I meant to write this a few days ago, but, well, I didn't. As my friend, Kathy, says, sometimes the muse is missing. And it was.
In this strange spring, so many usual events have gone by the wayside, and one of those is the usual high school graduation. This was Keaton's senior year, and he hasn't been in a classroom since March 13. We are thankful for this modern age when teachers can conduct classes over the internet, at least in a fashion, so the school year went on. The last official day was May 22 and graduation normally would have been last Saturday, the 30th. In lieu of an actual ceremony (there are still hopes for one, perhaps later this month), a drive-by was instigated by the teachers on Saturday at five. Here are a few pictures of Keat's moment of honor.
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| Cheered on by big bro Cam! |
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| The parade of cars! |
Afterwards everyone met at the home of one of the students for a picnic. A bonfire was also planned but had to be scrapped because of the weather--storms and wind!
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| Keat and his best buddies |
And here is one of my favorites of our "Keater-bug" as we called him when he was just a little guy.
And an official graduation portrait.
The years have flown by. So thankful that he grew up right here so we could be a part of his life. What a blessing it has been. ♥
Thanks for this post. It surely doesn't take long for them to grow up. Today it's Keaton -- tomorrow Daniel. (Okay, day after tomorrow, but coming right up.)
ReplyDeleteWhen the stay-at-home was ordered, one mother related that her daughter was crying because of the festivities she would miss. And yes, there is that, but on the other hand, it's a unique year and some different yet lovely things were done to celebrate, as you show here. Personally, I think it's time to think outside the box, but it's not my call.
Congratulations to Keaton ! Handsome guy but my what an adorable toddler ! Even though graduations are not what they once were I'm happy to see the graduates enjoying themselves.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I missed this one! Somehow your comments don't come up in my email, which is very strange!! I know what you mean about that toddler picture, I want so much to pick that little guy up again and cuddle him!!
DeleteWhat is this new project you mentioned to Kathy about?
ReplyDeleteHi Chuck! Sorry to take so long to answer. We had a family birthday and then I've been working on my new project. It's baby bibs! My standard gift at baby showers at church is a selection of embroidered flannel bibs. I try to keep a bunch made up and was about out. I'll share a post in a day or so.
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