Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Whew ! ! ! !

  Saw a car show going on in a parking lot on the way to Skylar's graduation  ceremony.
  Arrived moments before the band played some wonderful music.
  We were sitting on the bottom row of the bleachers, right by the band.
  As the graduating class enters from both side they join up in the middle aisle . Here's Skylar.
 The choir seated in a section of the bleachers. Savannah is sitting with the children she has grown up with, especially during her day care and after school times. I was touched that she got to sing for her brother's graduating class.
 
  Just before the ceremony started, Karen took Ted and I to chairs on the floor, which is more comfortable than bleachers.
 Here's Skylar in red in the middle. As they called his name for his diploma, I could not get a clear photo. As he received his diploma, the next named called was Skylar, only this time it was a girl.:)
  Shortly after graduation, was open house. Lynzie, Mark, Max, and Luke came.
  Layla was there to play with her cousin Max.  Layla's daddy Brock played guitar for us all.  People came and went that I didn't know. People I had not seem for some time came by. It was a great time. Karen had fixed some easy  but delicious foods. She wanted to be able to enjoy herself too.
 Teddy Bear and I with our big grandson. All my grandkids are taller than me, even Emma, the youngest.
   Personally, I am thrilled to have all the graduations and gatherings done. It was an exhausting weekend. I just don't have the stamina to last all day. LOL
  Hope all of you had good weather as we did. We sure could use a bit of rain. The temperatures are a bit cooler and Monday was the perfect weather. Ted and I got some yard work finished. The lawn is turning because it's so dry.
   Wishing all a great week. XO

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  1. What a lovely time but I do understand about the whirlwind of activities. That is when I find out I am not as young as I used to be.lol

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    1. Arlene, My head spins at times. I have postponed my cataract surgery to get all the graduations and open houses over with first. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  2. Congratulations to all of your family! Looks like you'll have a busy summer with the young people getting ready for what's next in their lives! Hugs!

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    1. Thank you Diane. It's been busy...I was kind of hoping it might slow down just a bit. Hope you are enjoying the great weather. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  3. Congrats to your grandson Susie. I know what you mean by exhausting...so much planning, preparation and entertaining for these young people, but oh so worth it!

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    1. Betsy, It is so worth it. They will never be this young again. It came quickly. I want to love them all as long and as much as I possibly can. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  4. Congratulations to the graduate. Such busy times we have with our activities and family. But, I would not have it any other way. Have a great day Susie. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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    1. Cindy, It's been a busy two months..and summer isn't here officially yet. LOL. Hope you are loving your summer too. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  5. that was an exhausting weekend ,, but so worth it all, beautiful photos, now relax for a bit lol,,

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    1. Laurie, Some times when a bust session is going on in my life ...when it's over a just feel like a balloon flying around the room from letting my air out. LOL. Relief. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  6. Love that name Skylar! Best of luck to him! Know what you mean, graduations are great but exhausting!☺

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    1. Kay, there were only 64 kids in his class or I would not have lasted as well as I did. LOL. I happy for all of them...I pray for them all...they still need love and guidance. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  7. What a wonderful day of events! Congrats to your family!

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    1. Thank you Pilar. I was rather relieved it was over with. But I want to have time with all the children before they all go off into the world of work and making a life for themselves. Blessings to you. oxox, Susie

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  8. Sounds like a fun but exhausting day. I am glad I got through my daughters high school and college graduations. She still wears me out though by always moving!
    Lisa

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    1. LOL Lisa, you made me laugh...your daughter sounds a bit like my oldest granddaughter. I just could not believe how many ceremonies were in our big family. Thankful it was not as hot as it had been. It was all fun and lots of hugs and well wishes. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  9. All of the celebrating DOES get tiring! You guys look great in the photo with Skylar!

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    1. Thank you for your sweet compliment. I was thankful the heat was not as bad as a few days before. It was 80 not 90. I did love being with all the family. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  10. Congratulations to Skylar! The kids grow up so fast. Looks like a great party.

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    1. Thank you Kathy. It was a great time. It was the fact that we did back to back celebrations, that wore me out. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  11. Hi Susie. Thanks for your visit to me. Looks like blogger is still not working. I'm glad you got pictures of Skylar at graduation. Sometimes that can be kind of tricky. We have Jake and Jacenda's graduations (two long days and nights) next week so I will try to get my pics also. Hope it is not too hot. We have had a couple of really hot ones, but today is comfortable. Wish all of summer could be like this..Happy Tuesday..xxoJudy

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    1. Judy, On Friday it was like mid 70's , Saturday & Sunday was 80's. So thankful for that. Skylar is graduated and two more to go. I am thankful the class was only 64 kids. It's a small school. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  12. Hey! Remember me? I'm glad you had such a nice time with the graduation. It's great when everybody can enjoy themselves.
    How's weather around here? Cold and crappy. I'll be back with sports after this message from our sponsors.

