Congratulations Sean

It was a very unreal event Wednesday June 1..  It was my the day my little brother graduated high school. It was a great day all around.  I picked up grandpa and we headed for Redlands. Once arriving at home we were able to change and headed to an early dinner.  The Olive Garden was the winner.  They seemed to realize that we would be a bit loud and seated us in our own private room.  Guess they were right I mean we are the Vessey's. We can be a bit loud!  We had a great meal laughing and coming to the realization that Sean was done with high school.. Then realized that KK only has 2 years and she will also be walking into the Bowl to receive her diploma.

We picked the best seats, Sean and all his friends walked right next to us. We managed to snag a few pictures.  He had a graduating class of 800 something I believe, only a few more than Brennan who graduated with a whole 69 students!!  The ceremony was great. All the speeches given were great and many talked about football and especially on the fact that they beat Redlands High (my Alma mater) with only 2 seconds on the clock.  Best part is that Sean was the holder so he was on the field for that last attempt play!! That video is in another blog from earlier in the year.. The class of 2011 is the first in REV history to keep the smudge pot at REV - all 4 years Sean was a wildcat they beat the RHS!! They also mentioned the amazing season that the women's water polo team had. Needless to say KK gave a little cheer for it!!

Then we got to the part about actually calling the students names... We waited and waited and finally Sean made the quick walk across the stage and officially became a high school graduate. The ceremony ended with a wonderful show of fire works.

Go SEAN!!!

 Guess he is my little brother only in age...

 Always soooo cool!!!

After graduation we headed home for some celebrating with cake and ice cream of course.  Mom had gotten a huge cookie to heat up in the oven then we added some ice cream.. The day could not have gotten any better!! 

Sean & mom with his cookie!!!

So Congratulations Sean you are a high school graduate for over a month now. It has been a wonderful journey with you and I have enjoyed being able to go back to high school football games for a specific reason. To watch you kick butt!!  You always have me laughing and you tell the best stories.  Remember don't ever lose your imitations of the gardener and others... I look forward to coming out to visit you at Northern Arizona. When I am invited!!!