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6/03/2013

Graduation Party

Ok, now for Matt's graduation party. WE just invited family. Between Bill's family and ours, Matt sure has a lot of people who love him.

Our amazing cousin Max gave a blessing on the food.

Isn't he the best, saying a prayer in front of 50 people???? That takes courage.

My mom and her best friend, my Aunt Kaye. So great to see friendships last for 50-60 years. Love these women

Matt with a few of his buddies. Sure glad to see them, though I am sure that they were here for the Taco Truck.

All the cute siblings and cousins.

Bill and Grandpa having a word.

Me and the beautiful Aunt Katherine. She is divine.

A friendly badminton game.

Matt with his two grandpas. What a lucky guy to have a picture with his grandfathers.

Apparently, the family friendly game of badminton turned into a pretty competitive game.

Aunt Kaye looking over the calendar. "The Calendar" needs a post all to itself. Something to look forward to.

Matt and Grandpa Brim

Matt is SOOO very lucky to have all of his grandparents living.

The Brim Family- Matt is so lucky to have a Father, Aunts, and Grandparents who adore him.

My amazing husband gave a beautiful tribute to Matt. You can read it here: Tribute To Matt

Matt's sister, Ali is the sweetest girl. She loved Tommie the dog we were dog sitting. She followed the dog everywhere he went. She could not stop talking about and loving Tommie.

My dad giving his first grandson some advice.

Matt's, other grandfather giving Matt some advice. Matt is the LUCKIEST guy to have both grandfathers give him advice. I think he already won the lottery with having both grandfathers with him at such and important moment of his life.

Matt's dad, Bill, giving a tribute to Matt. Matt's brother, Johnathon next to him. We love when Johanthon comes to visit (especially Stevie).

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6/01/2013

Graduation- An Ending of Sorts

This year has been emotional for me as Matt's graduation approached. It started with getting his Senior proofs in the mail and I could not even look at them for two months because I would start to cry. We made it through the year and all is well. Now, we are focused on Matt going to Europe for 3 weeks and off to college. A new chapter for all of us.

Matt and Nate leaving for graduation. Driving together for the last time to high school.

I always get choked up during the Pomp and Circumstance march.

When Matt's name was called and he walked across the stage it literally took my breath away.

It seemed so symbolic that his childhood was over.

With the throwing of the hats, the kids seem on top of the world. I found this quote from a graduation talk that I want to share with Matt.

"If I were back in high school and someone asked about my plans, I'd say that my first priority was to learn what the options were. You don't need to be in a rush to choose your life's work. What you need to do is discover what you like. You have to work on stuff you like if you want to be good at what you do."