The Kassel Family Project Life 365

Laura’s throat started to hurt yesterday afternoon. By late evening, it was clear that she was sick. It got worse overnight, so I took her to Mizzou Quick Care this morning. She has strep throat, and it took her down fast. Hopefully, the antibiotic will get her back on her feet quickly.

The kids participated in the Gold Star Memorial Day Parade today. Laura carried the banner for Sterling Wyatt, who was an Eagle Scout from Troop 706.

She also participated in the flag ceremony at the Boone County Courthouse.

John marched in the combined high school band.

It was a great way to honor both the families and the service members who died for the freedoms that we all enjoy.

It was such a great Graduation party celebrating John. We had great food and drinks.

We had great desserts with Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, and Gooseberry Pie.

And, we had lots of people come to celebrate John. Unfortunately, I was so busy having a great time and chatting with everyone that I forgot to take pictures. However, we did get this one great selfie at the end of the night with the Illinois Blumes.

We all had a great time today, especially our Senior who kept thanking us for doing this for him. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate our graduate. Congratulations, John! We are proud of you!

I spent part of the day preparing for John’s graduation party. I made Gooseberry Pie.

I ordered and picked up a picture for this frame from Grandpa Ralph.

I finished the Senior table.

I wrapped up the day with more food preparation like chopping vegetables and cutting cheese into chunks while Andy smoked 20 pounds of chicken wings. Now, we just need family to arrive, and then it is party time!

He is, “The Graduate”!

We got to watch him cross the stage and accept his diploma.

We got to watch the cap toss at the end of the ceremony. “Strawberry Shortcake, Gooseberry Pie! V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Are we it? Well, I guess yes! Cause we’re the graduates of HHS!”

We took pictures with family and friends after. This is us with Grandpa Ralph.

I made sure to get one of John and his big sister.

And, I took several photos with different friends. This is John with his two best friends since Kindergarten.

Congratulations, John! YOU DID IT! We love you to the moon and back and even more!

Tamara completed John’s Cap and Gown photos, and I received them today. We started at Ridgeway Elementary School.

Then, we visited West Middle School.

We wrapped up at Hickman High School.

John did not want nearly as many pictures as Laura, but Tamara still captured some good ones in and around Hickman.

Of course, the cap throw is a necessity.

And, I wanted this tassel picture.

Thank you, Tamara, for capturing these photos of John! It is on to graduation tomorrow.