Mallory and Logan's Graduation

Keith, Samantha and I went to WV this weekend to celebrate his niece, Mallory, and his nephew, Logan's, graduation. We had a great and crazy weekend. We got into town Thursday evening and just got home today. Between catching up with Keith's family, going to a graduation and celebration dinner Friday and Saturday, having a picnic (and corn hole competition) at Tami's house, and the drive to and from Parkersburg - we were on the go the whole weekend, but it was a lot of fun.

It made Keith and I sad though, to see Mallory and Logan graduating. Keith is incredibly close to Mallory and Logan, having grown up with them his whole life - they were always more like siblings. I have known them since they were 6! It was hard to see them so grown-up and it made us feel SO OLD!! But, it has been an honor seeing them grow up into such amazing adults -- what an honor to have them in our lives and to have such great people for my daughter to look up to! Though, it did make me realize how quickly time goes by and how one day I will be there with Samantha crying my eyes out.

Mallory graduated from Warren High School on Friday night. She is going to Wheeling Jesuit scholarship and is planning on doing Sports Medicine or being a PA, plus she is playing basketball for the school.

Mackenzie (above) and Vicki (below) loving on Samantha. They seriously fight over who can hold her next. In fact Mallory's first picture after graduation was even with Sami -- she is well loved!


Logan graduated from Parkersburg High School (our old stomping ground) on Saturday night. He is going to Marshall in the Fall. Here the Brooks take time for their photo op. :)

Of course, we had to have pictures with both graduates -- we were so proud of both of them!

(Below) Logan is pictured with his family. I was proud of his Mom, Vicki, she held up well without too many tears. I know it must be hard to see your first born leave the nest. Heck, I cry with joy (and sadness) every time Samantha does something new (yes, I am pathetic). ;)

Samantha did well for both graduations, even though they made for long days for her. Here she is sporting her new baseball hat. However, as you can see below, they did wear her out a little bit. She had a busy weekend for such a little girl.
To celebrate Logan's graduation we all went to Outback Saturday night. Friday night we also had a great meal at Da Vinci's, but Samantha was fighting sleep so much there that I didn't get pictures -- oh well, she is only 5 months old. ;)

Overall, it was a great weekend.

Congrats again Logan and Mallory - we are SO proud of you!!