Jess went and got herself graduated!

It was a VERY close call...but Jess finally graduated!!!

Nevada State High School 

Class of 2012!

with the grad after the ceremony which...

was easily the best graduation ceremony I've ever attended! It lasted about...45 minutes, was very easy to get to (find/park/walk to/get seated/etc), short, sweet and to the point.

After her graduation, the family went back to the house and had a little party for her. Dad's entire side of the family came up/over for the graduation (and probably to see the rest of us too) which I think is so cool. We did some chatting and whatnot that afternoon, and then all the grandkids went and played games/laser tag that night. 

Here's a snap-shot of one of the better moments during the chat:

Buddha Light, Bill and Buddha (uncle Todd)

It was a lot of fun getting to see the fam and celebrate Jess. That was also the same day (/night) I left for the cruise, so a lot of good things were packed into a small amount of time, but a lot of laughs were had, for sure!