Graduating Elementary School

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This is a big month for D.. not only will he be turning 11 this week but he also graduated elementary school! They held a simple outdoor ceremony. Guests we kept at a minimum but it was special nonetheless.        


He received a certificate of graduation from his principal
 

and a dragon pin (their school mascot) from the vice principal


His two teachers.


and my parents who live on a whole different continent yet decided to come visit us for a couple weeks.

We went out to celebrate that night at The Melting Pot. The kids had never had tried fondue before.




I can't believe D is going to be a middle schooler soon.. I am both excited and terrified for him.  

D's thoughts on going to graduating elementary school on moving on to middle school: 'I am looking forward to lockers and picking classes. I will miss having recess because there is no recess in middle school. I am scared about forgetting things and the possibility of detention but still excited to be going to middle school.'  




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Jennifer said…
Aww congrats to him!

Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer
6/21/2021
Marie Smith said…
Congratulations to your son. Such a lovely family celebration!
6/21/2021
Heather{Our Life In a Click} said…
Excited and terrified! I get it!! These milestones are so bittersweet. Did they like the Melting Pot? That's so nice your parents were able to visit!
6/21/2021
Martha said…
Congrats to your son! They grow up way too fast. So nice to have your parents come to visit too. The Melting Pot is always a fun place to celebrate. :)
6/21/2021
Debra She Who Seeks said…
A big milestone! Congrats to D! So nice that your parents are visiting too. Fondue is always a fun meal!
6/21/2021
Kelly said…
What a special event!! Even better that your parents got to be a part of it.

They're meant to grow up, but I can totally relate to the mixed emotions.
6/21/2021
Sparkles and Lattes said…
Congrats to him on graduating elementary school. That is awesome that your parents were apart of it. My in-laws were too and then my parents and sister as well that evening!
6/21/2021
Jeanie said…
Congratulations to him! That's a very big deal. And I'm so pleased that your parents could travel to attend. That had to mean such a lot.
6/21/2021
Polyester Princess said…
Congratulations to your son, but for his 11th birthday, and graduating from elementary school. How lovely that your parents flew over for the ceremony. This must have made it even more special for him! xxx
6/21/2021
Janie Junebug said…
He looks so sweet and happy, although he's at the age that he might not like being described as sweet.

Love,
Janie
6/21/2021
Liz A. said…
Congrats to D. They make the transition to middle school rather quickly, so it'll be fine. (I get to see this first hand :)
6/21/2021
Carole's Random Life said…
Congratulations to your son! How wonderful that your parents were able to be a part of the celebration.
6/21/2021
karen said…
congrats to your son! and yay for FAMILY visiting, I know how much you missed them :)
6/22/2021
Linda Stoll said…
What a wonderful family celebration! So grateful your parents could be there to share the joy ...
6/22/2021
Rajani Rehana said…
Beautiful blog
6/22/2021
Red Rose Alley said…
Oh, what a special day for your son! And a wonderful family celebration. That's great that your parents came all the way to celebrate with you all. I know that isn't easy. I'm so happy for you and your family. Yes, middle school is sometimes an awkward time, but don't worry, I think your son will do fine. It's just part of the school age years. You are an aware and wise Mom, so I think you'll be good too. : )

~Sheri
6/22/2021
bread&salt said…
Great news! Congrats to him.
6/22/2021
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom said…
Congrats to him and welcome to middle school!

Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
6/22/2021
Kathrine Eldridge said…
Congrats to your son and what a wonderful night out!

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6/22/2021
Veronica Lee said…
Congrats to your little man! So glad your parents could be there to share the joy .
6/22/2021
Elephant's Child said…
How wonderful that your parents could be with him on this special day. Our borders are still closed and it would not have been possible here.
6/22/2021
Evi Erlinda said…
Congratulations, D!
D's eyes and nose look like grandfather's.
6/22/2021
Christine said…
Very nice memories created!
6/22/2021
Emmylou said…
Aaaaaww....congrats to D:) Pretty soon, it'll be high school graduation...time flies by, eh?
6/22/2021
Jodie's Touch of Style said…
How wonderful that your parents were there too!!
XOOX
Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
6/22/2021
Ginny Hartzler said…
Great pictures of the graduation. And how great that your parents travelled to see it. The first time for fondue would be really fun! I remember back in the 70's when it was so popular, we had two sets.
6/22/2021
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
Congratulations to D! Graduating from elementary school is a major milestone and it's wonderful that your parents were able to join in the celebrations.
6/22/2021
ALLIE NYC said…
Oh wow congratulations to him!! I remember how exciting this was, really going from grade school to junior high is big step--like college! Looked great, thanks for sharing : )

Allie of
www.allienyc.com
6/22/2021
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra said…
Awww, congrats to your son on graduating from elementary school. Such a big milestone and that's so wonderful that your parents were able to be present for it. And I hear you on being excited yet terrified. My son starts high school in the fall and I feel the same way.
6/22/2021
Lovely said…
Congratulations to D! How wonderful your parents travelled to be part of this celebration!
xoxo
Lovely
www.mynameislovely.com
6/22/2021
Nancy Chan said…
Congratulations to your son. I am sure he is excited and looking forward to middle school. He is a handsome young men. So nice to have your parents visiting you. Great to be enjoying meals together. Happy family.
6/22/2021
R's Rue said…
Congratulations D. So happy for you. You’ll do well in middle school. Looks like a wonderful evening at the Melting Pot. So special. Hope your week is filled with more blessings.
6/23/2021
Laura B said…
That is so wonderful! Congratulations to him!
6/23/2021
Polly said…
A new chapter in his life is beginning. It doesn't seem 5 minutes since my grandson was that age! Looks like you all had a great time.
6/24/2021
Gemma said…
So lovely! congratulations to him.
Gemma x
6/25/2021
Penghuni 60 said…
congratulations to him
6/25/2021
Amy Johnson said…
Awww, congratulations to your son. It looks like it was such a special day. What wonderful grandparents to make the trip for this special occasion.
6/26/2021
Mica said…
Congrats to your son on graduating! It's so nice that your could all celebrate together as a family :)

Hope that you are having a nice weekend :) Another cold one here, but it has stopped raining!

Away From The Blue
6/26/2021
Sakuranko said…
Congratuolations to him! My best wishes and blessings
6/27/2021
Angie's Recipes said…
Congratulations to D and the whole family!
6/28/2021
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