Graduation went off without a hitch...and my tear ducts survived! :) The only problem was that it was so HOT! It was held at the football stadium and the temperature was around 90 degrees! Plus, we sat on the side where the sun was beaming right down on us...UGH! Once the sun went down, it turned out to be fairly pleasant. The ceremony lasted for 2 1/2 hours.
Now, just to backpedal a bit, the day before graduation, we decided to give Brittany her graduation gifts since we had company coming in the next morning and it was going to be such a busy day. I made her a scrapbook of all of her running accomplishments and newspaper articles. Here she is checking it out...
We, also, had a t-shirt quilt made for her using 12 of her most cherished running t-shirts.
Here's the full view...
Her biggest surprise from us was an amethyst birthstone ring that she'd been wanting for awhile. She was thrilled with all of her gifts!Now, here's some pictures we took before and during graduation.
Here's all the graduates streaming into the stadium.
Here's Brittany turning around to talk to some friends on her way up to get her diploma.
And all their caps flew up in the air after the principal declared them 2010 graduates of Mill Creek High School!!! What a moment!
I still can't believe it's all over. One thing I have learned from this whole experience is that change is inevitable. I can learn to embrace it, or I can fight with all my might to push it away. I choose to embrace it for all it's worth and I look forward to this new chapter in our lives with great anticipation!Thanks for all your support...you're simply the BEST!
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Choosing to embrace is so difficult : ) but in the long run much better. She is a beautiful woman. The world is her oyster. Best wishes as your baby girl leaves the nest.
I know ya'll are so proud of her. Love the quilt and scrapbook.
Congratulations April! I know it's been such an emotional time with more to come as you move and Brittany starts college. I love your gifts to her--each is so meaningful. Lots of love and thought put in ahead of time there.
I hope you are able to get a bit of rest before you're on to the next step of moving!
I loved seeing this special day, April! Oh my goodness, I could almost feel the emotion! I just know that Brittany loved her scrapbook and quilt and the ring sounds lovely! Such wonderful memories, dear friend. The pictures of all of you were gorgeous! Lori
What a beautiful day! I LOVED seeing everything and sharing it with you. The gifts are just perfect for Brittany. I bet she is excited to be starting the new chapter in her life.♥
I cant believe its all over with... it feels like you were talking about the beginning of the year & how it was going to be the last of everything... wow...
I am still in love with that blanket!!!!!
What a neat quilt, April!! It turned out just cute as could be! I'm sure Brittany loved her scrapbook and ring as well!
Enjoyed seeing all the pictures- I know you must be so proud of her!!
I love the quilt and scrapbook! I think reading this will make next year easier on me!
hugs
Carrie
Congrats to precious Brittany, well done. Her gifts were awesome sweetie.
90 degrees is a hot one! But I bet you had a wonderful time still! You have such a gorgeous family - and congrats to Brittany on her graduation! By the way, that t-shirt quilt is such a lovely gift idea!!!
Oh I bet that was a bittersweet moment. Beautiful pictures! I love that quilt too!
XOXO
Jen
Love the pictures!!! What a wonderful day for all of you! I especially like the quilt. I hope to do that one day for my daughter, who, BTW, is graduating these evening.
Enjoy your summer off now! Woo Hoo!
Hi April
I was just thinking of you today so it was great to see a post from you and hear what's been going on. Brittany's graduation pictures are amazing. You must be so proud. I love the scrap book you made for her and the t-shirt quilt. It's been a whirlwind of a few weeks for you but so many wonderful memories were made. Hope you can look forward to Hawaii now and relax a bit.
Lindsay
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Yay Brittany!!!!! I feel like I've watched her grow through these past two years... and I've watched YOU grow too, April. Learning to let go is one of life's hardest lessons, but you've been an A+ student. I adore the scrapbook and quilt, both so meaningful. I hope Brittany wraps herself up in that quilt anytime she misses home. And the ring will always be a reminder of what a precious jewel she is ....
Well done, dear friend!
Great pictures April-You got me all teary eyed...We are next! Timmy graduates June 15th!
Love,
Me-Who is embracing change with a joyful heart.
You have so much to be proud of! Congrats to Brittney and to all of you and best wishes for the future
Congratulations, Brit - and Mom!! What a wonderful time of life:) So much to be thankful for - and so much promise for the future.
LOVE the graduation gifts! Did you make the quilt as well?? Love them both:)
Congrats, Brittany! The gifts you gave her were so special. I have been wanting to make a tshirt quilt for Em with all her dance t's. Did you make that one?
Super photos - and you'll remember those days for a long time to come.
What wonderful pictures and such great memories... I love the tshirt quilt. I am saving all of my girls Nutcracker sweatshirts and hope to do the same thing after their last Nutcracker, years from now...
Congrats to Brittany and to you for making it through what I'm sure was an emotional time.
Congrats Brittany!!! This is so awesome, thanks for sharing@
Congrats! What an exciting time in her life!
great photos April! i can't believe the day finally came. What a big chapter to close. She was beaming in her graduation photos.
You all made it through a major life transition!
You have been in my prayers-
and this is an exciting moment for Brittany, and for you all-
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! The quilt-what a
GREAT idea!!!
Those gifts are just amazing.....priceless! I was always envious of the high schools around us because they all graduated on the football field. We had our ceremony in an auditorium with poor lighting so pictures didn't turn out well. Maybe with the heat we were more fortunate...LOL! Brittany looked so beautiful in her cap & gown. I know you are so proud of her. Best wishes to her in this next chapter of her life!
Brittany is beautiful!! Congratulations to her! Congratulations to you too April! I know you are so proud of her. What a beautiful family you have.
Congrats to Brittany & to you Mom (and dad) for a job well done!
This post made me cry!
Oh April, you are such a great Mom. What wonderful memories you have made and saved for your daughters.
You always make me cry.
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