Emma's Graduation

A beautiful Emma pauses a moment before her graduation dinner, with a happy Aunt Robin in the background.
Ann, Momma, Noel and Granny arrive for Emma's graduation.

Ann, Will and Cary get "Flat Jimmy" situated in just the right spot before the ceremony starts.

"Flat Jimmy" insisted that he have a new sign for Emma's big night, and loved watching his graduate!

We were so excited to hear Emma's speech as valedictorian. She gave a great speech!

Em, Big Joe and Momma watch as Emma gives white roses to her supportive family.

Our beautiful graduate sends a message to Dad, who couldn't be there in person.

Emma and Aunt Robin are all smiles!

Momma and family friend Edine had to get a pic with "Flat Jimmy"!

Grandparents Em and Big Joe congratulate Emma on her big night.

(Almost) all of the Benton girls after the ceremony: Momma, Ann, Nancy, Cary and Emma. We missed you, Alyson!

We missed you too, Daddy!

Emma and "Flat Jimmy" celebrate her graduation!

"Flat Jimmy" had fun hanging out with most of his family: Cary, Will, Emma, Momma, Nancy and Ann.

Congratulations, Emma! On Friday night, my sister Emma graduated from high school and was named valedictorian. We are so proud of her and all of her accomplishments. She gave a really great speech to an attentive audience, which included most of her family as well as our favorite cut-up, er, I mean cut-out, "Flat Jimmy." After the ceremony, "Flat Jimmy" made the rounds, even trying his hand at giving a speech behind the podium on stage! We really missed having Daddy there, but he was just as proud. You could hear him beaming through the phone when speaking with him that night. He was beyond excited and proud of his youngest child. Way to go, Emma! We love you!