Pictures At Last!

Well, we finally figured out how to post pictures on our blog with the laptop! I know it has been a week since Philip's graduation, but we still wanted to share about his special day since it was definitely one to remember. :)

We could not have asked for a better day to celebrate for Phil's graduation. Our family and church family gathered under our oak tree for Sunday worship, and we had a small graduation ceremony afterwards. We were so thankful to have our family come and worship with us! It made the day even more special! After worship, Dad and Mom stepped forward to say a few words about their graduating son. Also, Dad had asked Mr. Donahue and Philip's good friend Eli to say a few words as well. The ceremony was very moving and contained much encouragement and advice for Philip as he begins his new journey in life. After Eli, Mr. Donahue, and Dad had shared, Philip came forward and thanked everyone who had invested in his life during his years growing up. The speech was beautiful and caused many to tear up. :) Once he had finished and Dad had given him his diploma, he threw his hat in the air. It was official...he had graduated from home school!
Once the ceremony came to a close, the women immediately began to busily prepare for the banquet lunch. We were also extremely blessed to be able to visit with the Girotti family! They drove all the way from the beautiful mountains of VA to join us for worship and fellowship. Here I am with Meredith, Hannah, and Sarah. The lovely Girotti family!

Here are some of the ladies as they enjoy sweet conversation with each other. Mom and I could not have managed without the hospitable hands of these girls! Here I am pictured with (left to right) Ashley, Nicole, Hannah, Meredith, and Sarah.
Philip and Eli

Dad, Mr. Jones, Eli, and Jonathan enjoyed picking some tunes after the meal.

The ladies oohed and ahhed over both Sarah's and Hannah's quilting projects. Sarah brought the quilt that she had just finished, and Hannah showed us her sweet baby quilt that she had made. Meredith and I were so encouraged to see their projects because we are currently still working on our quilts. Thank you Hannah and Sarah for sharing with us!
Here are some very proud parents! We had such a wonderful time of celebrating and visiting last Sunday. Congratulations Philip for graduating into a new season of your life! We are very excited to see what the Lord has done already and what He is going to do through you! ~Alli