Aden Graduates High School!

Last Tuesday was graduation day!  First Aden and the seniors went back to Holland Elementary.  The 6th graders get a clap out at the end of the year.  They walk through the halls and all the kids clap for them.  Aden's class didn't get to do it because it was COVID.  So they were invited to finally get one!  It was very sweet.  

There were their classes in 6th grade.  

It was such an exciting day!

Aden with Ben and Krish.  

All the boys.  

Aden with the boys from our street he grew up with.  

The boys and the girls.  

We went home for a bit and watched Council Rock North graduation.  It was such a beautiful day.  They were so lucky.  The graduations last week were either crazy hot or rainy.  It was also over in an hour which we were surprised about.  

It was our turn at 6. Council Rock South always does it indoors because there isn't a stadium.  They are going to build a stadium soon so Ariel's graduation may be outside!

The place was packed.  

477 kids!

Ariel bonded with Winston.  

Here they come!

Hey Aden!

There were 3 speeches.  You have to apply to speak.  They did a great job.  

Hey Ben!

Hey Aden!

The superintendent spoke.  Andy was Aden's principal in elementary school.  

Move those tassels!

The new graduate!

Everyone gathered outside for pics.  

My new favorite pic!

Aden broke out the cigars.  

The proud buddies.  

Ariel grabbed the cigar and took a puff!  Amy would never do that and asked where she came from.  

We met the family at Oishi.  

Aunt Bev!

We are so proud!

 

Sunday Swims

Last Sunday, I got up early and went to the gym to do body pump with Melissa, Lana and Rachael, who came for the first time.  

When I came back, Aden was opening his graduation presents.  Everyone was super generous.  

He got a personalized laundry bag.  So cool!

We went to Amy's parents to swim.  It was really hot and sunny.  

The kids went right in.  

Dad bonded with Artie.  

And Eli!

Ariel had a friend.  

Ariel and the cousins sang camp songs.  

Hey Artie!

We played mah jong!  I worked with Melissa.  

The kids played cards.  

Wrestling time.  

Eli and Vickie set up the slide.  

Over night there were big thunderstorms.  We woke on Monday to our graduation decorations all over.  

The poor sign!