Tawny's Graduation

It seems like just yesterday, it was her first day of Kindergarten. I even remember the little denim dress and sunflower hat she wore...with her long pony tails...so young and innocent! Hollin and I took a trip with them to Disneyland, before Joseph and I even started dating...we were already friends with Paul and Marcy and Shawn and family...

Now, 13 years later...Class of 2008...Tawny has finally graduated and into the real world she'll go. She was so excited this day had finally come. I can't even believe it's been this long and she's 18 years old. She graduated with FFA honors and of course with her sports...playing soccer and running track through her high school years. School is not over for her yet though...it's only the beginning of bigger and better things. She plans on attending Central Arizona College and trying out for Track there.

The Basha High graduation ceremony was at the Wells Fargo Arena at ASU. So, of course we had to take some pictures by the stadium bell... We are so proud of her. She is a good kid and I hope nothing but good comes her way. We love you Tawny!

And.........Since we were at the Wells Fargo Arena, I had to stop and pay a tribute to my Grandfather's Hall of Fame plaque on the wall of the Arena. He played football for ASU, and was the first player to be drafted by the NFL. He play with the Chicago Bears for 2 years, then ended up leaving to pursue teaching and coaching (pro players didn't make much money back then). He taught at the UofA first, then ended up at ASU, where he taught Hygiene and P.E., and coached Swimming, Gymnastics, Football, Tennis, and Golf. He was the MAN who started Gymnastics at ASU and was given an award last year for 50 years of Gymnastics at ASU. There has only been 3 coaches in the history of ASU Gymnastics and he was the first. He was one amazing athlete and man, and I only hope that one of my children accomplish what he did in sports and education!