Brooke's Graduation Party

Yesterday was Brooke's graduation party. I didn't bring my camera so I don't have any pics. It was great to get to see everyone again. Except holidays, we don't get to spend a lot of time together. This was a fun day. The kids all had a good time playing. Elena was having fun with Allison. I can't believe Brooke is old enough to be graduating from high school. Every time someone graduates, it just makes me feel like I am getting older as well. It just seems like they are all, or should all, be young still. Anyway, Brooke got a lot of great stuff. Aunt Amy had a great idea by putting together an inspiration book for Brooke. All of the women in the family submitted an inspiration quote and a favorite recipe. Aunt Amy put all of this into a scrap book for Brooke. It came out really cute. This was a good idea. I like reading it though and seeing who came up with what. You could definitely tell who came up with their own ideas and who took a little from others [I won't name names. You know who you are! :) ] This was a great way to get everyone involved. The best messages, I think, came from Melinda and Melissa. These girls are still experiencing all of the things Brooke is going to face so their messags probably hit closer to home for Brooke. All of our messages probably will not apply until later in her life.