grandkids that their were alligators that lived in the drain ditch, and some of them thought they saw them too.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

GRADUATION

Justin and I the morning of graduation! I get a kick out of the guy in the background.


My amazing in-laws and us. They brougth tables, chairs, and chips for our party and drove from Kamas, and have always been so supportive of us in whatever we need.


My incredible parents who I owe so much too! Thank you so much for your example and support.


These two ladies are only the two coolest grandmas I know! Thanks for coming to graduation and always spoiling me!


This is my oldest sister Amanda who is ten years older than me and also graduated from Utah State with her degree in Agriculture Education.

The whole day was busy, fun, and full of memories. We had a large party at our home and ate sloppy joes, lots of salads, and yummy desserts. It ended with Robbie taking my niece, my sister, and my MOM on a motorcycle ride. Graduation was great!





This made us all smile!







Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Bachelors of Science Degree

B.S. - Great initials to follow your name.

Yep, that is right... I am going to be a college graduate in a little over 8 days. Notice in the invite it says we are 'ECSTATIC'. Its true. Justin will be done in December. I can't believe we are almost there, but am so grateful we are.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard