They say that "it takes a village to raise a child" for those children to experience and grow in a positive environment and in Jordan's case, it seems to be so true. Although Cynthia has had the brunt of the responsibility, the extended family has given love and support to bring her to this point in her life. It's almost hard to believe that this day has come and that she is grown and ready to take on the world.
With her family looking on, we all cheered and became more excited than the graduating girl herself.
James and a very proud Cynthia look on as Jordan walks across the auditorium stage to pick up her diploma. You may notice the red sash which was given in honor for her work with TASE (Texas Association of Studant Education). It required 3 years of competition and was awarded to only 12 graduates that year. Less obvious is the blue & red cord she wore for maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher during her HS years.
Jennifer and Michael were the first outside to greet the graduating girl.
Of course, she was showered with silly string as soon as she made an appearance. Somehow a fun tradition that we refuse to let die! Of note: You can see the Blue and Red cord she wore best in the middle picture where she is wearing all of that silly string.
Jennifer and Michael were the first outside to greet the graduating girl.
Of course, she was showered with silly string as soon as she made an appearance. Somehow a fun tradition that we refuse to let die! Of note: You can see the Blue and Red cord she wore best in the middle picture where she is wearing all of that silly string.
And then everyone wanted to get in the photo to take a picture with the girl of the hour. It was a fun get together before the graduates all said their goodbyes to one another.
And then we were off to Mi Tierra to celebrate!
The first two pictures were taken by a photographer at the restaurant. We were happy to get them, because they showed the whole group together. The other pictures were mostly taken by Gidget while we waited for our table and shared drinks together.
The first two pictures were taken by a photographer at the restaurant. We were happy to get them, because they showed the whole group together. The other pictures were mostly taken by Gidget while we waited for our table and shared drinks together.
Lastly, we had our third (and perhaps, final) annual dinner at Eddie Vs. We did this when Jordan graduated from the 10th and 11th grades, also. She keeps reminding me that those first two weren't true graduations as this one was, but still a reason to celebrate! Erica & Andrew joined us. In one of the pictures, Stella & Kevin appear to be in their own world.
The box of chocolates was one of her gifts that evening. She also got a gift card to Outbound Trading Co. But it was the final gift, the money frame, shown below that had the most impact.
The box of chocolates was one of her gifts that evening. She also got a gift card to Outbound Trading Co. But it was the final gift, the money frame, shown below that had the most impact.
