Grad 2023

He did it!  And I took a ton of pictures! :)  What a handsome lad.

Leah didn't work Thursday, so she was able to come to Blake's grad as well.  

These two boys have been good friends since we moved here in grade 4.  I know I have mentioned it many times, but it has been so nice to have someone with the same standards that also didn't want to go to the parties in the high school and that he had some fun adventures with.  

Nice to have the grandparents come.

There was a morning cap and gown ceremony, where they received their diplomas, had a little spiel about what they are doing after, and a few speeches. Next was a 5 hour break between.  Blake checked cows, hauled water, climbed the bins, and went for a drive.  They had a blast. 

Then we went back for formal pictures, banquet, and another ceremony.  This one they had their escorts do a walk with them. 

Leah told me to take a pictures in this pose, I was laughing and said, "it is not a wedding photo Leah." So as a joke I took it and sent it to her.  But actually I am glad I had a least one picture of the flowers Blake ordered.  I love that he had just a touch of orange in them. 

Blake and Gilbert went paintballing to celebrate their grad.  Avery was going as well, buy last minute had to work and couldn't go.  They had a grand time. 

It was a fun day. Hard to believe my youngest has graduated from High School.  Blake is a great kid and super smart.  I am amazed at the grads he pulls, with out much effort.  In the historian's speech they kinda called him out on it, which was hilarious.  They said there was the kid that sat at the back of the room playing games on his phone and still aced the test, Blake.  We all had a good laugh.  They did a good job on that speech. He is kind, a hard worker, funny, and loves to tease me constantly.  We are really going to miss him. 

Congratulation Blake.  Job well done. 

And that is a wrap on High School in our house.  On to the next chapter.