Matt's Graduation

Last weekend, Evan's cousin Matt was graduating. Evan headed out with Cheyenne and Elliott-- since the graduation didn't start until 7:00 p.m., we figured Marilla and Lincoln probably wouldn't be a useful addition to the festivities.  Evan took these pictures, so if I mislabel something, it's because I wasn't there!  (or because I'm dumb, or tired... but we'll go with the wasn't-there defense.)

Taylor, highly excited about getting her picture taken.

Brooke and her mom.

Cheyenne, practicing her silly face.  I hear she out-weirded Laurie in a head-to-head competition.

Matt, the Man of the Hour.

Maranda!

Cake!

Brooke, who looks like, "Seriously, Evan?"

Maggie!

And Jessica!  (Cheyenne wasn't at all excited about seeing all these girls.)

Food!

Aunt Diana, enjoying some much-needed rest, after a roll-baking frenzy.

All dressed up!

Receiving his diploma!

Matt was the senior class vice-president, and he read the speech for the tassel-turning ceremony.

Matt with his grandpa.

And his sisters...

And siblings AND cousins...

With Laurie and Tom...

With Aunt Diana...

His aunt Charlene...

The Rule contingent...

Proud grandparents!

Then, back to the house for cake and ice cream.  Apparently, it was quite the party, if we're judging by Maggie's reaction!

Derek.

And then, Evan got the camera out for the family photos.  Here are the Dillons!

With the Rules...

The O'Connors...

With one lovely sister...

And the other lovely sister!

With his dad...

With Derek...

And with the whole shebang!  It sounds like a good time was had by all, by the time another graduation rolls around (Leigh Ann??) hopefully my kids will all be big enough to go!