Blaine's High School Graduation

Well, I officially feel old.  My nephew graduated from high school in May at a church in Acton (close to Granbury).  I remember how excited I was to become an aunt 18 years ago when I was in high school.  I used to babysit him all the time.  And now he's all grown up.  :-( 

These crazy critters went to the graduation too.

We rode with my parents since Mondo had to work late and couldn't come.  I was freezing in the back seat so Caleb put his arm around me for almost the whole hour ride!  He said he would give me his warm to take away my cold.  Aww...melt my heart!!

The graduate walking down the aisle.

The shaking of the hand and getting the diploma.

Moving the tassel over.

The kids went down and gave a flower to their favorite teacher or someone who helped them out/mentored them through the years.

The boys waiting for him to walk back down the aisle.

He gave Ethan his hat since he was done with it.  ;-)

It matched his shirt perfectly!

 

We went downstairs after for some cookies and punch.  Of course the boys chowed down.  ;-)

A week or two later we had a graduation lunch for him at my parent's house.  All of those pictures behind him are ones that he made at Nana's house throughout the years.  It was fun to have all the grandkids together to celebrate.  I made him a graduation cake too.

Here's a close up.