Thursday, July 7, 2011

A Long Time Coming!

So I have not blogged in over a month. 
 Not because there hasn't been anything to blog about--it has been quite the opposite. 
 June has been one of the most exciting months we had in a long time. 
 I would try to cram everything into one long post, but a few of these events are important enough to deserve a post all their own. 


June 1st was a momentous occasion, but it had been a long time coming.
Matt's Graduation!!




The ceremony was held in the Leon County Civic Center. It was hot and crowded, but excitement filled the air. 
Although some of us were more excited than others.....


Trying to stay awake.

Really?!  I actually have to smile too?

Are you sure he is even down there?




This is the only proof that the Shraders were there.  BethAnn was supposed to be on bedrest, but broke parole long enough to see her brother get his diploma. Hard to believe that Preston made his grand entrance just a few weeks later.

The Senior Chorus members performed and Matt had a small solo.
The long walk/wait to get the diploma begins......
And continues........



Finally...


Success!!
Look, Mom!
 After that point, we still had a long wait because they were only in the B's after all.  So what did we do? Took pictures of course!



 Finally it was over and time for the dignified exit of the graduates. 

 We hoped Matt would remember the solemness of the occasion.








Or not. 
 It was his moment and he enjoyed every bit of it!


Then it was time to stand in the stifling heat and take lots of pictures.




I love the sweetness of this picture!
What a happy night!

1 comment:

Beth said...

Congratulations to you Matt. Hope your summer working is going well. Moving onward and upward. Congrats to all of you for surviving the Month of June. Waiting for the further updates. Love you all.