Beach Haven

​Congratulations Jacob Beach! He just completed an associate degree from Bellingham Technical College. The ceremony was at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, Washington in late June. He completed his degree in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Mechanical Design. Jake continues his studies at BTC intending to complete his bachelors in about a year. Like so many others in the family, he is completing his studies while working full-time. Way to go Jake! We're all proud of you.

​We’ve had several recent milestones within the family. Here are three. 

Cris Dunn posted about the arrival of her new grandchild. Callen was born to parents Jason and Paige Clough.  She notes that “Jason and Paige are very grateful that this little angle has come into their lives.” After a “bit of a rough start” in the NICU, Callen is doing well.

Welcome Callen! Congratulations to Jason and Paige!
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Additionally, Nathan Beach completed his associate degree at Weber State University in Ogen, UT. Nathan is focused on his studies in user interface and user experience (UI/UX) in the computer science department. If all continues as planned, he will complete his baccalaureate by Christmas of this year.
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Finally, we celebrate Aijah Blackburn for her baptism recently in Grantsville, UT. We are all proud of her decision to make a covenant with Heavenly Father. 
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Kanniesha Beach now has her degree. 
Logan, UT - Jacob Beach
May 5, 2018

​​Utah state university

​For anyone one who doesn’t know, Kanneisha and I, Jacob the knot-head of Micheal and Michelle’s family, have now been married for almost 2 years. She is a wonderful young lady who has stolen my heart, and has earned her bachelors degree in Family Consumer Human Development. Many in the area call this "the mommy degree," but don’t let Kanneisha know I told you that. She hates when people call it that. But this degree is geared towards the human services field of work from social work, to counseling, to employment counseling. For the last eight months she has been working as a direct service provider helping in a development group home.

Kanneisha was all smiles as she crossed that stage. Having served a mission in Louisiana delaying her 18 months, she was joyfully done with her right year long academic career. 

Granted, she decided to switch to her major halfway through, which added some time to that career. None the less, she came off that stage glowing with excitement and confidence to move forwards into the work force, and share her compassion and love to the people she will inevitably bless through her career. ​

​Doctor Nez
Albuquerque, NM - Michael Beach
May 12, 2018

​Congratulations are in order to our sister, Evangeline Nez. She successfully defended her dissertation on April 30, then graduated from the University of New Mexico, receiving her Ph.D. on May 12. The area of study for Vangee’s degree was in Native American languages.

On Facebook, the newly minted doctor had this to say:

“Yes, I achieved my dream--I earned my PhD. It was a personal endeavor and a change of career in my early 40s. It's been awesome, yet, at the same time it was a challenging experience. I did it and I'm proud. Proud that I did it and also to say that it can be done. Don't let anyone stop you or tell you can't do it. We all have a choice...to be the best we can. We don't have to accept what is at hand, we can observe it and decide what you can change. The world is at our hands. We can give back in many ways too. Okie dokie smokie---(my dad used to say)! Everyday is a special day and I'm thankful for it. May your path be blessed.”

Hoo Yah Vangee! We are proud of you!