Hannah's high school graduation

My little girl all set to graduate.  This has been a long time coming and yet it seems like only yesterday I was wondering if I would ever be able to have any children.  I am so proud of Hannah.   She is a tough cookie and a sweet cookie as well.  I love that I have been able to be her mom.

She has not only graduated from high school but has completed extra work to start out on her path to her career.  She is working as a certified nurses assistant (CNA) at a local nursing home.  She has some patients that are about as sassy as she is.  Hannah is a very hard worker and is dedicated to what she starts.  She is a born leader, and as that leader she inspires and motivates.  I love you Hannah, and I am proud to be your mom and your friend.

No matter where you are, no matter what you are doing, I want you to know that I am here for you.

                                   Derek has a power of love and gentleness and compassion, it gives others strength and I am forever grateful that he shares that with us!

He sure is getting tall!  This is his saxophone!  To say he loves it would be an understatement!  I love that he loves beautiful music.  His soul is drawn to it.  I love to hear him create and play his music.

Proud Mamma and her daughter in her cap and gown.  We are at the Huntsman Center just before the ceremony.

Derek's turn will be in no time at all!

There is my Hannah Marie Ely!

Here is the front of the program

There is my Hannah, in the center.  What a wonderful night!

Wow, a lot of graduates!

Here is Hannah getting her diploma.

Her diploma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a happy night!