It's official! I have a high school graduate!

[tikatu]

The Girl graduated today in a smooth, respectful ceremony--much more respectful than her cousin's, where people were booted for loud, obnoxious shouting and sounding off air-horns while names were being called. She was easy to spot in the processional--my SIL had French-braided her hair and the braid went all the way to her butt. We made sure we were on the aisle she said she would come down so we could get pictures. She slipped me the money from her first art sale--the principal bought her horse picture for $100! So I guess that technically makes her a professional now! I'm so proud of her!

My bro took some pictures, and I took some with her camera. One of my bro's pictures is so good, I'll be using it as her official picture this year, and get it printed up for the relations. Here are a few that I took.


The Girl, caught on her way in the processional.




The graduate with the family. In the front, is Boy #2. Behind him are the Girl and myself. In the back are the Hubby and Boy #1.


The happy graduate!

When we got home, we had a fabulous dinner with BBQ chicken (requested by the graduate), corn on the cob, two kinds of macaroni salad (one with tuna and one with salmon), five-cup salad, and decorated wacky cake for dessert. It was really good and everyone pitched in to help

The boys are now also officially out of school for the summer and I think everyone will sleep in tomorrow--for a bit. The animals don't like to wait for walkies and breakfast.

Comments

[lukecanwaltz88.livejournal.com]

Awww congratulations! Adorable pics!

[tikatu.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'll pass on the congratulations!

It was a really good day for all of us!

[lillehafrue.livejournal.com]

Congratulations to the girl!!! You look so proud! Hope you made it through the ceremony. :) Give her a hug from us!

[tikatu.livejournal.com]

I've passed on your good wishes! We made it through the ceremony just fine though none of us were able to get a picture of her actually receiving her diploma. She was just moving too fast.

[tikatu.livejournal.com]

I hope your cousin had a nice ceremony, too. Thanks for good wishes and I'll pass them along!

[pfeffermuse.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

You and your family look so proud.

[tikatu.livejournal.com]

Thank you! We are very proud of her; she did very well for herself.