Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Graduation Celebration

To celebrate Chris' graduation I decorated the apartment with streamers & balloons! I surprised Chris with $1,000 in gift cards to Best Buy so he could buy himself a new tv! (I didn't dare pick one out for him) I have been saving money for a while now without him knowing, hoping he would be shocked...and he was! I also wanted to celebrate this huge accomplishment and show Chris how proud I am! So....I planned a little weekend getaway to Vegas! We invited two of Chris' close friends from BYU-Danny (and his wife) & Mark. [we are sad not everyone we invited was able to join us tho!] They are some of the funniest people I know, my stomach literally hurt from cracking up constantly! We had a great weekend relaxing by the pool, playing games, seeing movies, going to the strip, shopping, and eating fabulous food! I certainly hope Chris feels spoiled & loved!

my cheesy decorations!

these were holding the balloons down, i tied the gift cards to the back



from left: Mark, Danny, Chris

Traci & I

This was the yummiest chocolate shake from BLT in the Mirage! The straws were huge!

The final Hurrah! to our trip was seeing the LOVE show. It was awesome! It made me think of my parents singing the Beatles, I bet they would love it. I hope to take them to see it!
Thanks to everyone who has supported & been there for us over the past 3 years! Just 3 more months!!

12 comments:

lori and clark remington said...

Congratulations Chris! And Mari for being there for him the whole time! Way to go! Las Vegas looked like it was so fun...I want to see the Beatles love show! Mari...you are so adorable!

Adam & Samantha said...

what an amazing accomplishment and such a cute wife you are! saving money for a tv? that is every man's dream!! way to take care of your hubby and congrats chris!

US said...

Tell your hubby we are so stoked he is done! Congrats! I a m a little bummed that you were in my city and you didnt say hello... :( Maybe next time for sure!

Jami Holmquist said...

I am so excited for both of you!!! I know the feeling! Oh and the sandals you are wearing with your jean shorts are the ones I am wearing for my wedding! If I am not mistaken they have a silver strap and crystal things that go over the toe right? They look so cute with my dress-very beach chic! haha

The Alvords said...

I'm so glad you got to go on a little getaway. You guys deserve it. I am so impressed that you were able to save up and get him a new tv! I totally would have blown the surprise and told him if I were you. You guys are the best.

manhattan crew said...

We saw the Love show from Cirque de Soleil, it was amazing right?
Congrats again Chris, you are da bomb dizzle.

Please consider coming out to NYC to visit us this fall before you start working!

Amms

Brittany and Johnse said...

Your such a cute wife! what a great idea, I am sure he was so surprised and excited! Congrats on graduating Chris!

Dominique said...

You guys are so cute! I love the hand holding in front of the sin-city sign. Great job saving for the TV, oh yeah, and for graduating from law school. Go Chris!!

Claire said...

Congratulations to you both! And the TV- what a great surprise!

Spiker said...

I love, love love the LOVE show. It was my favorite Cirque! Good job on saving Mari! Good job on graduating Chris! Now Chris when you start working save your money and buy Mari a new car!

Alison @ Oopsey Daisy said...

Yay, congratulations Chris!! This makes me want to go to Vegas and hunt down one of those shakes!

Chalonn said...

Congrats Chris! Very cute and impressive way to congratulate him, Mary:-) I think I know your friend Mark..what is his last name???