Senior Dinner

Tyler's grad slide.  This is hard to see.  I am going to try to get a copy from the school and I will repost.  The yellow background on the slide means he graduated with HONORS. 

Garrett Crabb.  This is Tyler's best buddy.  He got an English award and they honored Garrett by giving him a Kindle.  He loves to read and was so very excited.

Tyler with his SENIOR ROSE!

As they called each senior up to receive their rose, they asked each student if they wanted to thank anyone.  This is Tyler standing next to Edee, his absolute favorite teacher at VPHS.

Tyler thanking the staff.

Tyler gave a heartfelt thank you to each one of the staff members who had helped him make it through this year.

My Tyler.

Kira Aarestad and Tyler.  She played a very influential part in his classes this year.  She was his Poetry / English teacher.

Tyler and Maura.  Tyler did not have her as a teacher, but he really liked her.

Tyler and Taylor Watkins - his girlfriend.

Taylor and Tyler. 

Tyler and Meredith Changeoux.  She is an amazing teacher and Tyler will always remember her.  Her husband is from Haiti and they have a foundation.  Tyler helped with their fundraiser a week ago and hopes to someday go to Haiti with Meredith and her husband to volunteer at their boys home/school.

Tyler went to Vantage Point High School for his senior year.  It is the alternative school in Adams 5 Star School District.  Unfortunately "ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS" get a bad name.  Let me put a plug in for this school - SIMPLY AMAZING.  There are only approximately 240 kids in the entire school.  It is NOT for bad kids, just kids to have a hard time coping in a traditional school setting.  It is the best school ever!  Tyler had an amazing experience at this school, which allowed him to graduate on time.  Wednesday, May 18th was his senior dinner.  All the seniors were invited to share with two people of their choosing to come, have dinner and honor the graduating seniors.  One of the teachers, Tracy Schuster, created a slide show presentation of all the graduating seniors.  Each had a picture of their choosing, had their senior quote and a couple facts about each student.  Of the 63 graduates, three students graduated with "HONORS", Tyler being one of them. 

Update

The last month has been crazy busy.  My sister, Janet (the Boss) turned 40.  It was low key because I was getting prepared for Tyler's Graduation.  This summer will be a make up party for her.  We took her to Macaroni Grill for her birthday dinner.  It was YUMMY!  I got her 3 slices of cheesecake from the Cheesecake factory - Key Lime (her favorite), Vanilla Bean and Peanut Butter Cup. 

She has always been there for me, to support me, to help me in raising Tyler.  She loves Tyler so much and would do anything for him.  She works two jobs, she is funny, loves shopping and shoes.

Dogs love Janet.  Once when she went to the groomers with me to pick up Sadee, all of the dogs that were there to be groomed rolled over for a belly rub.  She is the queen of belly rubs for dogs.  There is something about her that dogs can sense.  We call her Cesarita Milana (the female version of Cesar Milan, the dog whisperer).  She talks to them and they listen.  It is so funny.  My dogs LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her.

I love her and can always count on her to make me laugh no matter what is going on!  Happy Birthday to the BOSS.