GRADUATION

Last Thursday was Kelsey's last day of High School...wow!  I was really excited for her.  I had set up a little picture wall for her that morning that had a timeline of all of her first day's of school from preschool to Senior year.  It was fun to look back at the years of change.

She had finals that day (they really stretched out school to the very last minute) so we set off to drop her off for her very last day.  It was a little surreal and we talked about how we would not be back for another 6 years dropping off kids here...what were we thinking?

We spent the rest of the day preparing for that night.  Before we knew it she was walking out proud with her class.  She was ranked number 7 in her class and so was right at the front of the pack.

The ceremony I thought was great...except for the Valedictorians speech which was plagiarized (I am quite sure she will never live that down).  And when they called Kelsey's name we were all cheering for her.  Chase was especially loud with this air horn.  It was LOUD!

 Sadi was ready to blow her bubbles at the grads. 

She was also recognized as one of 7 honor students and received a medallion, and also received an honors diploma.

 She was one of 17 students who also received the presidential award and pin.

 Were so proud of our Grad and all of her accomplishments and awards.

We were very lucky to be able to share this night with lots of family members who made the trip up to be there for her.  Thank you Grandpa and Grandma Llama,

Nana Goodale,

 Uncle David,

and Grandma and Grandpa Denning.  It meant so much to have you all there to support her in her accomplishment.

I am so proud of my girl and all that she has become.  She changed my life course, and I am lucky to be her Mom.

After saying goodbye to all her friends it was time to head back home for some celebrating.  It was pretty late so we decided to keep it simple with a cake.  I had this cake made for her that read:  Congratulations, Your future is calling.

As she read it there was suddenly some music playing...her theme song.  But where was it coming from?  She thought maybe the cake was going to explode.  I had to have her read the cake again...again the music started.  Finally she discovered the music was coming from inside of this centerpiece....

It was a new i phone!!  She has been begging us for an i phone for well...years.  We decided such a big accomplishment deserved a big reward.  I think (I hope) she was thrilled.

Congratulations to a smart beautiful girl!  We are hoping that in the future you choose to wear the right shoes (bahaha...inside joke).  We love you!