Graduation Party Pictures

The graduates, Norah and I.

The photographer (well not really, he's a good friend...
but he happens to be a pretty darn good picture taker), and Matt.

Me and two of my old friends Anna and Laura.

Norah and her boyfriend Steve who was visiting from TN.

This is my dad's Dad. He is a professional chef and he made a lot of the food!! ...it was so good.

Our picture boards and card baskets. =)

Norah and I with our cakes... we thought we wouldn't need two big cakes but to our surprise they were both gone before the night was over!

Norah and I drove down the road a ways and picked some of the most beautiful, wild flowers.

On Graduation Day

Today is the big day.
It is a mile stone, a tipping point, the next step
along the road of life.
We've come so far!
You are here today to celebrate with us our graduation
from the twelve years of adventure in school.
Truly though, when the rubber meets the road
we are not the ones who deserve all the praise and applaud.
No... but if you happen to meet up with our parents
be sure to shake their and or give them a pat on the back.
A round of applause would not be undeserved.
You see, they were the ones who sat up late into the night
trying to explain to us
the logic of math and the poetry of English.
They were the ones who helped build our dreams for the future,
expand our horizons, and most importantly,
they brought us up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
We can't even fully understand yet,
the pains and love and effort they put into our live,
but today...
They are the ones to whom the congratulations is due.
Thank you, Dad and Mom!