We drove to Scottsboro, Al on Wednesday for our nephew, Brock’s, high school graduation.

It was a great trip.  I don’t think I’ve been to a graduation since my own.  After one more niece I will be attending my own children’s graduation.  I felt very nostalgic watching the ceremony.  What a momentous occasion in those kid’s lives.  At 47, looking back, there is wisdom you know will come that as high school graduates seems unfathomable.  Oh, to know then what I know now.

I believe the biggest wish I would give myself is the ability to trust God’s leading, to hear that small still voice, to follow it and be able to know that voice from all the others that compete for my attention.

The night before graduation my mother and father-in-law gave Brock the nicest graduation party.

My proud husband and his nephew.

Brock is going to Auburn.  My husband went to graduate and undergraduate school in Auburn.  So, yes, we are die-hard fans!

Brock graduated at the top of his class and received an academic scholarship to Auburn University!  WAR EAGLE!

After graduation we enjoyed my in-laws beautiful yard.  I know they spent hours cleaning for the party.  Thanks guys!  We loved it!

My nephew was off to the beach with his friends as we prepared to drive back home to the nice tropical storm/hurricane that landed smack dab in the middle of Jacksonville!

However, we had a one day of relaxing by the pool and enjoying the garden before returning home.  Rocketman (my husband) likes to drive through the night so we all sleep while his sips coffee and drives.  Thanks babe!

This small critter joined us poolside.

Hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend!  We were blessed with 3-6 inches of rain!  The ducks are dancing (sorry, I missed that shot)!!