Prom & Graduation

Computer problems continue, but here's a brief interlude provided courtesy of a borrowed 'puter. Long awaited photos of Molly going to prom and graduation! Since then the summer has begun in earnest, the kiddos are enjoying their downtime and free time, life is good. I'm working full time, so my impression of summer so far is just NOT having to blast them out of bed in the morning and chase down lunchbags and homework assignments - I'm sure they don't miss me waking them up, they are certainly enjoying staying up late at night, and I'm enjoying a more peaceful morning routine involving taking care of ONE person (moi) and leaving the household slumbering when I head off to work.This is my little chica and her BF on prom night. I loved seeing Molly all dolled up like this, she loved the dress, and her BF made sure his tie matched and all that good stuff. They looked so great heading off for the night out.

The Graduate before the ceremony, I think she's saying 'enough photos already mum' at this point. Doesn't this outfit just scream 'Hogwarts'? I think it's the crest that does it :)

Molly and her friend Taylor post-ceremony - they are SO happy to be done with school!

I have to say that this whole experience has made me realize how truly 'foreign' I am - I have no cultural reference at all for all this business of 'prom' and 'graduation', there are so many inherent traditions in this process that I'm totally clueless about. Nonetheless, I did my best to get clued in and make sure Molly enjoyed the once-in-a-lifetime experiences that high school graduation brings. I'm so proud of her, she's a lovely young woman and ready for the next steps of college and career.

Bring on the future, just one day at a time please!