Graduation Time

Alex, my oldest son, graduated high school on Thursday evening, May 24th.  It was a really nice ceremony, and here are some pictures of the family with the graduate:

And me and Alex:

And here's one of Alex with his girlfriend Dottie:

Aren't they adorable together?  We are so proud of Alex!  He graduated with honors and a 4.2 GPA.  And I didn't even cry!  I think I'm saving that for when he moves out and starts college.

Tyler is doing great as well, he's happy to be done with middle school and anxious to start high school.  I'm sure he will make lots of new friends!

I've been busy crafting!  Spinning, beading, knitting, and crocheting.  I made my mother some coasters and a dishcloth, and I put them in a cute crocheted basket in the shape of a coffee mug.  She loved it!

I also made the jewelry that I wore to Alex's graduation.  I used Swarovski pearls in a coral color to make a necklace, earrings, and a bracelet.

I just can't believe the boys are out of school and it's summertime!  Happy crafting, everyone!

Back to School

The boys are back to school! My oldest son, Alex, is a high school senior, and my youngest son, Tyler, is in 8th grade in middle school. Both of them have lots of exciting things going on this year.
Alex is in a magnet program, which is held in a regular high school, but he takes magnet as well as regular classes. This has given him a big advantage when it comes to college, he's already tested out of having to take several college classes. This fall, as part of a school class, he's doing an internship. He will be working at Georgia Tech Research Labs doing cybersecurity. I'm really excited for him and can't wait to see how much he learns!
Tyler also has some fun things going on this year. He has transferred to a different middle school, and he's really enjoying meeting lots of new people. He's taking first year Spanish, and he's still playing cello in the orchestra. The school orchestra will be playing at an Atlanta Braves baseball game, as well as at the Georgia State Capital, and even Disneyworld! He'll be doing a couple of fundraisers to help pay for the trip to Orlando to go to Disneyworld.
I've been even more busy than usual with my knitting and crocheting! I just finished a beautiful pink and rose toned shawl, and already have several more projects on the needles. One of my husband's co-workers has purchased some things from me, including the shawl, so I'm anxious to get her items done for her. Next up is a beaded hat and scarf set!