A Reason for Celebration!

A grand celebration was had on Friday, May 23, 2008, as family joined in support of our sweet Kaity and her graduation from Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (boy, I sure am glad she is out of that school...typing that name is just a killer!) She was just beaming as she entered to Pomp and Circumstance with the other 35 graduates. It was a wonderful ceremony (if you can forget the rather long, dry speeches from two of the district administrators). There were personal stories, smiles, hugs, cheers, and, when her musical theater class got up to sing the final "Class" song - "You Gotta Have Heart and Music", all the graduates joined in jumping and clapping and cheering. Now, over the past five years, I have had my concerns about her school. It was brand new when she started there five years ago. It had many troubles. There were many changes. But I never doubted the tremendous arts education she received there. Those teachers are top notch...nothing better. And the school is so personal. Her principal didn't need to read her name off an index card; he knew her, and not because she was in trouble, but because he knew everyone. At the end, Kaity shed many tears...happy tears for all the wonderful friends she had made and for the chance for growth she had. We all went to Grandmas for a Cupcake feast. What fun.

Now, I just want to thank my wonderful children who always, always are there for their younger brother and sister!! Allison and Mike, thank you for driving so far (from Vegas) just to support your sister, and for bringing my sweet grandbabies!! Ethan and Cameo, thank you for coming, even after a long, hard day. Danyel, thank you for coming, even with the thought of Doran speeding back from Vegas for work, and thank you Doran for coming, even with being so exhausted (he made it for cupcakes). Morgan, well, we missed you...someday, sweetie, I know you will figure it out.