Memories of a Milestone

I sometimes deviate from the subject of tea when special occasions occur in my family. Today is one of those times since my my granddaughter, Brianna, had her Senior Prom, Baccalaureate Service, and High School Commencement last week. Today's post is in honor of her milestone.  She will turn 18 on June 29th, and I'm reminded again how quickly time passes!  

[Brianna Nicole 1 year old]

My hubby and I were at Brianna's house last Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock to take prom pictures before she and her date went to another house for group photos.

~ Brianna and her escort, Jake ~

A kiss from her dad.  He's wearing a shirt from the university she'll be attending this fall, Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee.

~ Bri and her Mom, Sharon ~

~ Proud Nana and Papa ~

 ~ Bri and her girlfriends ~

~ Some of the Couples ~

 Bri and Jake opted for comfortable footware! ;-) 

 Getting on the Limo Bus to head to Heritage Gardens for more pictures.

 Below is Heritage Gardens.  There were prom gowns in every color and style imaginable.

We left Heritage Gardens to go to an Awards Ceremony at Powell Middle School for granddaughter, Brooke, Brianna's younger sister.  It was an event-filled afternoon and evening.

Brooke's certificate for all A Honor Roll and Outstanding Citizenship.

Thursday night was Brianna's Baccalaureate Service, and I blogged about it in yesterday's Sunday Reflection. 

Commencement was Sunday morning, June 1st, 11:00 a.m. at Ultimate Soccer Arena.

There were 438 students in Romeo High School's 2014 graduating class.

Waiting for Commencement to begin.

[L-R:  Me; Bri's other grandparents, Larry & Sheena; Brooke; & Sharon]

Brianna walking up the platform steps to receive her diploma. 

~ Tossing Mortar Boards ~

~ The Happy Graduate ~

~ The Family ~

[Brooke, Sharon, Brianna, and Steve]

~ Family BBQ at Bri's house after commencement. ~

[Jerry, Brianna, and Me]

Congratulations, Brianna!  We love you, and are so proud of you. We wish you God's blessings as you begin the next chapter of your life! 

I couldn't resist including the picture below of her playing with her Madeline doll and tea set that I got her for her sixth birthday, and she still has it.