Graduation Day!

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Today our son Christopher graduates from High School.



 I knew this day would come.




 A new journey awaits.



In the words of Dr. Seuss...

"You have brains in your head. 
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go."


Congratulations Chris!

Comments

Low Tide High Style said…
Congratulations to your son Chris! I'm sure you are very proud! Our son graduated last Wednesday, he is my baby so it was bittersweet!

I hope you have a wonderful celebration today!

Kat :)
June 6, 2010 at 7:03 AM
debi said…
There is nothing like the bittersweet joys of our children growing up! Take it from an emptynester and new grandma! Congratulations to you and your (handsome) son!!!
June 6, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations to your son. Great quote from Dr. Seuss - we gave that book to all 3 of our kids as they went off to university.
June 6, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said…
Congratulations to Chris. What a great day. I know you are very proud. Such a momentus occassion. Enjoy. Hugs, Marty
June 6, 2010 at 7:41 AM
Cashon&Co said…
Oh, i had a little pang in my heart.... a drop in my stomach when i read this! I know that these years go by SO quickly and that my boys before I know it will be graduating and leaving the nest....Congratulations to your handsome son...I know he will be a successful man because he has such a loving and supportive and proud mom. I'm getting up from my computer right now to go give my boys a big bear hug and treasure what little time I have before they become men and grown up!!! obviously i'm not ready ---hahahah......Congratulations!!!
June 6, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Kat said…
Congratulations to Chris! I know how proud you are. I also know what a bittersweet time this is! Love the passage from Dr. Seuss, the perfect quote for such a momentous occasion. Kathy
June 6, 2010 at 7:53 AM
Anonymous said…
Wonderful day - and thank you for that Dr Suess gem, I didn't know it!
Congratulations, you must be very proud.
June 6, 2010 at 8:14 AM
sharon santoni at my french country home said…
Congratulations to your son, and all the best for his future plans.
How nice to see Dr Zeuss quoted, definitely a hero of mine!
Sharon
June 6, 2010 at 8:35 AM
Kathysue said…
Hi Terri, I am writing this as I sit on my son's sofa in LA 20 min away from UCLA!! Please give Christopher my best wishes and a hug. I am sending you and Chris a very good supportive hug. I know how bitter sweet this day is, boy did it get here quickly. You as a family are about to go through a new door and it is going to be a wonderful journey, Congrats to your whole family,have fun at all the parties,we will have to talk next week, love you sweet friend,Kathysue
June 6, 2010 at 8:56 AM
1 Funky Woman said…
Congrats to the new graduate! I wish him good luck in his future and for you since your baby bird is flying the nest!
June 6, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Beach House Living said…
Many Congratulations to you Christopher. You must be very excited and looking forward to UCLA. Wishing you a bright and happy future.

All of you must be so proud.
June 6, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Unknown said…
Wow! Congrats...a true milestone for you both. Can not imagine how proud you must feel, and that it must also be somewhat bittersweet as well. Love the Dr. Seuss quote!
June 6, 2010 at 10:43 AM
lisaroy said…
Congrats! I'm sure it feels as though the years have flown by! : )
June 6, 2010 at 12:03 PM
A Perfect Gray said…
o, this makes me cry. my own son is in his second year of high school now!

best wishes to your handsome young man! I know you are proud.
June 6, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations to your son! Such a big day for you both! xo
June 6, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Beth said…
Congratulations!! Oh, Teri, you must be so proud of him! What a great accomplishment! I wish him great success in all he does! xoxo Beth
June 6, 2010 at 1:36 PM
Kerry said…
Congratulations to Chris and to you guys...they never do it alone! What an exciting time. Enjoy.
June 6, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Angie said…
Congrats to you on your graduate!!! I can only imagine how bitter sweet this must be. My oldest is about to graduate from elementary and headed off to middle school. Think of me come Thursday cause I'll most likely be balling in a corner somewhere! ;)
June 6, 2010 at 7:08 PM
FrenchBlue said…
Congratulations Teri and Chris!!! What a cutie pie...he will go far with that smile of his. A special time in both of your lives~ Thanks for sharing it!
XO
June 6, 2010 at 8:09 PM
lisa golightly said…
Oh the places he will go ... Congratulations to Chris and his proud mama and papa !!! What an exciting time with such possibilities ahead ! Missed and thought of you today. You had a much better extravaganza to be at !!!! XO Lisa
June 6, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Sherry said…
And, so his journey begins. Congrats! Our son just finished his freshman year at college. Oh, what a difference a year makes.

xoSherry
June 7, 2010 at 4:41 AM
Unknown said…
Congratulations Terri to you and Chris. I'm sure he is off to some grand adventures. My little guy graduates from Prek-K tomorrow --- and off to Kindergarten next year. I'm sure I'll blink and he'll be graduating from high school! xoxo
June 7, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations to you, Chris and, of course, CHRIS! You two have done an amazing job raising him! He has a bright, bright future ahead of him!

Miss you!

xo
Eddie + Jaithan
June 7, 2010 at 7:00 AM
La Dolfina said…
Thank you so much everyone for all your kind words and well wishes!!!!
It is very exciting and bittersweet at the same time and it's so nice to have support and understanding for life's journeys from all of my wonderful bloggy friends.
I love you guys :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XO
June 7, 2010 at 7:59 AM
sealaura said…
congratulations to you and your son for reaching such a milestone. I do love Mr. Seuss, I never tire of hearing his wise words. all the best to the graduate!
June 7, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Tuuli - Lumo Lifestyle said…
What a special day! Congratulations!
June 8, 2010 at 1:12 AM
The Memoirs of Anastasia said…
Did you make the card? He must have felt extra special to have a personalized card! You're right, I'm pretty close to his age at (almost) 23, but my husband is a little older at (almost) 28! I think we both look younger than we really are though. Frustratingly enough, I get carded for everything, including buying spray paint for my projects! haha Will Henry's (my husband) brother has decided to go to UCLA as well, so chances of us running into each other have greatly improved!
June 8, 2010 at 3:07 PM
Dumbwit Tellher said…
Theresa I'm so glad I found your post on your son's graduation. June has been such a mad month but you've been on my mind. Em walked down that isle June the 4th & I'm still not use to the idea of her leaving home. Christopher is such a handsome young man & I can't believe we have kids the same age! Em would of LOVED going to UCLA. Now that reality is sinking in she's going to Washington State Univ., I think she regrets a bit not searching out more in CA. She slipped into what is comfortable & she had two siblings that have gone there. She already is worrying about missing the sun.

Congrat's to Christopher, to you dear mom and to your husband. You must be busting with pride?!! Must show Em Christopher's cute photo!

Such the perfect post ( :
xoxo deb
June 22, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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