The Forgotten Bouquet (Reprise)

Yep, just like the bouquet I posted about back in October, these weren't actually forgotten...but, like I said before, it still makes for an intriguing title, doesn't it? :D

"The Forgotten Bouquet" (Reprise) ;)

Aren't they lovely? :)

Graduation-Part 1

Well, graduation is over and Elisabeth and I have officially turned our tassels, so to speak. :D I was quite sad when it ended, but guess I can relive the events of the past two weeks through the photos provided by Mom, Aunt Mindy, and Milly. :)

Our actual graduation took place at the GHEA in Atlanta on May 2nd with about 29 other homeschoolers from Georgia. Everything was planned out so well, and it was so much fun walking down the aisle with the other graduates to the tune of "Pomp and Circumstance".

Donning our caps and gowns beforehand with Zander "holping" sort through our 4-H ropes! :)

I was a li'l nervous about walking up on stage with my parents 'cause, knowing me, I'd be likely to trip or something. ;) Thankfully, everyone went in alphabetical order according to their last names, so that meant that Elisabeth and I were further down on the list and could watch the other graduates and listen to the announcer read off a little information about each one.

Oh, and for the record, I didn't trip...although I did almost knock off my cap. :S

Dad, Mom, and Elisabeth on stage right before Dad handed Elisabeth her diploma...at least, I think that's Elisabeth. See, she has this sister that looks an awful lot like her so it can sometimes be hard to tell. :)


Aha! I was right...it is Elisabeth! :D


And here's me...huh, not sure what I'm looking at in this photo. :D Oh, and the rose? All of the homeschool graduates presented their mother with one as a token of love and appreciation...I think our mom was the only one who received two! lol


A shot of one of the big screens on either side of the room. The two shorties on the right are...I'll let you guess! ;D


Two happy graduates!


A family photo afterward.


And all of the family and friends who attended!

*sigh* I want to go back and do it all over again! lol We had a graduation reception this past weekend (which was wonderful!), so I'll be posting more on that later. :)

Our Class of 2009:

The Salutatorian and the Valedictorian

orrrr

The Valedictorian and the Salutatorian

Take your pick! LOL

A Scottish Visitor

A few days ago, I had a chance meeting with a small visitor dressed in the classic clothing of a Scottishman (or at least, my idea of the classic clothing of the Scottish). ;D


He tipped his tam (is that what it's called?) and smiled a bonny smile. I eagerly awaited for him to speak, quite certain that his voice would hold that unmistakable Scottish brogue....

"Can I take dis off now?"

Unfortunately, my Scottish visitor soon grew weary of his hot clothing and returned to his native land to change into something more comfortable...leaving me with only three snapshots and the memory of his brief stay. That and one small tam which was abandoned halfway to the backdoor. :D