Graduating Magna Cum Laude - with distinction!

Facebook message from Ashley 3/3/14:

Guess whose daughter is graduating Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in May?!  Yours is, Rebecca Mills Christeson

 

Response from mom:

Guess whose parents are bursting at the buttons with pride Ashley babe!!  Especially considering all of the mammoth life changes you have dealt with in just one year; none of which surpass pregnancy, giving birth, and raising a baby with such joy and grace while under duel stress of completing a degree with honors including student teaching while developing constant lesson plans and attending Saturday workshops tied to your music scholarship!  You are an incredible example of drive, organization, sacrifice, faith, passion, love, and true grit! ... Drum roll please ... Giving you my two clap! (standing ovation). xoxo

PS  The school bus behind you was to represent your passion for teaching in the home, at school, at church, in the community. You have a life time of choice experiences ahead of you influencing many lives for good Mrs. Nerdin :)

From preschool to college graduation - through the years ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So here's to your extraordinary life in a nut shell Ashley babe!  From preschool to upcoming college graduation.  We are so very proud of you sweetheart and love you with every fiber in our being!  You are going to be an incredible teacher Mrs. Nerdin :)    xoxo mommy.

Happy Birthday to the most incredible son on the planet!

Happy birthday Cam the man!  You bring so much joy and light into our lives; we are extremely blessed to be your parents.  Many terrific things going on in your life - a fantastic career path wherein you continue to excel.  New and exciting entrepreneurial pursuits ahead of you.  Wonderful spiritual experiences and opportunities as you enjoy activity in your ward.  Awesome friends on both coasts which continue to enhance your life.  Fun travel experiences for business and pleasure to Miami, Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando, Salt Lake City, Chicago, etc., and best of all an incredible sister, brother-in-law and baby nephew to love along with two parents who simply adore you! 

You're highly intelligent, talented, spiritual, loving, caring, thoughtful, outgoing and charismatic.  You're musical, witty, cheerful, self-sacrificing and an expert public speaker.  You're such a hard working, driven, self-motivated man with a heart as big as Texas and a smile that steals everyone's heart!  I can't even imagine not having had the privilege of rearing you; teaching, loving, and nurturing you as you grew and developed into the man you are today.  You have learned many important life lessons which have both challenged you and blessed your life tremendously.  You have a very distinct insight into the workings of human behavior and respect for people of all diversity; and a tremendous understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  I love that you magnify the Priesthood which you hold and love and trust your Father in Heaven; it is your spirituality that gives you your greatest strength.   

From the moment you were born Cameron you sole our hearts!  We love and appreciate the fine human being that you are and incredible son who lights up the world with your sense of humor and optimistic attitude.  

We love you to the moon and back Cam!  xoxo mom and dad   

 

 

Note:  For Cam's birthday he flew out to Utah to surprise Ashley!  When she opened her door to  leave for school (she only has 17 days of student teaching left before she graduates with honors!) there on her side walk was a man dressed in a robe, smoking a bubble pipe, reading the newspaper ... WHAT?! ... It was Cameron ... SURPRISE!  He always thinks of the most creative things to do for people :)  He and a group of his friends later went to Vegas for some non-gambling fun in the city of lights!