The HS Graduate

Last weekend, we took a short road trip to attend the high school graduation of our oldest grandchild, Bobby. It hardly seemed possible to us that 18+ years had gone by since we had made a rushed trip to the West Coast for his birth. 

Many long time readers of this blog may recall seeing photos of Bobby in his much younger days. He has grown up to be a wonderful young man of whom we are very proud.

Graduation ceremonies were held indoors at the University of RI which was a good thing because after we were indoors and seated it did rain a bit. But was over by the time, the 2 hour ceremony had ended about noontime.

We were seated in the higher seats which gave a good view of all the proceedings down below. There were about 400 graduates in this 2025 graduating class.

These photos of our grandson going to the stage area were taken with my cell phone. While he didn't know where ourselves and other family were seated, it looked as if he had seen everyone.

The above photos were taken from that screen as our grandson received his diploma.Because of our location, which was at an angle from the stage, it would have been difficult to get a good image; however, there was a large screen close to our seating area. 

Afterwards, there was time to pose for a few obligatory family photos back at his home, including a funny one of he and his mom. 

Later, everyone gathered at the home of a family member for an outdoor BBQ which was moved to a covered area when downpours started. This gathering was small as several out of state family had other commitments. Also, we will be seeing many of them (and more) at an upcoming family wedding next month.

A very proud mother and her son, who will be attending a New England college this fall and (as of now) is planning to study architecture, but then anything could change. It will be another 4 years before we will attend the high school graduation of his younger sister, the oldest granddaughter.

Thanks for your well wishes for grandson Bobby which were made in the comments of a previous post. We shared them with his mom who was very appreciative.

Our congratulations and well wishes to family members of fellow bloggers who are also celebrating graduations this year.

Look Who's 5 Already !

It hardly seems that the 5 years since her birth have passed so quickly — doesn't everyone feel this way at birthday time?

This weekend, we'll join family and friends  in RI to celebrate the 5th birthday of granddaughter Elizabeth Jean. Ellie as she's known to family, friends and blog readers is quite a force to be reckoned with already.

Ellie may be be 5 in chronological years, but way beyond that in charm, personality, smarts, and sassiness. Of course, we feel she's beautiful in every way. But then we are just a bit OK a lot biased; aren't all grandparents? (This photo was sent by her mom as they celebrated at home this week.) 

Best Wishes from your Family & Friends!