Thursday, February 24, 2011

May 8, 2010 - Chris graduates in Phoenix!

We were honored to be able to attend the graduation of son-in-law, Chris Nielsen, from the University of Phoenix nursing program. We flew into Phoenix with the Nielsen family - daughter, Katy, grandson, Justin and granddaughter, Noelle.

We were extremely impressed with the determination of Chris to complete his bachelor's degree. It took several years, but he preserved while participating in family life as well as working full time as an RN. The hard work and sacrifices paid off before he graduated. While we were eating dinner at our hotel in Phoenix, Chris announced that he had just accepted a supervisory position with an impressive salary raise.

The graduation was held at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Chris in graduation regalia
Chris with his very proud family - Katy, Justin and Noelle
Daughter, Katy, waiting for graduation to begin
Grandson, Justin
Granddaughter, Noelle
Chris, waiting to enter the statium
The graduates escorted into the stadium by the bagpipe band
Chris, in line to march into the stadium
 Chris, in line to receive his diploma
Congratulations, Chris
You did it!!!
After the graduation, we went to a steak house near the stadium for a celebratory lunch.
Noelle got a big kick out of the complimentary cotton candy.
Congratulations, Chris, we are very proud of you. We are also very proud of Katy, Justin and Noelle for providing support to Chris during his educational adventure. 

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