The real purpose for this whole road trip was to be in Pasadena for Alex’s Caltech graduation. A PhD from the California Institute of Technology is no small thing, and we really wanted to be there to celebrate with Alex and Alex. Originally we were scheduled to be in Malaysia this weekend on a business trip, but our retirement took that off the table and we quickly put together this road trip.
The CalTech campus is beautiful and the southern California weather cooperated to make it a perfect day. We enjoyed the ceremony with Alex’s parents, Steve and Linda. The Alex’s friend, Nate, was also there with us.
No need to say more, except enjoy the pictures and CONGRATULATIONS ALEX!
Alex, with her friends Ying Lu and Vanessa.
Proud Mama and the pretty doctor.
Two smart and beautiful women.
The big moment.
The commencement speaker, Daniel Yergin
The faculty.
The procession down the aisle.
The proud and excited guests.
Randy & Claire's Northern Michigan 
What did Alex go to Caltech for?
Alex has a PhD in Materials Science!