Alex Graduated!

The kids and I were pleased to skip school to be able to attend Alex's high school graduation.

We started the trip with a girls' trip to the nail spa for a mani/pedi. It was Daisy's first time and she thought is was long overdo.

We all enjoyed a little pampering.

Afterwards it was pool time!

Lijee, Daisy, Zeke, Nathan and Nick

That evening we went to a Mass/graduation ceremony.

The next day was actual graduation. Although Alex drove on his own I happened to spy him walking in.

Gramma and her littlest grands.

Waiting for go time...

the proud parents

Two of the most important women in my life.

There he is!

It's official!  Alex graduated with honors!

You can breathe now, Tony. He made it.

Proud momma.

The Hernandez crew.

Uncle Gary and Aunt Linda, Alex's godparents

Gramma and her oldest grandson.

My oldest nephew.

My daughter, being cheeky.

Picture time!

Sister and her boys.

Gramma and Grampa

By the looks of this one would think my Dad has gas and Nick's asking, "Who farted?" Really my father is just socially awkward. Which is worse??

My Mom's telling him, "Lighten up, Francis."

That's a little better.

 Sister and I are testing out our father's awkward 'by-all-means-don't-touch-others' pose.

the Hoard girls

Aw, still got it after 51 years.

 A wonderful weekend celebrating Alex's accomplishment with family.