What an exciting time of year!!! As I shared on a previous blog, our "baby" Kylie graduated from Kindergarten. Last night we had the opportunity to celebrate our niece's graduation. Kayleigh Drews was a member of the 2008 graduating class of Riesel High School. Riesel is a small community about 15 minutes outside of Waco. My brother in law said that he thought there were around 47 or so in the graduating class. It was such a special ceremony, not only because our niece was graduating and received several scholarships, but also because there was a true sense of community, love and respect in that place.


From left to right: Paige, Melisa (Danny's sister), Landon, Kayleigh, Chris and Collin

I couldn't help but get teary eyed at the end of the ceremony when the graduates walked out side by side in groups of 2. When they met in the middle of the floor each group either hugged each other, shook hands, gave high 5's and some of the friends walked out holding hands. What a moment.

Abby & Kylie love all of their cousins.They really look up to Paige and Kayleigh, they have a special relationship. It was exciting to see the little girls watch their cousin move onto the next phase that life has for her. Abby was concerned that we would never see Kayleigh again.


Abby, Kayleigh & Kylie

We are so proud of Kayleigh's accomplishments and look forward to celebrating what the future holds for her.

I wanted to congratulate a few other graduates from the class of 2008.
Jenna Wixom - Midway High School - Jenna is my step sister.
Krysten Steed - Rosebud-Lott High School - Krysten is the daughter of Danny's best friend from high school.
Courtney Payne - Aledo High School - Courtney is the daughter of my cousin Michelle. (Neither one of us can be that old to have children in or graduating from high school. wink, wink)
Tori Williams - Port Neches - Groves High School - Tori is the daughter of my former youth pastors (Brent & DeLisa Williams). I can't believe that Tori is graduating, it seems like yesterday when she was a baby.
Also, Danny's cousin Shelly had both her kids graduate. Katie graduated from college and Zach graduated from high school.

We rejoice with these graduates and look forward to the future with them.

Have a great weekend!!! I look forward to your comments!!