Give Away

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Graduation

Our first born and eldest son has officially graduated. We decided back in 1999 to home school our children. Jaime is the first finished product as a result of that decision. The road has not been easy but, it has been a bed of roses. Every now and again you get pricked by the thorns but, just roll over and the pedals smell great. Jaime has been a great blessing in our life. It by God's grace that he has come this far. I gave birth to Jaime at the tender age of 16. I was still a child myself and had no clue as how to raise a baby. I have never had the privilege of dropping my kids off at grandmas for the day or sending them to their aunts for week during the summer. All of our children have always been with us. God has bestowed a tremendous amount of mercy on us.

The graduation went great. We had right at 100 people show up. Everything went just as planned with no mishaps and it seemed as if everyone enjoyed themselves.

A big THANK YOU to Kimberly for all her help. Thanks also to all those who helped with the serving and the cleanup. Another thank you to all those who took time out of their lives to help us celebrate. Your selfless act did not go unnoticed.

Black Frosting

This is what happens when you have black frosting that did not start out as chocolate first.

The Diploma

Kid Friends & Kids of Friends

Isaiah
Carlos
Homer
Angel
A friendly game of kick ball
Aranza

Yet more Friends

Still More Friends

More friends

Friends

Salsa

The hot sauce almost caused a riot.
We TRIED tell tell my husband it wasn't enough.
Oh well I guess we will have to have a plain ol hot sauce party.

Food

Brisket and rice
Chips
My mom playing with the beans.
Kimberly pouring the tea.

More Setting Up

Almost finished.
Jaime being funny.
The cake made by Kroger.
There was not one piece left.
Isaiah taking a water break.

Still Setting Up

Books



Jaime
Kimberly
Nicholas