Tuesday, May 18, 2010

My baby...

Our last child graduated from High School Sunday. I thought I was going to be ok. I'm not much of a crier at family events, but I teared up as the class paraded into the family arena. If you look at the bottom left hand side of the following photo you can just see him....his head is turned around. I didn't kid myself thinking he was looking for us....he was looking for his girlfriend..lol



And here he is with us... I wish I would have though to take off my jacket, but it was colder inside the arena than outside and I "asked" the hubby to please walk back out to the truck and get my jacket...
My oldest and my youngest...
This is his "twin" sister... everyone knows they are related even though she is 12 years older. They look and act alike.. and that's my son-in-law...

We had a wonderful party on Saturday where I found this graduate sitting on the floor drinking what I thought was his "first" beer. Come to find out he confessed to it being his second.

So I guess now we are almost empty nesters...

Nancy

11 comments:

Carolyn said...

I knew you would tear up....as did I - his favorite Aunt ;)

Congrats to you being almost empty nesters! Just wait they "will be back" hahaha

Carolyn

Lorraine said...

Congratulations! Smiles all round...and you can tear-up....it's allowed ..it's a "mum" thing..

Pat said...

What a special time for all of you...when the "baby" graduates. Loved seeing the family photos, too.

Nancy Page said...

Congratulations to the graduate!! Tears are okay and expected. Many changes are coming. I think you are going to be busy empty nesters. Again, Congratulatoins to the graduate!!

Have a super great day.

Cindy said...

It takes some getting used to - but empty nesting isn't too bad.

Doris said...

Oh, I don't even have kids but I'm tearing up Empty Nest tears for you...! Lovely family.

Mrs. Sew and Sew - Karen said...

Congrats to the grad. You have a lovely family! Amen to them being back...it does happen...ask me....LOL! Many blessings, Karen

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

What lovely photos....sounds like a very proud day..

Anne D said...

Congratulations!!!Everyone looks great! And soooo happy.

Unknown said...

I know I would have been balling, not only for the graduation, but the sheer joy of soon becoming empty nesters:))

Momma Made This said...

Awwwwww.... thanks for sharing, and congratulations! My one and only child is about to graduate, and I'm near tears already! Big event, big milestone. : )

~ Ronda