Rachel's Graduation Party

All the weather forecasters predicted rain, but Rachel must have some influential connections somewhere in the universe, because a beautiful day prevailed for her graduation party.

Here's the graduate with Lisa and Chelsea. As usual, there was plenty of great food - hamburgers and hot dogs from the grill, pasta salads, fruit salads, chips, dips...you name it.

Martha (Mom, Grammie) with Wes.

Cole enjoys his hotdog and some baked beans, but can't stop asking about the cake.

Joanie helps keep Heather busy so I can eat.

Elijah, at almost 6 months, is turning into a little body builder.

All the kids had a great time on the trampoline.

Here's Wes on the trampoline. I thought it would be the end of both him and the trampoline. And possibly Cole.

Danny rounded everyone up for a game of softball. I never knew Jesse was such a good ball player. Here he is pitching. It was good to see him. It's been a while.

And finally, luckily for Cole, it's time for CAKE.

Proud Mama and her daughter.

Congratulations to Rachel and her family. What an important milestone in her life. And so much lies ahead.