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GRADUATION

STEPHANIE ELLSWORTH MARCUM GRADUATED FROM BYU APRIL 24, 2009!!!

It finally happened. It felt like it never would. But now I am so happy. I don't have to come home at night and do homework anymore. I actually have time to start working out again and to start cooking actual meals for my husband! I can't wait for summer to begin.

So I discovered this past week that with a degree comes a raise and full-time status! I am very excited because I will make my New Years Resolution to make more than $9,000 a year. haha. BY FAR!! It is true. And Brandon is also working full-time this summer. So life is good.

Below are a ton of pictures from graduation. I couldn't decide which ones to put up, so I put them all up! So prepare yourselves.
It was so good to have my family here as well as my friend April and her Mom Sue. April taught English and Yoga in Asia so I haven't seen her in 9 months, so her and her Mom decided to make a road trip to Utah. It was such a blessing to have quality time with the two of them. I also haven't seen my Dad since Christmas and he is making so much progress. He walked all over with us with his cane. What a trooper.

Getting my "Diploma Cover"
Play I-SPY Stephanie.Dallin H. Oaks spoke at convocation
My name is in the program! It is official.
YAY!The family
My awesome husbandProud parentsMy cute Daddy.My adorable Mom.
My older sister Lindsey. She went to BYU for one semester then transferred to CU (but met her husband Mike at BYU!). I was kind of the opposite. I went to CSU for 2 1/2 years then transferred to BYU. My parents are WAY happy that one of us graduated from BYU.Little sister BrittneyGma and Gpa MossSue and April got me awesome glasses!
My teacher Jeff Sheets.Rachel and Paul.. fellow Communications Graduates!Stephanie and Dave were there! The Cougar
My friend Morgan and I at the cougar
Morgan
We had a family graduation party.

Cinderella was at the door to greet everyone
Some of the cousins.. and cousins' kids
The kids love Brandon
The Marcum FamilyMy Mom
I got to take the family and friends to all our favorite places here in Utah.
We went to Sub Zero...

We went to Bombay House and had the best Indian Curry ever...We went to Happy Sumo. This was Sue's first time eating sushi! Spoon Me..And finally we went to Iceberg!
We also went to Temple Square...
And we hiked the Y...
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And we went to the Nicklecade!
My Dad was super exhausted.
Brit and I were concentrating so hard on dance dance! And my Mom was practicing in the background.Thanks family and friends for the most perfect weekend.

5 comments:

Leslie said...

COngrats Steph! WiSH I could have been there to celebrate with you and the family. Looks like you had a blast and ate some delicious food. That was so sweet of April and her mom to come out. Love that girl.

Stephanie Lonas - Wanderlively said...

So SO proud of you! And I love your new "Marcum" photo title. Congratulations again!

Whittney and Ryan said...

YaYaY! congrats Steph and looks like you celebrated lots, good work!!! I love love love the new Marcum photos

Mars said...

Congrats Steph!! Looks like you had a very fun & enjoyable weekend. I bet it feels great to be done. I love you & your cute fam! I hope to see you soon!??!

Mel said...

Congrats Steph!!! SO excited for you. I hope you take a few minutes to breathe and enjoy the slow down before piling things on again :)