My Nephew's Graduation

Ok, ok. I've tried and failed to upload the video of my nephew's speaking role at his grade school graduation. But . . I had another idea in the shower a moment ago - thank you Axe deodorant body wash for your inspiring scent of Lava manliness! - and I'll try that over the weekend.

Meanwhile, I shall comply with my sisters wishes and post about the event.

[It was held at his school's church at six in the evening, and let me just be honest: I'd forgotten that private school ceremonies often take place during Mass. There's nothing like 8 hours of work followed by a two hour Mass to make you wish you'd run off and joined the Merchant Marine years ago. Plus YaYa was a royal pain and had a handful of hissy fits during the event. What fun!]

Ok, all complaining aside, it was a heck of a graduation. There were slide shows, the entire class sang songs, there were awards, there were 'dream boxes', there was a little bit of everything. Frankly, I'm  left wondering what these kids will do for high school and college graduation. Anything that can or should be done (in front of your parents at least) they've already tried.

[My nephews dream: to be a graphic artist. My dream: that he cut his hair]

Here I am with my Godson

Here's his Mom

 

w/

his sisters

w/ his Great-Great Aunt Mabel

These next few refused 'red eye reduction'. 'Twas not intentional folks.

My sister with her Godson.

w/ my folks

w/ his teacher

w/ a girl (name?) who mopped up in the awards category

I have no idea who this is. I just thought the smile was cute, and I figured since he had two pics with her she must be someone of importance . . .

Two attractive girls and he chooses to hug a guy. Hmmm....

Just kidding. The school held a party for all the kids after the event and then the class loaded into a limo and headed out for ice cream.

 

Ok, on Sunday last his Mom held a family celebration for him. I made some of the cupcakes.

If you've been paying attention you'll be able to pick out three of my kids at the table. (answer: going clockwise from the boy with his hand by his face: the first two and the second to last)

w/ my Dad and my Dad's Aunt Diane

w/ my Godmother and her husband (Uncle George and Aunt Jackie)

and with a bunch of his friends from school

It was a good time and a nice reward for the guy. Here's looking forward to celebrating another graduation in four years!