graduation

I really thought this year I would keep up with my blog.
Hasn't happened like I planned.
Something had to take the back burner.
Guess this little blog was it.

But, now onto Sophie's big day.
An American Graduation!

In Germany they don't make such a big deal of wearing a cap and gown and promenading onto a football field with music playing in the background.

    All the while a stormy sky is setting up for tornado action!

 In our shades and lollipops in hand, we were ready for anything!

 Then, we saw Sophie walking in and stood up to cheer!

 So proud of our graduate!
Look at Class of 2013...

 The rain drops fell a little at a time.
Nothing too alarming...
Each student was called one by one by full name.
Across the stage they each went.
And then it was Sophie's turn.

   We yelled as she walked across the stage.
She got her picture taken (and thought it was weird to hold an empty book).
The graduates did this...

 (Do you see their hats in the air, German family? Such a fun tradition!)
Jada and I high-tailed it to where we thought Sophie would be by the field. 
Picked her up.
Drove to get some ice cream for home.  
Got home and it started POURING!
There were tornado warnings and a few touchdowns in Wichita, so we had to stay in the basement for the rest of the afternoon.
And since YESTERDAY seemed like Sunday, I felt like I had a whole extra day to this weekend!
Because of this afternoon's weather, we didn't get a chance to get a picture of Sophie in her cap and gown.  :(
But, she was surprised at her gifts- 
A Newton shirt- to always remind her she was/is a Railer.
An American flag shirt- to always remind her of her American family.
A homemade ruffled bag in the colors she likes (from the one on Pinterest).

What a special day for Sophie!  
It was fun to celebrate with her.