Beach Trip: Part 5 of 5 -- "Dance, Dance, Yeah!"

Despite traffic, hunger, and various other obstacles... we made it. A homeschool graduation party with contra dancing, what could be better?! It was a perfect end to our trip.

Not only did the girls and I travel up from HH, but Mr. Kincell, Mrs. Kincell, Patrick, Daniel, and Josh came down...


It was nice to see old friends...

And make new ones.

These homeschool students from the south caught on quickly. I was really impressed!

Their eager, excited faces could be seen all around. :)

I hope we get the opportunity to see our new friends again.

Isn't it encouraging to see more young men and young women who love homeschooling?


Praise God for a great week!

Surprise, Surprise

"The best kind of prize is a surprise."

During our KY trip, we had the privilege of eating a scrumptious Sunday dinner with the extended family. :) What a delight! Good food, fellowship, and... a surprise! My great Aunts decided to surprise me with a post-grad celebration. Aren't they sweet?

I got to eat my dinner on the special red plate....

And we had a delicious cake. All in all, a cheery Sunday afternoon.

And I couldn't resist trying on my "graduation cap." :P

Homeschool Conference

Every year, I look forward with great anticipation to the homeschool conference... And this year was a blast! Between graduation, the skit, making vendor lunches, workshops, and the fabulous vendor hall, my family and I had a wonderful time!

Friday evening is the graduation ceremony with a reception afterward... The girlies and I were in charge of the punch bowl. And what would you expect, but lots of pictures?!

Kes and Dee

Keely and Kiri

Kes and Me

The Fabulous Punch Bowl *Sigh* I love it!

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A few of the graduates! :)

Andrew and Aaron

Anna Jean

Don't they look so smart and talented? :)

The Graduation Day Cometh

When this post publishes at 9:00pm, I will be officially done with college. YAY! All that's left is making announcements, taking graduation photos, and getting the diploma framed.

When I think over all I have learned and done, I am grateful. Praise God for a wonderful four years!

Happy Thought of the Day

As mentioned earlier, I graduate this semester. Whoot! AND, it's only two weeks away. :)

Graduation Countdown

God has blessed me so much. Today, I went to the Mountainlair to figure out what I need for graduation. Graduation. Wow. It is so strange to think that I will be a college graduate in just a few short months. I'll wear my cap and gown, move my tassel, and receive my diploma. The culmination of 4 years worth of hard work is just around the corner.

I know that in many ways, I'll miss these days. Not in any way will it be a regretful sadness or longing, but my memories will be a fondness for a wonderful time in my life. It was a time of developing, a time of pursuing knowledge, a time of acquiring skills, a time of gaining friendships, and a time of growing in the faith.

I look forward to the new chapter of my life... All the adventures, excitement, fun, and responsibility that this next phase brings. Let's Go Mountaineers!