Thom and Leah's Adventures

HOLLIE GRADUATES 2012

My young lady, I am so proud of how hard she worked and stayed positive through school. She never gave up. Hollie will start Pierce college this fall, her goal is to become a vet tech, she will be in school for about four years, Thom and I are working on the financial piece of this but of course having kids young we did not save for college :( Hollie is working on getting her first job, despite our prep work we need assistance from a wonderful program federally funded. Kim with Vadis will work to get Hollie past the interview process so she can have her first job. I know Hollie will have exponetial growth once she is on her own. She has always been a hands on learner. Hollie has been a blessing in our life and our friends lives. She is a generous and kind soul.

Nana and Opa waiting for commencement to start

Hollie in cap and gown sitting with classmates

Nate did well -should have got a baby sitter

Aunt Meri Grandma Bonnie and Aimie all attended. We were so blessed to have them here tonight.

Could she be more bored, yep this is what she couldn't wait to go to....Didn't want to take pics before ceremony because she was so excited and now she is as bored as can be :)

sitting with Tori-Kelsey- and Lilly some of her bff

The tassel moves and I feel my stomach sink, wow she has graduated.

I love this picture they are all genuinely happy, thinking I need to frame?

Aunt Missa and Uncle Chris made the ceremony with new cousin Rhodes.

I love my girls and the way they hug each other has not changes since they were 2 and 5 years old this is how they hug.

We have never been more proud.

Grandma Bonnie Hollie Aunt Meri and Aimie, since the beginning :)

So happy Uncle Brian was able to make the ceremony.

Yeah !

Now the party, Hollie left right after graduation for the After party put on by the school. It was not an all nighter, the kids stayed out til 2p, they went to play billards, bowling and at out pizza.

Kate Grad Party

It is time to cut the cake and celebrate the next step in life.

I believe so much in Kates abilities. In this picture I am hugging her so tightly praying she reaches for the stars, does not settle for less than the best life has to offer, and does not assume a care taker role.

Turkey sub and Thom

Lauren standing vigilant over her brother

Another sweet one of Hollie and Nate

The graduate!

Tripper and Jacob- he hasn't changed much but boy is he looking more like his dad these days.

Georgia loves her new neighbor friend.

Loves the ball

Nate likes the Rody "riding" toy.

Nathan has really taken a liking to Auggie, and Theo is showing interest in Nathan. Georgia is becoming a girl and very interested in the next door neighbor girl.

Ok so if you remember Tripper Kates dad-he married Betty and these are their children Jacob and Hannah. Unfortunately Kate does not see them often maybe a handful of times. They were sweet and fun at the party.

I love this pic of Hollie and Nathan, he absolutely adores her.

I thought this was exceptionally cute. Uncle Brian makes Kate's lunch for her every Sunday.

I took all our pictures (hard copy) and scanned them to give Kate a copy of what we had. I used some of my favorites and put together a scrap book for her to take to college.