Last week was a crazy last week of school...
But all ended well with a celebration of McKay graduating from high school...and let me just say McKay graduating from high school was like as if the heavens had opened from above and angels singing 'hallelujah' poured down upon us...okay, actually it really was just ME singing 'hallelujah'... Not that McKay was ever in jeopardy of not graduating...but I can't lie...it is such a relief to have it over...and maybe it's the thought of no more attendance messages from the high school office that might be putting a jig in my step today...regardless a big CONGRATS to McKay! (and me.)
McKay's graduating class had approx. 700 students in it...a big thank you to Kenya and Andy who sat for an extra hour than the rest of us saving us seats...it was very crowded but we were able to see all and enjoy the ceremony...
I threw a family party for him after graduation...it was fun to have his dad and Debbie and their household and his Uncle Clark and cousins...(though we did miss all family that do not live near)...we had a couple of hours of food and fun before he left for Grad Nite...
The "Smith" boys
mckay with his cousin Jordan and sis Kenya
backyard fun
kendall and cute half sis Emme
a blurry mckay and cute half bro Jax(isn't Mckay also cute when he actually smiles for the camera)
I am excited for McKay and what the next 4 years at Long Beach State has in store for him...
McKay, my dear son, a high five for a job well done, a big good luck for the future and a huge I love you from mom.
And those who are wondering where was Greg??? ...at the worst possible time work meeting in Texas...yep, big bummer...he was very missed by ME!
MCKAY, CONGRATULATIONS!!! AND GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE; BY THE LOOKS OF THE VOLLEYBALL PHOTOS WE HAVE MISSED ALOT. YOU KNOW HOW WE LOVE TO SEE YOU PLAY. MAYBE NEXT YEAR WHEN YOU PLAY A NORTHERN CAL. TEAM. I KNOW YOUR MOM PUT ON A SPREAD FOR YOUR PARTY. WE WOULD OF LOVED TO BE THERE. YOU ARE A HANDSOME YOUNG MAN. WE LOVE YOU. GRANDPA AND GRANDMA C.
ReplyDeleteCongrats McKay! We are both very happy for your accomplishment! Good luck in college. Hopefully we can catch some of your games when you're in Utah this next year :)
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McKay...LOVE the picture of you SMILING!!! (albeit blurry) Mark and I wish we could've been there. What a huge accomplishment! Way to go... We miss you!!!!! Michelle, can't wait to hear about the party! What a good mom! Sorry Greg had to miss it. Love you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations McKay! How exciting for you! We are so happpy for you. We wish we could have been there to see and celebrate with you. You look great and ready to move on! Good Luck at Long Beach. I'm sure it will be a fun experience. We love you!!!!
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Way to go McKay! And Michelle! You are the best!
ReplyDeleteawwww how cute. way to go mckay love kendall your bestest little sister
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