helllloooo!

Please pardon my long absence! We've been very busy around here with all the events before during and after the celebration of our graduate! What a fun whirlwind it has been.

Turning the tassles....and then...tossing the caps into the air  Some of my shots aren't in focus, I was far, far away in the stands, but I love this shot just the same. Can you see my girl? She has a light blue sash on. The shot of her tossing her cap reminds of the Mary Tyler Moore show opening. I know, many of you never saw that show, it was before your time. Don't remind me of my age, having a daughter graduate high school is reminder enough ;).

 
She is posing for someone else's parents, I'm still too far away.

Yay! Captured her excitement pretty well as we found her right after.

Finding Daddy as she came off the field.

 

Aunt and cousin come from afar to celebrate.

Even Mom and brother feel like celebrating. Graduating felt like a family accomplishment. All for one and one for all, right?

Finding her friends. "We did it!"

   

More friends came to show their support (having already graduated last year).

Honorary Aunt and Uncle make the trek too.

I am so proud of our girl, she is such an amazing person.

We arrived home to dear friends bringing a feast for all. How kind is that?!? I must remember to do that for friends whose kids graduate! Seriously thoughtful. We were all starving too, and there was no time for dinner out before she had to rush out for grad night.

Another honorary Aunt shares the love.

Proud Papa.

A great time was had by all celebrating our girl. She is so lucky to have so much love in her life!

And shortly after this photo, (it was pitch black, edited so you can see their faces) Mom went to bed, too pooped to pip, but with the alarm set to pick her up from grad night bus at 5:30am...um, why? why can't they return back from their big night of fun at say, 7am? Oh well, one last parental act to conclude those years of education I suppose.

 

Comments

[Linda Jo]

Congratulations! It is a HUGE accomplishment and you have every right to be excited and proud. She realllly looks like you, Pam!

[Maija Lepore]

Congrats Pam!! she is beautiful!!!!!

[Jeanne]

What fun! Congratulations!! Your daughter looks just like you!!!
xo
jeanne

[carikraft]

Congratulations! What a gorgeous family you have, Pam! Thanks for sharing such a big day with us, Good Luck to the GRADUATE!!!

[charlotte]

congratulations to Ali and all the Garrisons .... what a wonderful accomplishment for your girl and the family!

and that blue sash! that ain't just any old blue sash! Congratulations on that! yes, she's such a standout- beautiful, hard-working, smart and dear. just like you!
xoxo

[Lisa]

Hey...I watched Mary Tyler Moore faithfully...not soo old. Lovely photos.

[Jenny Petricek]

Congrats to you and your daughter on this most wonderful of milestones!

I'm 32 years old and LOVE the Mary Tyler Moore show, even though it was canceled a few years before I was born. It was funny...as I scrolled down the page and found that pic of your daughter throwing the cap in the air, I heard "You're gonna make it after all," running through my head--before even reading that caption! Haha!

[Judy brown]

Graduation is a wonderful and moving time!
She looks like you Pam.
I've enjoyed your blog for many months now.
Thank-you for sharing.
Judy

[Shane]

Joy, elation, love, pride to name a few of the feelings you must have felt!
A wonderful day for you and for your wonderful daughter.

Such beautiful photos convey the story so well - no words needed!!

[Cerri]

Congrats on your daughter's graduation! I graduated my oldest daughter last year, and next year we'll do it again with my baby girl. It's such an exciting time! (and a little sad too as they head off to college)
Your daughter looked excited and beautiful! I hope her future is all she hopes for.
Cerri