Kalee Graduated!

December 16th will forever be a great day in the Haley family. Kalee officially graduated with her Bachelors degree from BYU-I. Not only did she graduate, but she graduated in the top of her class. It was a great day that she was able to celebrate with some important people in her life. Her grandparents, Harvey and Emma, and Matt her dad were able to travel from Twin Falls, ID to join my parents and I for the event. It was a really good experience for Kalee and it meant a lot for her family to come to her graduation. It was actually the first time that her dad and my parents were able to officially meet.
We met together at Johnny Corino's in Idaho Falls in which we enjoyed a delicious meal together. We then drove to Rexburg in time to be impressed with the immensely huge and gorgeous BYU-I Center.  

Kalee was extremely excited to have her dad there! Her relationship with her dad is very special.

Her grandparents are a great support to Kalee and I. They go out of their way to be a part of their grandchildren's lives.

 

This is Mary and Tyler Moss, very good friends of Kalee and I. Kalee and Mary graduated together, which they enjoyed a lot. Even though they weren't in the same college, they walked next together for some added excitement. Congrats to Kalee and Mary! 

 

While my parents were holding our seats for us, we were able to visit a little bit. 

 

Here is a picture of the beautiful and extremely large BYU-I center

  

Kalee and I after commencement. I am extremely proud of Kalee for pushing hard to finish her degree!

Here is a picture of one year previously when I graduated from BYU-I. Kalee and I both have degree's, which I am very proud to say!

After commencement, we headed to the Kirkham building where Kalee's convocation, or her college's graduation ceremony was held. This is where the graduates receive their diploma holder from their college dean. The actual diploma's are mailed to the graduate after their credits are all filled and test scores are in. 

Because Kalee was in the top of her class and was such and outstanding student, she was asked to do the scripture reading at her convocation. She did a great job! 

It's a terrible picture, but this is Kalee at the pulpit. 

 

Here is Kalee sitting in her chair during the giving of diploma's.

 

Kalee's name being announced

 Kalee receiving her diploma from college dean and vice-president Fenton Broadhead, who is a very good family friend.

Here Kalee is receiving her official BYU-I Alumni pin from Sid Arhensen, also a family friend.

 Kalee excitedly showing her diploma and pin!

 I gave Kalee a rose and balloon for her graduation. Again, I can't tell you how proud I am of her. I love you Kalee!