The day has arrived. The 5th grade class of 2012 is graduating. Next year - middle school - grades 6th-8th.  The theme for this year's continuation was "bursting into a bright future".   At 6 pm the 5th grade students filed into the gymnasium and I managed to catch Jordan as he walked by.   He chose to walk with Gracyn, his on-again-off-again 'like' girlfriend.   And they took their places on the stage.   Parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, ...

The kids went back to school today and there was a lot of excitement and nervousness from both of them.  Jordan was a little shy when he lined up with his new 2nd grade class. Only 2 students from his 1st grade class are in his 2nd grade class but I'm sure he'll make friends fast. Jordan is a bit hesitant with new things.  Jordan's teacher is Mr. Christensen. ...