Matt's Graduation Party

We had a fabulous time celebrating Matt's academy graduation with friends and family.  The party was held at the local winery and it was a great venue for the party.

Matt's Mom and step-dad arrived to help us get set up.

Quickly, the place with busy with well-wishers.  It was a great turn out of friends and family.

Matt received many cute gifts.  This play "police" set was a hit- no pun intended! He also received a few bags of doughnuts and other similar things.

Grandma Marge and Matt- I just love this picture of the two of them!

Congratulations and job well done, Officer D!

Matt's Academy Graduation

We traveled to the ILEA 240th Graduation in August.  Many of our family members attended the ceremony that was held at a nearby school auditorium.  The ILEA director was the Master of Ceremonies.

Matt and his fellow classmates.  Lucky for us they were in alphabetical order so Matt was in the front row.

Matt was also recognized for being the class president.  This is a photo of the three class officers. Matt also gave the class speech during the ceremony.

Brock was in charge of "pinning" his daddy during the pinning ceremony.  What an honor for a little boy!

 

Matt's Mom and step-dad were there.

Matt's dad and step-mom.

Matt's brother and Rebecca.

Uncle Jim and Aunt Sondra came over to watch.

Grandma Karen

My mom and step dad were also there.  After the ceremony, most of us went to lunch at the Machine Shed.  It was great to be able to share this special day with our family.