Graduation Day
Tuesday night our youngest graduated from 8th grade. My has graduations changed. My sister and I raised my niece Ashay jointly. You know that whole it takes a village. Well I've been a co-parent for 20+ years. It has be such a mountain top & valley journey. Teens are a unique creatures. Pray for me ya'll. lol
So the dinner/graduation was this big fancy thing. I was amazed. The teens graduated and sang song and were awarded for there achievements. Then we had a beautiful buffet dinner at this huge convention center in Tinley Park. It was pretty amazing. Lasted and celebrated well into the night. As the kids left the stage. They played Ain't no Stopping us Now by Cool-N-The Gang. It was a really great night.
Of course I took a maximal amount of pictures because I'm the proud auntie. And I enjoy pictures. Maybe it's a new hobby. Ashay had all of her aunties mom and family there. I forgot to get a picture of her fit but I did get the cap and gown. When did 8th graders start wearing heels? IJS. Wow. My baby had on flats and still stood tall at 5'7. She looked age appropriate.
I hope you enjoy the pictures. As for me per usual my whole outfit was thrifted or op shopped. A few things I've learned. My summer shoes consists of boots and gym shoes. I need sandles. I have 2 pr of gladiators sandals in the same style this black pair and a tan pair. Next I learned that I really love thrifting and my closet is cohesive. Took about 15 minutes to pull this look together another 20 for shoes.
My nephew took my pictures and we had a chance to talk and bond he just graduated from college 2 weeks ago. So now all three of the children have graduated. Last 2 pics are of the 3 after graduation. Brianne oldest Masters degree, Charles Bachelors degree, Ashay Elementary school 8th grade.
Sorry I've been so short. My work week has been......challenging.
Per usual thanks for reading lurking commenting or just looking at the pics.
