Congrats Kylie!

Today Kylie graduated from High School. =)

I've been to my share of graduations and I must say this one was the best I've been to - The two soloists were amazing, the transitions smooth, the venue perfect (great seats and temp controlled), and the most important part...the speech was incredible. I actually teared.



Kylie looked beautiful...these are only half of the lei's that she was given. :) She is quite loved.


After the ceremony, on the way to lunch.


Josh and I with the graduate, in all her lei glory.

Going on 9.

This past weekend Josh and I trekked up to the Venice Spring Retreat. After a sickening bout of car sickness we made it to one of the most gorgeous cabins I have ever seen. Some of the memories:
1. O Captain, my Captain - note him in the pic above.
2. Catching up with Beth
3. Hitoshi and Sandy (enough said)
4. The Slides with HS: Can I say that was terrifying? oh yes, and a shout out to Pat, for the best ride up the hill EVER. you slay me Mendoza!
5. small group with the 7thers.
6. the GIANT bunks
7. Robbie's games - dunk that head in the sauna!
8. Denise, for being there to help take care of A.
I wish we could have stayed for the whole weekend, but we feel blessed with the time we were able to go. There is a special feel with this group of youth; they love to have fun, they're gentle, easily amused, and love God. I know God is forming and shaping them into something beautiful.

Florida

This past weekend mom, Carol, A, and I packed up and headed to Florida for yet another family wedding. It was quite the whirlwind weekend. Florida is beautiful. The sand is so white and so fine, the people so relaxed, the mood so slow, and the houses so amazing.

It was great to see family too. It's funny how you never really keep in touch with relatives, but because you're family there's an immediate bond when you see one another. It was great catching up and celebrating with Luke and Amanda on their nuptials.

The traveling crew...trying to figure out what to order from Sonic. :p

The Clan, minus dad, jeremy and TK

Dancing away... White weddings are funfunfun. Everyone loves to celebrate and dance and participate in everything!

Amanda & Luke with Auntie Jo

The Willis Women: Jo, Gram, mom, and Trish


Looking forward to the next one.

If You've Ever Wondered As I Have Wondered...

This must sum it up.