Day 387 - Graduation!

What an amazing day!  My second, Connor, graduated from Geyser High School as their valedictorian.  He had a great speech on the power of failures and the ability to learn from your mistakes.  And, my husband and all my children were there to see!  I'm so grateful that Ryan and Patrick were able to come home to spend this awesome day with us!

Ryan is still doing great and was intrigued enough by the entire graduation ceremony that he asked when he gets to graduate.  I explained that he needed to work on his school work first, and he said, 'Ok, mom... let's get started!'.  Who knew it would only take a graduation ceremony to convince him to do his work!

Thank you to everyone who came to our little 'after-party' at Grandma's house.  We love spending time with all our family and friends!  And the two grandmas did an amazing job with the food... so good!  And, we get to have a community Mother's Day breakfast in Raynesford tomorrow morning.  :)

Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts!


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  1. Lois HillMay 13, 2018 at 1:02 PM

    It was an extra special day and congrats not only on your second child's graduation and your class from Stanford with a NATIONAL win, but most important---your family was all under one roof, including your mom--what a nice gathering at Ann and Greg's, guess move folks came after we left at 8:45!!
    LUV U all

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