This was supposed to be the last "2020 Project" entry. They turned 18 last week. Emma was supposed to graduate last week; Lara this week. But, instead, we are still in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, and we are on like week 1200 (ok, just 11) of a stay-at-home order we affectionately, called quarantine. Oklahoma (and Stillwater) is in Phase 2 of the reopening, so more places are open for business, but not everything. And we still stay home most of the time. And still wear protective masks when we got out. Hand washing and hand sanitizing are top priorities! But, things are starting to come back to life.
It was also supposed to be the Stillwater High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony this weekend. But, it has been rescheduled for late July. In honor of that missed occasion, here is Lara's graduation announcement and social media post about her college choice:
Since some students won't be able to be at graduation this summer, the high school celebrated the Senior Class all week on social media and with small things happening around town. Lara missed out on it, because, well, she was on "make-up" Spring Break." More on that later. In the meantime, her family decided she needed to be represented at the drive-through, plus we wanted to make sure she got the gifts, gift cards, t-shirts, and other goodies being handed out. We drove through her elementary drive through and the high school.
In the meantime, while Lara was out of town, I did get to see Emma for one night! She had some work to do in Stillwater, so she spent one quick night with us to cut down on her driving!
And Lara, the beach bum, spent a week on the Gulf Coast of Texas with 3 of her favorite friends. Her friend Kendall's family has a condo on the beach at Port Aransas, and they were going down for a week to get a break from and coronavirus craziness and to get away from the quarantine. So, they told Kendall to bring friends. Lara was among the chosen! While I was a little nervous to let her go, her BFF Erika was going, plus I knew she was in great hands! Their buddy Karsten rounded out the group, and the had the time of their lives! Days on the beach, cruising around in a golf cart, fun activities, and mentoring from 2 older friends. So glad Lara got a vacation with friends before going to college. She came home on Sunday, and we were all so glad to have her back in the house!
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| On the beach at Port A! |
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| Karsten, Kendall, Erika, Lara |
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| At the pottery painting place |
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| BFF's in the Golden Hour Light - singing I would assume! |
So, like I said this should be the last entry. Based on the goal I set out when I first started this in the middle of summer 2017. But, life throws curve balls. And I know I have at least 2 more entries with this project, as I have 2 high school graduations to attend in the next 9 weeks. Emma moves to Campus in 8 weeks. Lara in 11 weeks. So, we will enjoy our summer. The last summer of being a care-free teenager. College starts soon. The real work begins. Childhood is indeed, fleeting.
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