Friday, April 25, 2008

Graduation Day












Today was a really special day! I finally was able to put on that cap and gown and say good-bye to school. It really is a bitter sweet day. It was fun to say good bye to professors and collegues. Some of my family was able to come and it was nice to have them there to celebrate. I think my favorite part was during the ceremony this girl sang "The Prayer" and I just knew at that moment that my dad was there. It was the closest I have ever felt to him since he passed away. I didn't want the song to end. It was a special moment! Thanks to everyone who has supported me and encouraged me throughout my college experience.
I just can't beleive the day is finally here. After the convocation ceremony were all headed over to Magelby's at the Riverwoods for a lovely lunch. Today is a day that I will never forget!!! Congrats to everyone who graduated today... (P.S. Don't mind our squinty eyes-the sun was so bright)

11 comments:

Mandy Sue said...

Congrats Ali!

the taylors said...

sorry we couldn't be there we had a wedding, but congrats i am so excited for you. and now you hopefully wont be so CRAZY busy!

Osborne Family said...

Yay Ali Congrats!!! you are free to do what ever you want. And not have the weight of homework ever again! Don't you just love that, hey it was nice to see you the other day. All you Hansen girls are so cute.
Well have fun not doing school stuff.

Mandy said...

Isn't it nice to know you are done with school. Congrats!!!

Melissa S. said...

So does it feel good or weird? Congrats Ali, I know you worked hard for this...even if some don't work hard enough ;) Glad it was such a nice day for you. See ya back at work Thursday.

The Greenwoods said...

Congrats!!!! We ar so proud of you

kate said...

Yeah Yeah Yeah!

Kari said...

Congrats! So lucky to be graduated, Im jealous!

Mackay Family said...

Congrats on graduating! That is so exciting!

Megan Loves Life said...

that is so awesome! It looks like such a fun day! i am so impressed with you for graduating from BYU, that is prestigious, I think! :) the new outfits, parties and lunch make me just want to skip ahead 2 years... ;)

Nate and Jen Poulson said...

Way to go Ali! That is awesome.