Dr. Skifton

The last few weeks have been really exciting. 

Richard's family all came for a visit 

for his...

GRADUATION!

This guy is now a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

(check out the cool math tie, courtesy of Jonah Johnson)

That about says it all...

This is where Mitchell sat for the graduation ceremony.

Funny!

Here he comes!!!

The smartest guy I know...

And apparently having some problems with his sleeve there on the end..

BUT did you notice there are only SIX PhDs?

Awesome that Richard is one of them.

Richard with a best bud, Ryan.

It's been a long ride for both of them.

Richard with his boss, er, lead professor

Dr. Ralph Budwig

Probably the coolest man currently living.

Well, at least one of us looks smart!

Proud parents!

Proud (and matching) sisters!

The Ashbockers with Richard

All the Skifton siblings -- but one

WE MISSED YOU DOUG AND EVI!!!

Now to be totally honest... 

This was just the ceremony and

Richard actually isn't done!

Getting a PhD is intense to say the least...

He defends his thesis in June.

Which is another way of saying he begs for three hours to holier than thou professors, 

who have to be convinced that Richard is smart enough to join their elite club.

I know he is, 

but if they don't agree, 

there may by flames...

and looting...

because apparently that's the popular way to protest something.

Now it's time to party!!!

Colette's really having a blast.

Parker we can always count on to be silly.

Next on the Skifton agenda.. 

Lisa's baby boy is coming soon!!!!

Yay!!