Graduation Recap!

If any of you have ever gone through a graduation other than your own, you know how stressful things can get! At the end of the day, even when you're exhausted and worn out, you couldn't be happier about how it all went down and even more, the fact that whoever you're supporting has graduated! 

Chelsey had three major days of celebrating and picture taking. The first was her Baccalaureate. For those of you who don't know what it is, it's pretty much a graduation that is faith-based. There are speakers and performers, all preaching about how God is ready to lead you in life. It might sound like church to some, and it sort of is, but it means so much more to those who are participating in the event.

The second big day for her, was actually the biggest day. GRADUATION DAY! I'm pretty sure everyone knows what this is, so no need to explain here..

These are all of the pre-graduation ceremony pictures! Trust me, there were so many more! 

These are her during and after pictures. Boy, oh boy - I took a lot of pictures!

Big day number three was Chelsey's Graduation Party! She had friends and family over to celebrate and it was a very exciting day for everyone!

 
Congratulations again, Chelsey! 

I couldn't be more proud of you, little sister!

Just Letting You All Know..

I'm still alive!
Not that you were worrying or anything, but just in case you were ;)

The past week has been hectic with Chelsey graduating and all,
but things are finally settling down.
And guess what?
She's moving in with us this weekend!
Awesome, right?

Anyways, just stopping by to let you know that's what's holding me back this time..
I promise I'll have a big picture-post soon from her graduation festivities!
Hope you all are doing well!
What's new? :)

One Year Later, and a New Chapter Begins!

One year ago, I graduated from high school. I just finished my first year of college the other day, officially making me a Sophomore. To anyone else, this is all normal stuff. Yeah, it happens, but today is special for me. Today, my younger sister graduates from the very same high school, just one year after her big sister!

Chels and I are only ten months apart, making us not only close in age, but closer as sisters too. Sure, that makes us fight and argue with each other just as much, but I love her nonetheless. I will always be there for her, trying to help and advise her along the way, all while she grows up even more on her own.

I've been there for the dances, to take all of her pictures, to help her with boy drama, and even just as a shoulder to cry on sometimes. I can't believe that she's made it this far, in such a short time, too! It seems like this last year since I've graduated has flown by, bringing this special day upon us so much sooner.

Chelsey, I love you. I could not be more proud of who you are growing up to be, and that you have come this far. You have so much strength and determination for someone your age. I cannot wait for you to move in with us next week so that we are able to have our sisterly relationship how it used to be again. I love you, little sis, with all the love a big sister can have. You're an amazing person, and although today is the end of your high school career, it is really only the beginning of the rest of your life. 

CONGRATULATIONS, CHELSEY!

Cinco de Mayo, the start of graduation & a Sounders game!

So I get that Cinco de Mayo was actually two days ago, but I'm just getting around to posting about it now :P it was a very eventful day though, which means lots of pictures! :) Whooop. Ready for it? Good.

Nick and I went to celebrate at Azteca! What better way to celebrate than stuffing your face with Mexican food?! We even splurged for dessert (Nick's idea :P) and virgin margaritas! They sure were tasty! (and I get that the pictures aren't fantastic.. Azteca doesn't have the best picture-taking light. haha)


It alsooo happened to be my little sister Chelsey's graduation from a class/program we attend! There was an awesome speaker there, and she even got a bunch of useful gifts to help her get started with life on her own!

And a few days before that, Nick and I went to another Sounders game with his dad and sister, Erin! It's always fun getting to spend time with her, especially since she's so laid-back and messes around with Nick and I! Oh, and the 11's? A Sounders player, Steve Zakuani, broke his leg a few weeks ago in a game so we had the 11th minute dedicated to him! Awesome, right? I thought so too.