Ryan Graduates!!!!!

I can't believe it but my son has graduated high school. It was a lovely weekend. On Friday night the juniors marched and then the Seniors in their cap and gowns. When I saw Ryan in his cap and gown I cried. I can't believe he is graduating. He looks so grown up but yet he still has to be told to clean up his dirty clothes!! The speaker Friday night was Elder Manente. He spoke about profit and not comprising your self, family or values for a profit. It was excellent. Then on Saturday the seniors marched before church. We did not see Ryan march since we were at home getting ready to go up later that day and spend the night. My mother in law went up and was there for Ryan and Kara. They enjoyed having lunch and spending time with her after church on Sabbath. Then we went up Saturday evening for dinner and the parent tribute program. The seniors gave a short testimony how they appreciate their parents. It was very touching and I cried. I started crying Friday night and didn't stop til Sunday night after everything was over.

Then after the parent tribute the seniors pass a candle to each one of the juniors to symbolize the juniors becoming seniors. It was very nice.

Then Sunday morning Pip and Cody were so sweet and stood outside the gym doors until they opened to make sure we good seats to see and so I would get a good picture of Ryan during graduation. Early Sunday morning Ryan was out on the field playing soccer with some friends until we made him come pack up his dorm room. Then at 9:15am all the seniors were to meet to get ready to line up for graduation. Ryan of course was still dressing....and running late.

When I saw Kara and Ryan march in for graduation it was so touching. They are so grown up and looked so wonderful.... this was the Principal's last year at Blue Mountain Academy. The commencement speaker was the principal. He has been there 23 years and this was the first time he was asked to be the graduation speaker. He was very touched that he was asked to be their speaker. Then it was time to watch Ryan and Kara get their diplomas it was awesome.

I can't explain how moving it is was to hear his name called and watch him receive his diploma. I just broke down. We are very proud of Ryan. He graduated with honors and the presidents award.

Then when it was over we had a party back home in Hershey.

For Ryan and Kara's gift I put together a frame with their baby picture and senior picture. It had a matte so everyone could sign it for them to wish them luck. It was a great day.

I have 3 cousins and two nephews that will be graduating the next few weeks. This weekend was the first of many graduation parties....