The Graduate!

Well , he did it.

Stown Graduated!

Class of 2014

 

He spent his Senior year in Long Beach California and when the big day came Jim and I traveled out to attend the ceremony and throw a big party.

So proud of ya, Buddy!

 



Yay!

High fives for a job well done.

 



High school's finally over.

 



 Let me see that diploma.

 

 The King of the Party

 

Assorted family & friends

 

Much thanks to my Aunt Carol & Uncle Steve who allowed us to crash there house and have a big pool party / BBQ.  It was great to see so much of the family in one place.

 

Now, Stown is back in Colorado trying to make a go of it in the real world.  Juggling two jobs, a girlfriend and looking for a place of his own to live.  I guess the bird wants to leave the nest. 

 

Good Luck Stown!

I love you ~ Mom

June California Trip: Part V

PART V: Stown's 8th grade Graduation Day

Well, here it is ... The main reason we went to California was for Stown's 8th grade graduation. Quite the ceremony was put on and not a lot of good pictures came out. Mostly just overcrowded with people hugging and crying and saying goodbye. Most of his classmates are going to different high schools, so it was pretty emotional for the young girls. Stown had to say goodbye to his girlfriend for the summer because he was leaving that afternoon to travel with us for his annual summer visit.

Jim, Stown & I

His graduation was held outside on a field - Jim & I fried!! We thought it was going to be in the gym and had no sunscreen or umbrellas for shade. We were happy to find the air conditioning button when we climbed in the truck.

Me, Jim, Katie (Stown's girly-friend) & Stown

Me, Stown & Jim
We were extremely happy to have ended a very hot day in the sun and in traffic at my Uncle Dale and Aunt Lisa's house for dinner.

Me, Jim, Stown, Dale & Lisa
How nice it was to relax at their house for an amazing dinner and conversation. I only get to visit once every year or two so we always have a lot to catch up on. Lisa taught us a new card game - "Golf". We played and laughed and finally had to leave late into the evening.
Thank you Uncle Dale & Aunt Lisa!!

Are we almost home, yet?!