The End Is Near

It should be the beginning of the end.

But, it is not.

Rain, rain, and even more rain kept it away.

But time didn't wait. It kept marching on.

And, now the end is so very near.

Less than a month.

The first of many graduating traditions.

Meant to be done when 2,016 hours remain for the senior class, but unfortunately, that moment came and went during an extremely rainy period. While alternate dates were chosen, they too were wet.

Perseverance paid off and the beginning of the end finally took place.

Graduating Class of 2016

Sparkling grape juice to toast in the end of their high school career!

And, of course, gobs and gobs of photo opportunities!

Elizabeth and Abbi- swim team sisters.

Maggie and Abbi- sisters at heart.

Abbi's small group.

Swim team captains.

Soon to be an only child. I think Jacob is going to really miss her.

Six, five, four; soon to be just three!

Amid the cheers, laughter, and smiles the realization of difficult goodbyes mingled within.

Despite emotions raging up, Mom did well.

No tears, yet....