A Bit Of Sewing, A Lot of Grad

 Yesterday was sunny and warm. The high got to 17C. This morning it is clear and 7C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 18C. 

Lifestyle

I was out the door to make sandwiches early. We got the job done in good time and I was home by 10 am with a stop in town. 

I was out again to family's house by 2 pm. I sat in their office with son and daughter-in-law as 4 boys finished getting ready for grad pictures and prom. It was great to meet and talk to 3 of grandson's friends. 

We got to school in good time and the boys had pictures taken. The teacher who was doing pictures enjoyed working with the boys. They have some fabulous shots that they will enjoy for years to come. 

We visited with some parents and one boy I haven known for 2 years gave me a huge hug. His mom and dad flew in from the Dominican for grad. I also met other parents and visited with them. I also visited with parents I have known for 6 years. 

After pictures, we went into the cafeteria to have some fabulous finger foods and then there was the parent/student waltz. The grads then got on a bus and headed to Halifax for their grad party at a hotel. We stayed behind for a slide show of all the grads and drank a glass of champagne. It was home to have pizza for dinner. 

I am going to admit I was sore from so much standing. My back was the sorest as was the glute muscle. I would stand and then walk around to relieve the pain. I finally ended up sitting. I was in bed early as I was tired. I slept all night which I didn't expect. 

Sewing

 I decided to do some sewing yesterday morning. I sewed together all the strips and made the binding for the quilt. It is sitting in a pile on the cutting table. 

I also played and got 4 more flying geese made for the doll's quilt. They are so easy to make now that I have done so many. 

I now have enough for one side of the quilt. It won't take long to do the 12 geese for the other side. 

I am going to make an apron later on. I have the perfect combination of fabric for the first one. 

This one I will gift to daughter. I have enough of the print to do some other kitchen items for her. I will have to buy more of the brown fabric as I only have 1 meter. 

Knitting

I didn't knit last night. 

Thoughts

    Yesterday's grad activity was very well done. Out of the group of 63 students, 4 started at the school in grade 6 and 3 more started in grade 7. These students are called lifers. The rest of the students came later with many coming in grade 11 to do their senior years at the school. A lot of the students will attend universities in Nova Scotia with a few attending universities in Ontario, one in the US, and some in their home countries. 

    It was interesting watching the students move out of the dorms while grads were having pictures taken. Boxes upon boxes of sports equipment was loaded into vehicles. Others were packing boxes of personal items to take home for the summer. Quite a few of the students leave their belongings in boxes which are stored for the summer while the dorms are cleaned ready for late August. 

Today

I leave here to go to family's at 10:15 am. We will attend the grad's church service, then have lunch in the cafeteria, and attend the grad ceremony. We should be home mid afternoon. I am going to relax, water my vegetables, and get ready for Sunday as I am going to watch grandson play his last game of soccer with this team. I do hope to knit tonight. 

Until the next time..............................................................