Wild How Quickly the Tick-Tock of Time Trickles Forward. Weren't They Just in Elementary School? Sure, I Can Make One of My Salads for the Party

They've had practice. Justin graduated from high school and college, and both Isaiah and Val have been around for the ride. In fact, as they have had middle school and prom milestones, Justin has long been on the journey of graduate student. But this week it's been their turn, as they graduated high school and are getting ready for next steps in their lives. 

It was a graduation party bonanza with burgers, the traditional salads, cake, and celebration. I was more than glad to grill the hot dogs and create the salad. I made enough for 50 people, but it will be good tomorrow, too. 

As I was getting ready to leave, I had an idea to take one of the 2023 frames and get the kids to lay on the ground for a final photo. They've been coming over to Kris and Dave for birthday parties for the past 8 years and it's hilarious to see them as young adults. 

But here we are...they are...young adults on the road to find out (missing Maddie's head in the mix). They are doing the hop around town for the different parties in the very same style we did in 1988 (well, Cynde did), 1990, and 1991 (when Casey did it). Seems like yesterday we were celebrating our own high school graduations. 

It really does go by too fast, and I know this will be extra challenging for Kris to lost her first baby to the collegiate world. Mama bird has kept her fledgling closer to her under than wing for a very long time, and it will be odd when he flies from the next. 

So beautiful how it all goes. Hard, but beautiful.