the second part

so the real reason for my trip to Southern NM was to attend my cousin's graduation from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. this occasion was the perfect reason to check out white sands, too!

if you look close enough Cheryl is receiving
her college degree in this pic!

proud Mama
my Aunt Deanna and Cousin Cheryl

cousins
Greg, Riley, Kari, Cheryl, Aidan, me, Brad

Congratulations Cheryl!
Welcome to adulthood.