8th Graduation-
Delaney graduated last night from 8th grade. It's a pretty big deal around here and the girls really dress up, the guys often wear suits as well. The HS gym was packed! I found a seat in the nose-bleed section. Tyler and Megan came. Maura was working. I was so proud of Delaney! They decided to change things this year, give out fewer awards here, so the night would be a bit shorter, so I didn't know what it would be like. We knew she would get an award for being in Student council, but beyond that, it was unknown. She received an award for being on the A/B honor roll all year, for having perfect attendance, for being a good roll model in the school (wolf call) and a presidential award (with a certificate and letter from President Obama) After the awards, they handed out graduation certificates and then it was over and the mad crush of people surged out of the gym and into a much smaller room for the reception. It took me a long time to find Delaney, in fact, I waded half way through the room before I turned around and saw Tyler heads above everyone, and saw she was with him. Here's a benefit for him being so tall! After a while the room emptied out enough that you could see and take pictures of Delaney with some of her friends.
There was a dance after the awards and I think Delaney had a blast. The whole class goes to Silver Dollar City today and I am working. I hope all the ones I love come to see me and the ones who bug me stay away. LOL

Delaney and Brooke at 8th grade grad.