Graduation Time

 Two Super Special Grandchildren Graduate from High School-

Wasn't Mine Just Yesterday?

I stood in front of my family in our family room.

This lovely, airy room 
was a just-completed, new addition to our home.

My Aunt Nedra and Uncle Ray had driven 

from Oakley that afternoon for my big event.

I opened my graduation gifts,

and I was especially pleased with 
the little Lenox swan that Nedra and Ray gave me,

and a sweet charm bracelet from my beloved friend, Donna.

That night, in our high school gymnasium,

our Girl's Quartet sang, "You'll Never Walk Alone,"

then each of the Class of '63,

in dark blue gowns and caps with gold tassels, 

walked across the temporary stage, one by one,

 and received our high school diploma, 

then flipped over our tassel.

Wasn't that just . . . yesterday?

Now, more than 50 years later,

our grandson, Josh, and our granddaughter, Sydney,

our first and second-born grandchildren,

have arrived at this Rite of Passage. 

Luckily, their ceremonies 

were not scheduled on the same day. 

Sydney's ceremony  in Mesa came first.

Josh's is May 31, in Salt Lake,
which will be posted soon.

Syd's Graduation Announcement

We drove to Mesa Thursday, arriving mid-afternoon, 

and Grit and Sherry's flight arrived soon after.

Stacy planned a delicious dinner with marinated and grilled 

flank steak and veggies, a delicious salad, 
Syd's homemade French bread 

and Key lime pie. 

Stacy always sets such a lovely table.

Syd donned her cap and gown, which are gold and blue Mountain View colors 

(Go, Caldwell and BYU Cougars!). 

We took pics before she drove over to the outdoor stadium.

Syd is beaming with her proud parents.

Roger got a pic of Syd singing, 

"The Battle Hymn of the Republic," in the choir.

Syd receiving her diploma.

Proud Pappa

Three generations

We love our Sydney!

More proud grandparents, Sherry and Grit

What a special family the Youngs are!

BFF's Sydney and Noelle

We could not be more proud of this precious granddaughter!
She also was chosen to be the senior female speaker
at her baccalaureate.

Rite of Passage completed.

Look out world, here comes Sydney!