It seems like just yesterday we were registering Jordan for kindergarten and
he was asking me what box we should check in regard to his ethnicity because
"my skin is brown mommy, they don't have a brown box". I giggled and
giggled over that as Jordan tans very easily and he obviously realized it even
at the age of six!
Speaking of tanning, these two always enjoy competing to see who is darker
by the end of the summer! I will give you one guess who wins this contest!
Jordan chose the menu and we had a spread of food! Daniel flew into Indy
and picked up Hoffa's smoked pork and chicken BBQ per Jordan's request on
his way up. It was delicious!!!!
Jordan chose a cake representing where he graduated from, Homestead and
their colors of blue and gold. He also chose where is next chapter will begin,
at Indiana Wesleyan University, and their colors as well. The cross and the
basketball represent the two things in his life he has been most passionate
about:)
He displayed all of his jerseys over the years, pictures, awards, medals etc.
Yep, we have sure spent lots of hours inside gyms over the past 15 years and
I wouldn't trade it for anything!
Jordan and Lora! Part of our extended family:)
Senior year memories:)
Gabriella with Mrs. T! Gabbie couldn't wait to give Mrs. T hugs at every
basketball game and any time we see her out:)
Jordan and Zach. I remember seeing these two play ball together at recess in
first grade and beyond, on several teams together in elementary school,
attending the same youth groups at our church and then spending their senior
year together! Love these guys!!
Soooooo glad Mandy, Cheryl, Kenzie and Dillion could make it to the party!!!
They have had a lot go on and we are thankful we were able to spend some
time together!
This is Dillion, my great nephew! Yep, go ahead and ooh and ahhhh as I'm
sure he totally captures your heart like he does mine!!
I could not get enough of this little guy yesterday!! I really think he and I
should spend some time together with a camera!!! He is just as precious as
he looks!!!
Gabriella with Kenzie, Dillon's sister!
You will see more of these two in a bit:)
Mr T with the boys!!
Papaw and Jordan!! These two both shared the same passion of basketball
during their high school career!
Kevin my newest BIL and Clint my brother playing corn hole.
Gavin our nephew and Denny my other brother playing as well! Please ignore
the yellow grass as they have put a watering ban in place due to our lack of
rain.
Kenzie and Gabriella aka as Tinkerbell and the Princess Ladybug!
Kyle, Jordan and Kyle! These three spent A LOT of time together during
basketball and let's say other adventures as well!!
Couldn't be more proud of my baby!!!
If you can see the red tubular item at the front of the table this was Jordan's
kindergarten time capsule. I honestly didn't know that he had saved it! We
opened it up and were amazed at how many things have stayed the same
over 12 years! His favorite thing to do at recess, play basketball. Out of
three friends he listed in kindergarten he ended up graduating with one of
them. His favorite book, Michael Jordan. His favorite class at school, physical
education, which is his major in college! What he wants to do when he grows
up, play basketball...he wants to be a physical education teacher, coach
basketball and be a youth pastor! I don't have a doubt God has had a plan for
his life all along!!
Very excited for his future!!
Jake and Jordan!!! These two were also in school together several years ago!!
We love this family!!!
Daniel made two trips home from North Carolina in two weeks to be here for
Jordan's graduation and open house!! What an awesome big brother!! He is
also the newest fire fighter in North Carolina!! Sooo proud of him!!!
It's was an awesome day that we will always remember! Thank you to
everyone who came and made Jordan's graduation open house so very special
and memorable! We love you all:)
