A few hours before the ceremony, they moved us inside because of the threat of thunderstorms and a huge storm. It was SO hot outside and it was probably better that we were inside in the AC.
The madrigal choir sang the Stars Spangled Banner and it was AWESOME!! I wish I had recorded it!
The A Capella Choir sang Depart in Peace and the Alma Mater, they were both great also!
There was one speaker. The district had one speaker. And then the graduates walked....over 600 of them in about 30 minutes. The entire ceremony was 1 hour and 15 minutes. It was PERFECT!!
And just like that, we have a GRADUATE!!!
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| Tanner and Shannon |
And then I turned around and saw the most beautiful Angel Rays shining from heaven. Oh mamma, you were here with me. You were at graduation and you were with me while I celebrated my boy. I know dad wanted to come so bad. I just felt like after everything that had happened that Ryan needed him more than I did this weekend. I'm so grateful that you were with me.
I took Shannon and Tanner to Olive Garden for dinner and dessert to celebrate! And then I came home to get ready for his party.
The next day was his party. I spent all day getting ready and decorating. He had such a good turn out. SO many friends came to congratulate him. Bill and Karri even drove from Pennsylvania to celebrate with him. It was a wonderful day to celebrate his accomplishments!!
I love you bud, I am so proud of you.
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| Benjamin, Stephen and Tanner |
After the party, Stephen took Tanner and Shannon to dinner and Bill and Karri and I went to Portillos.... you can't come to Chicago and not have a Chicago dog! Right Bill?
I LOVE you for coming to celebrate my boy. I love that you would jump in your car and come be with us. I love that I felt like a little piece of mamma was with me today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
