I can't believe that my Baby Girl has graduated. I can still see Daughter of the King when she was a two year old, in her Little Mermaid pj's running around with her little mischievous, beautiful smile and twinkling eyes. Her hair all up in a ponytail and all the little flyaway hairs hanging out. She has grown into a beautiful (inside and out) godly young lady. A Fair Maiden, who loves the Lord and walks the straight and narrow road He's laid before her. She is such a treasure. I'm so blessed that God chose me to be her mom. My cup runneth over...
All the graduates had a turn to go up to the podium and share a little about themselves and their immediate future plans. They all looked so nice and sharp. This year there were three homeschoolers graduating. Daughter of the King was one of them. They opted not to use a cap and gown, even though they could of if they wanted to. The two homeschooling young men wore a suite and tie. They looked absolutely handsome. Daughter of the King wore a white eyelet dress. She was breathtakingly beautiful. I found it interesting that the ones that wore their cap and gown couldn't wait to take it off. Even so, they looked very distinguished. Our Fair Maidens had decided long ago that they would wear a cap and gown once they graduated from the university. They felt that high school graduation was not the "end" of schooling, so why bother with the "ceremony" of cap and gown. LOL!
Mr. Pool, Mac and Daughter of the King will be attending Alumni University. They will both be living at home, but commuting to the university. All the other students will get their Associates Degree at the local community college. After two years, KT plans on attending my favorite college's arch rival. She's killing me! Mr. Nice Guy will be getting his nursing degree from the community college. They have a teaching and nursing program where you can get your 4 year degree right at the community college. Pretty awesome! The rest of the young men aren't too sure what they want to study. They still have plenty of time to think about their future.
The graduates were getting ready in the Bridal room. I slipped in to take a picture. KT tried to shoo me away, but I wouldn't hear of it. I snapped some pictures. I'm sure she wanted her mom to take the pictures, but she wasn't able to. You see she's the 1st grade Sunday School teacher. Some parents stay after their class and talk while she's waiting for all the parents to come and pick up their children. Note: Please remember that the Sunday School teachers also need to get to church on time and find seating. Be courteous. :o)
Let's see how many times did I have to try and get one good picture...
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take 7... WOW! Only 7 takes, things are improving. LOL!
Good friends are hard to find. It's a blessing once you do.
Daughter of the King with Mr. Bill (our youth pastor) and his lovely wife, Mrs. L.
Steps with his parents, The Mechanic and Jewels.
Daughter of the King and Steps. After the congregation congratulated all the graduates, Steps, his family and our family all went out to lunch. We went to an Italian restaurant not far from church. We had a great time. I LOVE Italian food! Must be cause it's in my blood. My maternal grandfather was Italian. :o)
It took my Knight 7 tries to get this one shot. But it was worth it. ;o)
The Fair Maidens of the Castello.
My three youngest children. Hard to believe they are 18, 14 and 11. They will ALWAYS be my babies.
The proud parents of the graduate. This coming fall we will have three attending the university. I can't believe we have three college students. Time stands still for no one. But I welcome what the future holds with open arms. Why? Because I know WHO holds the future.
1 comment:
Wow!! You had a crazy busy weekend--but so fun and special. You are such a fun-full of life- joyful mom. Your kids are blessed!
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