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    1. Yes, I do remember you , Boston Boy. LOL . Skylar and his family have a mini house boat vacation planned. He better enjoy it before he is working for a living. Can you even believe we need some rain. It did do about a 10 minute rain last night. The temps are cooler....like on graduation Sunday, It was 80 not the 90's it had been. So thankful for that. Tell Arlene hi. Blessings to you friend, xoxo, Susie

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  13. Happy graduation to Skylar! Loved all of your pictures, but especially the last one with you and the graduate.

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    1. Carol, The class threw their caps after being proclaimed graduated and he never found his. LOL. Thank you for the kind words. We have hopes for Skylar to be happy in his chosen work . He is on a family vacation right now. His parents truly needed it. LOL Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  14. Happy Graduation to Skylar. I can tell how proud you are by reading your post. I agree sometimes all the graduations and parties hitting all at one time can feel like a whirlwind. Glad you will have some down time now.
    xoxo
    Kris

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    1. Thank you Kris. It was a joyful time. Skylar was really working to get graduated too. He will be on a three days House boat vacation with his family...then it's time to go to work...looking for work. He has had an interview this week already. Blessings to all of you, xoxo,Susie

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  15. Congratulations to the graduate! Whirlwind of activity wears me out too. School is almost over here.....we live with grandchildren who are glad to have it over!
    Interesting that you need rain. It's so wet here I think we will soon become moldy! We've had an insane amount of rain over the weekend.
    Take care!

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    1. Hi Doris, I remember those days when my girls would get excited about summer break from school. I love the fact that the grands were graduating by the keeping up for me was tiring. I just pray I can make the next two. They are in a small school . The class size was only 64. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  16. Congrats and best wishes to your grandson. I know you would not have missed the activities for the world, but it is nice when things calm down! I went to bed before the sun set last night. lol

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    1. Mildred, We are usually in bed by 9:00, watch a bit of TV, then lights out. I am so glad the young kids have graduated . I pray they get a good start out in the working world, or their college choices. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  17. So glad that I have no more graduations to sit thru..Classes are very large here..Fun when it's your kid..Have a good day..

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    1. Missy, Skylar 's class was 64 kids. Hooray. I am glad he has graduated. Savannah's will be in two years and then it will be Emma...they go to the same small school...so hopefully the class will be just as small. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  18. What a beautiful graduation. Congrats to your grandson and I know you all are so proud. We went through that this year with our last granddaughter. It's kinda sad to see them grow up so fast. I hope you get some rain soon. We got a whole week of it last week and finally getting some sun and low humidity. I just found your comment and thank you so much for your sweet words. I feel like you're my sister as well. We are together in spirit and that's a good thing. I hate these blogger issues where comments doesn't come to our Email anymore. I always liked that part and wish they'd get it back to working again. Take care and hope you enjoy the rest of your week. xo

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    1. Hi Susie, I am glad Skylar is finished with school. Two more granddaughters and then on to the greats grands. It is sad. I keep thinking back to when they all had grandparent's day at their school....I miss those sweet days. I too pray that bogger will return to some of the old ways, you know , when blogging was fun and easy. :):) I am glad we are soul sisters. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  19. Hi, Susie! What a special time!xoxo

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    1. Nellie, We are all proud of our family graduates. I miss those old sweet days of their youth. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  20. What a beautiful graduation ceremony. I'm so glad you got to attend. Congratulations and blessings to Skylar.

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    1. Thank you so much Karen. I am happy for Skylar and his family. They are now on a mini vacation...I know my daughter sure needs it. LOL
      Hope you are having some nice pleasant days there. It was perfect today. I would love if summer was like this the whole time. Sad and crazy though, we need about an inch of rain. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  21. How fun and how proud you must be of your grandson! Graduations are so neat!

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    1. Thank you Patty. We are very happy for Skylar. He had to work hard just to get a diploma. LOL... Now he has had an interview for a job already. His dad told him...you take a job, you stay , even if you hate it, till you get another lined up...that will keep him working …who wants a big old boy lying around all day. LOL. Seriously, Skylar just loves working with his hands fixing things. I could see his wheels turning when he was very young working on his radio controlled cars. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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