Graduation

So here it is, the reason we came to SC in the first place: Uncle Derek's graduation...

The arena as it looked when we came in (I don't know why I didn't think to get any pictures of the outside).

Alexis checking things out.

The graduates coming in.

The seats filling up.

If you click on this, and look VERY closely, you can see Uncle Derek.

Imagine Alexis' surprise when she saw another baby wearing the same dress, so embarassing!

Uncle Derek is about half way back, behind the row of empty seats, near the middle. Can you see him now?

They moved the graduation along very well, but you were not allowed to applaud or yell until ALL of the graduates had been announced (they even threatened to have you removed and possibly prosecuted if you broke the rules - it took A LOT of willpower to remain quiet when they announced his name!!!).

Uncle Derek getting his diploma on the jumbo-tron!

Smiling as he walks away with his diploma!

Walking off the stage.

It's official!!

Uncle Derek and Grandma.

Mommy and the graduate.

Alexis wearing Uncle Derek's cap.

Great-Grandpa, Uncle Derek, and Great-Grandma.