As you will read in the previous posts, we traveled this month to see both families. Our trip to Grandma and Grandpa's house was to witness a very special occasion for a very special Aunt/Sister: Aunt Wiz graduated from high school!
We are so very proud of her - she worked hard and we loved getting to cheer her on as she walked across the stage (and cheered we did, we stood up and we screamed her name so everyone around knew that was our graduate down there crossing the stage)! Just in case the screaming wasn't enough, we snuck in a forbidden sign so we could be sure she knew what we were screaming (go Aunt Ju-Ju for making the sign and making it on a piece of fabric, go me for calling it a blanket when my bag was checked... maybe these people are a bad influence haha, but for Wiz I would do it again):
If you look closely you will see our graduate - front row in yellow. No? Well out of 370 we thought she stood out very clearly!
Daddy was our camera man and even went down to capture pictures of her crossing the stage while we were cheering her on from the rafters (family tradition, show up barely on time and still manage to find a row to seat 8+). Here she is grabbing that dipolma. We were impressed by her skills. Shake with your right, grab the diploma with your left, smile for the camera and don't fall while wearing adorable but extremely tall heels - no wonder she graduated - that's talent people!
Afterwards it was a picture frenzy to capture a moment with Aunt Wiz and celebrate her achievement.. here are a few of my fav's:
AJ and Ju were quite the pair that night
Grandpa, Grandma, Wiz and of course KK. KK didn't want to leave Wiz's side (a theme you will see as she is in every picture we took lol)
Did Grandpa and Grandma really think they could get a picture alone? Nope, KK photo bombed the picture right as I took it! Cracks me up!
The family
The siblings and grandkids together
Sisters (plus KK, surprised by that yet?) and the Brothers (KK was being held back I think)
Our family with our graduate!
Luckily - our Aunt Wiz is amazing and still loved on her very devoted niece (try shaking her off, its impossible). KK was so sweet during the ceremony, she refused to move or talk until Aunt Wiz crossed the stage. She didn't want to miss the big moment, such dedication for someone who is five. She loves her Wiz!
AJ loves his Wiz too - his shoes were off and he was ready for bed, but he made sure to smile (and afterwards kiss) our graduate and tell her congrats.
Daddy and AJ - can you tell Daddy dressed them? Little twins from the hairstyle to the flip flops.
So here is to our sweet Aunt Wiz ~ I can't believe this girl... ahem, woman... was four years old when I first met her. I've been blessed to get to be there as you grow up (it was way too fast, where did the time go) and call you my sister. Despite living farther apart, I love that when we get together its like we never left and we have so much fun. I love how independent you are, how fun loving you are, how you aren't afraid to be yourself, don't worry about what people think, love your family unconditionally and always brighten a room with your smile and laughter - you are such an amazing sis! I know you will do great as you head to college. ((((HUGS)))) We love you!
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