OH , RISE AND SHOUT, RICK BAXTER IS OUTHE'S DONE WITH BYU FOREVER.
RISE AND SHOUT, LONG LIVE THE "SAGE GROUT"
YOU THOUGHT YOUR NICKNAME WAS SO CLEVER!
ON WE GO TO MAKE US SOME DOUGH
FOR ALL THE BAXTER'S SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
NOW WE NEED A JOB,
DON'T MATTER WHERE, JUST ONE LIKE YOU
BUT EITHER WAY WE'LL PARTY TONIGHT
CUZ RICK IS FINISHED WITH BYU!!
RAH - RAH - RAH RAH RAH
RAH - RAH - RAH RAH RAH
RAH - RAH - RAH RAH RAH
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RICK!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh man do you all have any idea how it feels? (of course you do) Well, Rick defended his dissertation today. It went smoothly I thought. There were lots of comments made and questions asked and I think, in a totally unbiased opinion of course, that he did EXCELLENT!!
His presentation lasted an hour. Then he had to leave the room while the committee did some discussion, then he went back in for about 45 minutes for the "rat killing." Rick said that part of it wasn't too bad. He was able to dicuss or answer any questions they had. So, in the end, HE PASSED!!!! He needs to make few revisions, get it submitted to the library, and he's done. He will not walk until April and we invite anyone who can make it.
The kids were all at 3 different babysitters. When we went to get Jessica, she jumped in the car and said "did you pass?" Rick said "of course I passed." All Jessica said was "WOOOOO-HOOOOO we're going to Disneyland!" little does she know, that might be awhile! (Remember back to the Christmas letter she wrote? Around that time the kids were wanting to go and we told them we would not be able to until Rick graduated at least!) She has remembered that for all of these years (just 3) Anyway, we both laughed with her today.
Anyway, I just wanted to let ya'lls know! I can't help but be proud of him. It has been a long hard road - but well worth it.
ReNae
P.S. The above picture is of Rick and Dr. Flinders, his major prof. The one who got us thru it all and the one who Rick had problems with in the beginning. He's changed a ton, and we love him for his generosity towards us. Someday we'll tell you the story! He's a good man and I think Rick has thoroughly enjoyed his many years with him.
6 comments:
Nice tie, Rick. Very fitting. You are the hick you claim to be.
No really. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Way to go! I saw a PBS special on sage grouse. They are...puffy.
Anyway, Congrates!!
I saw that same PBS special too, Kathy. Only when it was done, the title was Pigeon Problems. . But it was pretty much the same as grout.
You've changed the BYU fight song forever for me now, ReNae! I'll never say "on the trail to fame and glory again!"
Yeah, does feel really great to get our hubbies through school. I am often amazed that they let Bruce practice medicine... One can see why, after his portrait I put up! I think that one should go in the front of the clinic with a sign which says "the doctor will see you now".
Rick and ReNae Congratulations! ReNae gets the degree just as much. I think they oughta have the wife recieve the Assistant Doctorate Degree! Don't we assist? And all the great ideas come from us anyway. We are so happy for you guys. Go to Disneyland and Celebrate. It is way cheap on the off seasons--January-march. We love you to and will think of you when we sing the BYU shout song!
Wow, ReNae, that was some great song-writing!! You guys are so clever! Rick, way to go!! You did it!! I like Jessica's comment, too. She's so funny, huh? Gotta love that girl.......Jana
p.s. When the thing gets published, maybe we can check it out of the library :))) How cool is that?
Yeah that's true, Barbara! And I'm sure ReNae knows pretty much everything about them sage thingamajiggys.
I just can't think of anyone smarter than all yall.
Man ReNae... You are just like mom. Always making up songs and rhyming and such! Mom will be so proud!
CoNgRaTs Ricardo! I think I will call Jessica and get her pumped up for Disneyland!!!
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