Hansen Hoopla: Seminary Graduate

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Seminary Graduate

Sunday, Teesh graduated from seminary. She was asked to speak as well as play the piano. She willingly accepted but was so nervous. Proud momma to see her do things out of her comfort zone. She practiced the piano everyday and contemplated what she would share for two weeks. We extended an invite to all our family and friends to share in this great occasion. Teesh wanted to have a light refreshment for family to enjoy after the graduation. So I got busy and made 3 loaves of zucchini bread, 5 loaves of banana bread(some with nuts, yum) two loaves of zucchini lemon bread and one sweet potato bundt cake. I know, I am preparing for an army, with both our families being large I did not want to run out. Freezers come in handy when momma makes more than the possie can eat.

Grandma Hansen, VaLynn, Ron, and their two boys Bitner and Tobias as well as Janalee, Jeremy, Brynlee, and Kale all came early so we had a BBQ and enjoyed a meal together.
Pam, Kevin, Stacey, and Brooklyn Dahl and Jaren, Cindy, Sarah, and Linda(Cindy's mom) met us at the stake center.
When we arrived, the lady in charge realized Teesh was speaking so took the piano responsibility back and let Teesh just speak. Teesh sat up on the stand and looked absolutely stunning. What a beautiful woman Leticia is. They had two youth speakers talk about what they learned from seminary. A guy spoke first his name was Curtly, interesting both in name and speech. I was frankly embarrassed for him. He talked how he slept through most of seminary, came late and disrupted the class. He shared how he met his BFF in Seminary and they will be friends forever. Awkward, seriously awkward. I felt bad for his mother. I think his intent was to act cool and macho. Well, in actuality he looked like a fool. He will grow up and be so embarrassed I'm sure of it.
Leticia got up and shared in her humble, quiet, spirit how music and speaking up to ask questions that others have but are too afraid to ask, has changed her life. She spoke like a seasoned speaker and I felt the spirit so strong. I shed a few tears and couldn't have been more proud of her.
The meeting was less than an hour, perfection! Everyone came back to our house for some bread and socializing. It was such a great evening in temperature as well as guests. I so appreciate all that traveled to support Teesh in this milestone.

We surprised Teesh with luggage for her graduation. The little girls could hardly contain themselves as they knew what lie under the wrapping paper.

Teesh for her graduation gift is flying to Europe with Grandma Hansen for a week. They are going on a tour of Kathleen's mission area. So we thought what a perfect gift of luggage for Seminary Graduation.
Leticia opening up her gifts from Grandma Hansen. The apron is a keepsake, graduation completed on to baking!

I tried to get a photo of everyone in attendance but a the end of the day, VaLynn and her family never made it in the lense of my camera. Sorry about that VaLynn. We do so appreciate your efforts in supporting us.