My oldest and best friend, Teresa (yes, her name is Teresa too. But, I am Teresa #1 and she is Teresa #2) has two wonderful kids. She has done an awesome job raising them. Well, last weekend, they both graduated from high school. I had to be there. So, I decided to document this very special day for them. This is their graduation story. Here are few of my favorites from their day.

I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be away from my computer and phone for a few days. If you received an email that your prints were ready for pick up. I will contact you once I am back.

I want to tell you about my grandmother, Granny. I lived with my Granny until I was 24 and joined the Air Force. My Granny raised me, my sister, brother and 4 other cousins after their mom died. After I left home and was an “adult” I knew could still call her to ask her questions, even silly questions, like is $1.50 a pound a good price for half-runner beans or what flowers can I plant in my front yard that do not require lots of sunlight (this was my most recent question, two Saturdays ago) or to tell her I found white squash here (she would mail me some every summer from NC). She never laughs, she just answers them and I can hear the smile in her voice as she answers. She still calls me sweetie when I call her and still jokes when I say “I love you granny,” that she has been loving me for xx years now. I just wanted her to get better. She was a great second mother to me and I will miss her dearly. I know the next time I think a “I know, Granny would know,” thought it will hit me. But for today I wanted to tell you about my Grandmother, my Granny.

This from a few years ago.

Meet Lori’s kids. Lori wanted some updated photos of her kids so we met on Shawnee States campus and had some fun. She also wanted a special collage of her daughter doing a round and several somersaults. This girl is good. Enjoy.