You've probably seen lots of photos of Krypto's friend, Ian, on the blog. He's kind of an adopted big brother to our kids and Indy and I would be lying if we didn't say that the thought of him graduating and moving away didn't bring some tears to our eyes as well.
Since we are all finally out of quarantine, he was able to have a delayed graduation celebration, yahoo! Some good mutual friends hosted the gathering at their house and Ian asked Indy to be the guest speaker. It was an amazing ceremony and I definitely took some "notes" on some things I need to do next year for Krypto's graduation...yep, just one more year and we'll have our very own college graduate!
The kids, playing a bit before everything got started and while the meat was being cooked on the grill.
Group shot...but not all the kids made it into the picture.
The Graduate!
A memory book and place for cards and gifts.
We all brought some photos and wrote up memories for Ian to remember his time with us all here in Kyrgyzstan.
People also wrote down advice for him on paper so he could keep it for the future.
Dinner time! Largest gathering we have been to in months.
Potluck style!
Lots of food. I brought some of Ian's favorites - Buffalo Chicken Dip, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Fruit Salad.
All ready to go.
Indy speaking.
He had some wonderful things to say and we thought ahead to print off the speech and put it with his gifts as we know that sometimes on these "big days" it all becomes a blur. This way, he can go back and read it later.
Ian speaking.
His mom got a turn as well.
And his dad.
Receiving his diploma.
And the moving of the tassle.
From one side to the other side.
Another mutual friend came up and prayed over Ian and his future.
Family and group picture time after the ceremony.
More game time before the sun goes down.
Time to clean up and head on home. It was a great night, a wonderful celebration of Ian, and an amazing time with friends.
