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| Graduation 2013 |
What did I take away from graduation day 2013? I know it is
not all about me, but… watching your grandkids graduate turns out to be a very emotional experience!
First we had to hurry and leave 2 hours before the ceremony
that was 15 minutes away, so we could get a parking place and a seat, it seems
high school graduation is pretty popular 'round these parts. Then since it was
in the 40s that morning we wore warm clothes and 'bout near burned up sitting
there in the sun on the bleachers at the football field. But it was a beautiful
day, blue sky, green grass, purple graduation gowns.
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Even though there were 246 graduates, we only had eyes for
Kyle
(awesome photo by Madison - Kyle's sister)
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Our clan gathered together and beamed with pride when
grandson Kyle walked by in the procession and just had to do a shout-out even
though we were warned against such disrespect, but hey it is a celebration,
right! At least we didn’t bring an air horn like that one family… lol. I could
hardly see through my camera lens when they started playing the graduation
march, maybe it was the music, or just watching all those kids march in, so
many we had watched grow up over the years. Kyle was in the first group - the
HONOR students, awesome job!
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| Madison and Shelby with 2 grandpas in the background |
The week leading up to the ceremony was loaded with
preparations, mostly for the party! Lots of cooking and planning came together
on Saturday afternoon with a yard full of friends and family for a celebratory
cookout! It was awesome to see everyone and catch up on all the news. So many
burgers and dogs and cupcakes and HUGS!
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| graduation t-shirt quilt |
I finally unveiled the t-shirt quilt made especially for
this milestone, it was sad to see it go, but the smile on his face made it
worth it. Its future may include being kicked off a college dorm bed, have beer
coke spilled on it, or dragged through the sand at the beach, and all that is
OKAY! The more it is washed and the
older it gets the softer it becomes, kinda like granmas…
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| the tassel is worth the hassle |
Among the souvenirs of the day, Kyle has some cash (new tires)… has his cap and gown and honor sash… which will probably be packed
away, but the lasting keepsake of this momentous day is the rear-view mirror
bling in the form of the coveted TASSEL!
Way to go Kyle, so proud!
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| woohoo! hats off! |
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| Kyle and mom |
Kyle's mom - big grin - huge - maybe she is she thinking… 2 down, 2
to go!!!
