One of our favorite gals graduated High school. Brandi is an extraordinary talented, gifted, sweet, smart and Godly girl. She will be attending Bob Jones University in the fall studying Music Education. Brian and I were so excited to be able to celebrate with her at her graduation events.
Saturday was her Open House. The party was a success! It was a beautiful day, there was plenty of food, lots of guests, and everything just seemed to go perfect! Here are a few of the 150 some pictures I took:)
Brandi and I. She looks older than me. Almost like I am the one graduating HS. Oh well!

Brandi and Cathy.

The desert table...I was there often during the day and not just because I was the one responsible for refilling it but because I REALLY liked the peanut butter brownies. On the wall is Brandi's art pieces.

I love tis pic, where only the colors showed up on the food table...so fun!

This is the board I helped Cathy put together for Brandi's volleyball years.

Brandi's fine Arts display. She was in a traveling singing group all 4 years participated in 4 plays, among many more other events.

Here is a pic of me with one of my favorite babies, Elisabeth. I keep trying to talk my friend Rebecca into letting me keep her but she she isn't too thrilled with the idea.

Our Family photo! Hehe, just kidding. I just thought it was funny that I was inside holding a baby while Brian was outside holding another. When he walked in I just had to have a picture. We love these two kids!

Here is a part of the behind-the-scene team that kept the food supplied during the day.

Some church people that came to celebrate with Brandi.




Last night was her graduation ceremony and it was just awesome! The little stinker kept it a surprise, but she was one of the valedictorians! She also received a Warrior Award, which was based on her character and then she received the "Timothy/Mary" Award.
She did a wonderful job on her speech. I recorded as much as possible, but here is a clip of just the end.
In the beginning she also was in an ensemble and it was just beautiful! Here is a clip of that.
Brandi receiving her diploma. There were about 90 or so in her graduating class.

She really is such a phenomonal girl. I was just so proud of her, her accomplishments, and her testimony for the Lord.
Here Brandi is presenting flowers to her parents. I love this picture of them hugging!

Family photo: Cathy, Brandi, and Dave

Brian got one of my hug. I mostly love this picture because of her expression.
Brandi and me......my little sister!

Brian and I with Brandi.

Brandi with our Pastor and wife Gayla
Me with my sweet friend Cathy!
A big congratulations to Brandi!! We love her, we are proud of the beautiful person that she is and believe she will do great things for the Kingdom of God!
1 comment:
The party was a success! You kept that dessert table well-filled, Janelle. Good job! I didn't even notice Brandi's artwork on the wall :( Oh well :)
The graduation looks like it was wonderful and emotional! I remember how exciting it was to graduate from high school. I wish we coulda been there, but I don't think Matthew would have behaved nicely :)
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