May 27, 2016 we celebrated, congratulated and got a little weepy as our oldest child, Dallin graduated from Olympia High School. I'm not going to lie, there were a few days these past 4 years when I could not see the diploma at the end of the tunnel. Moving to a new city and state at the start of high school probably wasn't the best idea. Lucky for us, Dallin never gave up, never let a couple of inadequate teachers, ridiculous peers or back surgery stop him. He is a brilliant child. He's got a mind like a steel trap. He craves knowledge and seeks it....(unfortunately, sometimes his quest for learning only applied to the topics he had an interest in). He finished strong, earning a 4.0 his senior year and we could not be more proud of him!
Before graduation, we had a talented friend, who happens to be a professional photographer take some senior pictures of him. She did a great job capturing the things he loves: his car & junk food, as well as capturing his "mature" side. We love this kid to pieces. He makes me smile, he teaches me about something almost every day, he makes me proud and I can not wait to see all the great things the future has in store for him.
He is taking classes this fall at Valenica College, here in Orlando, while he waits for his mission call for the LDS church. He won't turn his papers in until after his birthday (July). He says he wants to stay stateside....I think he is nervous about the potential food choices outside of the US. Once he returns from his mission, his plan is to attend NC State. (GO WOLFPACK!) Whatever he does and wherever he goes it will be an amazing adventure!
We love you Dallin!
Congrats Grad! Class of 2016!
Cheetos, candy and soda!
Hawaiian shoes
Hoonigan Tees
Senior parking spot...the evil M (Mazda)
Proud Parents!
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