From the 'hood

I've been estranged from my computer for the past week or so due to family being in town for two major occasions - Peter's graduation (his Master's) and Tyler's blessing. Call me crazy, but we fit nine people to sleep comfortably in our little townhome by stowing my parents & brother downstairs, Peter's parents in our bedroom, and Peter & I in Parker's bedroom with both boys! Party on, Wayne!

We've had many people ask us, "What? He's graduated? When are you moving??" I think we freaked the Bishop out and a few of our not so close friends. Getting his Master's is just a stop along the warpath to Peter getting his PhD (another year or two). But, worth celebrating!! His hooding ceremony was on Saturday and it was very cool - did you know that the thing they put around their neck is actually a HOOD? If he had put it on, Peter would've looked like a member of the KKK. Yeah, glad they don't make them actually wear it. That same day we tried the best barbecue of our lives, Jack Stack's. So good, and the portions are HUGE! If you come visit, we'll promise to take you there. We also visited Independence and saw the new Joseph Smith movie at the Visitor's Center. Awesome. Getting this degree is a great accomplishment for Peter & we are so proud of him!