Happy Sunday Afternoon!
First - grad night was beautiful. It was a high of 75 that day and the ceremony started at 7 with a cool breeze and not a cloud in the sky. In nice weather we graduate in the high school football/soccer fields. It is an unusual field that sits in the middle of town down in a bowl with stone surrounding it that they brought in from nearby quarries. I think it was built in the 40's if I am not mistaken and although the school is not near it and many nights you wished for better parking since it is only housed streets/and a highway surrounding it, it is pretty amazing.
A bald eagle flew over right when the first speaker got up. That was amazing. The speaker not so much.
It was a boy who was revenge of the nerds- afied and spoke of the future from teachers perspectives. Science, art, history etc., etc. You could tell he would be the know it all in each classroom that the rest of the class would want to throttle.
I felt like he thought it was a debate speech with a party of one and he was trying to win. He talked F_O_R_E_V_E_R. The lady next to me asked if anyone had a blow dart to put her out of her own misery.
They had a school board member speak also and it was blah blah blah. It seems so much of a waste of time to have people who do not know these kids speak. I would prefer 10 or so kids doing 3 minute mini rememberances than the school board representation just because it is standard.
The 3 student speaker picked by the student's though, were great. I was really proud of their choices.
#1 - a girl who is autistic - She plays LaCrosse, tries out for everything and doesn't let her handicap alter her drive. She wants to be a writer and the kids adore her quirkiness.
#2 a former drug addict and alcoholic who last summer got sober and changed beyond recognition. In Sept. he needed 2/3 of his HS credits to graduate and finished them in one year!
#3 An art major girl who is pretty popular and was more mainstream but still did well.
413 kids graduated and I DID NOT CRY during the ceremony. After, when it was us on the field, I teared up. The place means so much to Treyner that it was the end of not only school, but his sports that we speant so many hours here.
The all night grad party was a blast. They start out w/ so much "Money" and can play games to win more. Then they can buy the prizes donated with the money they have. Later there was a hypnotist. Treyner got beach towels, a travel suitcase, a Rubbermaid tote - all practical stuff.
We bought a used van this weekend! It is 13 years old but looks new! We looked at how much a rental was going to cost us several times this summer and decided it was more cost efficient to have it. Plus as Dan's girls are here for the summer etc., we do not have to drive 2 cars everywhere. We did not have a car even thhe 5 of us could fit in well since at 6'3, Treyner is eating his knees in the back of the Optima.
Here is some pics!
Carsyn and Treyner in the new great room!
It is a blurry pic but I love it. Treyner and Baylor have always been really close and they cannot keep their mitts to themselves even in a cap and gown!
Joe Cool
Right after getting his diploma!
Hanna and Treyner (Jodi's daughter Hanna for those oldies on here. Hanna and Treyner dated for almost 2 years.)
We are off to Carly's grad party. (Treyner's current g-friend) and then home to sleep! I am wiped!
Look at that lil' slugger go! That's awesome!
I would be tempted to do Sanaa, too, but I don't think it would be a great choice in terms of food for the kids, though it might not matter because of the view. How about something on the Boardwalk? That way you can have an evening on the Boardwalk as well. Just thinking out loud.
What a wonderful evening. I can imagine all the emotions. Loved the pictures. Such handsome children.
all around. Extra 
for anyone who needs it. 
. Headed out for a ride now. Already made some cheese. 
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Walked full-on into it. 
you go girl!
