Graduatuions and Evening of Inspiration

Denny's youngest grandson graduated on a Saturday...it was a ticketed event, like most are these days, so we just attended the party afterwards....was so nice to see him. Was good to see Kim and Joseph and to finally meet Lindsey....it was a wonderful day for visiting.

Congratulations David.....we love you...

Poppa Denny and 2 of his grandsons....

Next on that weeks agenda was a Senior Evening of Inspiration for niece Ashley...

Here she comes in to sit down...

It was a wonderful program and the best speaker of them all was the custodian, he gave a wonderful, "from the heart" chat/speech....later, Ash told us, they all loved him and knew he would pull at their hearts, I think he did. I hope they listened to what he said, it was very insightful.

After the program we all got some pics....she even brought her cap so we could get some pics with that since she only gets 4 tickets to the graduation, we don't expect most of us will be able to go.

She loves her Daddy....

Grandpa TA....

With the cap....but without her honors ropes...don't get those until the day before and we had 4 days to go...

Me and Uncle Denny....sweet Baby Girl about to go to college.

So, I hangout in Ga a few days to see if I can score a graduation ticket.....and I DID!!! I was in church Wed nite and got the call, but didn't see it until I got in the car...I was SSOOOOOO excited.

 Here we go....we were all sent this picture as they were leaving home....heading for graduation....

Now she has all the special ropes...you go girl...you worked hard for them.

And this was a cute picture made at her graduation party...

We went very early, we'd been warned we needed to get there early to get a good seat. We were first in line and it paid off....we got great seats. We had to still wait about 45min but that was ok, we were in A/C and sitting down....woohoo. Debbie brought Ella and Chad just had a ball with her..

All the teachers came in...then the graduates...

They were all in....600+....wow....

The speeches were all very well done....

Then all 600+ names were read....but it went fairly quickly...and here she comes across the stage...

One hand-shake....

I got it!!! Woohoo...look out North Georgia College...here I come!!

And there she goes......if u blinked u missed it.

Then the traditional moving of the tassle.....and it was all done.....

We were asked to leave the building quickly...so we met her outside...well done kiddo!!

Proud Mom and Dad.....

Sweet little brother Chad....

Aunt Nanny was sooooo proud....

Sweet Baby Ella was just glad to be there....

All of her aunts.....wer were so proud...where did the time go???

Muma was so pleased and proud...what a great day it has been.

After a few more hugs and pictures we headed to The Melting Pot to celebrate....YUM-O!!

It had been a terrific day and a very busy month, time to head back to our palm trees.

So proud of all "our kids"....Boy Scout Eagle Project, Graduations....a wonderful packed month.

Well done kiddos, we're proud and we love you all.