Charles' Celebration Evening ~ April 25th

Last night was a much anticipated event, as our family attended the boys' high school to hear groups of students present their graduation speeches. (Many thanks to Auntie Darlene for babysitting Nora!) This time was for Charles, not too long after James did this last April. Charles' speech was well done, with a lot of references to childhood memories, and how he used to be a "Mommy's boy". I hope he always will be in some shape or form... :)

Charles' frequent strategy of going first allowed him
to relax after to hear the rest of his classmates. 

He's gathered many friends over the past 13 years at SCS.

Add in a couple of favourite teachers...

...and some great desserts, and you have a lovely evening out.

Long-time friends Myron and Jonathan... we joked that they'd
need to present their speeches for us later at home. :)

Proud grandparents... glad they could make it out. :)

We managed to get some family photos
 with the bribe of car keys afterwards.

Childhood and school days go so quickly, this graduation stuff is a bit overwhelming
at times. Glad Thomas won't be for 3 years after this! 

Love it! They didn't... embarrassing comments from peers but it's a keeper. :)

Charles' graduation photos, taken in February, recently arrived and will eventually make their way onto the wall. Don't want him to think it's a done deal yet ~ Enjoy, and please keep this guy in your prayers as we work through what the next step may be for him. Thank you!

This doesn't seem so long ago...