My Baby Boy - A High School Graduate

Where does the time go?  It doesn't seem that long ago that Cameron was in First Grade talking with a sweet little lisp, cuddling with me, and looking up at me through those cute little glasses.  He has grown into the funniest, loving, and compassionate young man.  We are so very blessed.

I had Cameron's Graduation party at our house.  I threw the idea of having it at home last year and James said "sure".  Little did he know that I meant that and a couple of months ago mentioned it again and he said "call First Baptist Church of Lincoln and see if their fellowship hall is available", it's where I had Christian's party which was great, it's right across from the school but I had my heart set on having it at home.  I reluctantly called, unfortunately they were all booked up.  So my amazing husband worked his tail off fixing up our yard, decks, you name it.  Cameron and I raked and hauled lots of leaves but James still takes the cake on all the work he did, I was so proud of him, he gave me my wish to have this party at home.  Yes, our house is small, yes, it was crowded, but it was awesome.  Over 50 people came, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, church family, my cousin - Marcelena, from Texas!  It was wonderful!

 My mom, Marilee, Cameron, and my aunt, Barbara.

 He is so goofy and strong...

 Really strong...

 

This is my favorite thing on display at his party, a kindergarten self portrait.  It is so sweet and really captures him perfectly, an adorable, carefree little boy with glasses.  People asked me if I cried at graduation...I didn't, but when I came across this picture I teared up a little.  I miss my boys being little, they were so much fun, they still are just in a different way.  I know they have to grow up and that's probably why I didn't cry, I'm looking forward to the next chapter of their (my babies) lives and mine and James' as well.

"Children are a gift from God; they are his reward." Psalm 127:3