Mandy graduates from institute...

Well Mandy had her big day last night. Over the course of her college education, Mandy took various classes at the LDS Institute of Religion. She realized recently that she was just one class away from officially graduating from Institute. So Mandy enrolled a few months ago in that final class, and last night officially graduated from Institute. Mandy was one of the first two Elko residents to ever graduate from Institute.

The graduation was held in conjunction with the seminary graduation for the two stakes, and was held at the Elko West Stake Center on north 5th Street. We sat on the back row of the chapel, and were having a heck of a time trying to keep Miley from making a run for it, as she is so prone to do. Mid-way through the graduation our Bishop, Bishop Esplin, came in and sat down next to us on the back row. Mandy had taken out a few toys from her bag and arranged them on the floor for Miley to play with (to keep her occupied). This included a miniature cup, saucer and teapot. Miley, being very much a little English "lady" made sure she offered the Bishop some "tea" after he sat down. Grandma Theobald would be so proud. We had quite the laugh.