"I'm coming up so you better get this party started"

So...did I fail to mention that 2 days after we buried my Grandma, my AMAZING NIECE (& Goddaughter) Graduated from High School?? Not just graduated, mind you, but was given the award which I can't remember the name of, but basically was the "student of the year" of her high school? The Principal described it as "The student who has most contributed to making the school a better place in her 4 years here." She was free kin' student of the year. I couldn't imagine a more fitting award - or one I would rather my children receive. She (Samantha - SDJ) is a gem. I simply do not like one young adult on the face of the earth as much as I adore her. My family was such a large and loud cheering section that everyone around her knew where we were. I'm guessing the oft repeated chant, "So you wish you were a Kelly - wha? wha?" might have given us away. 

"EMBRACE THE CRAZY!"

Tiny Dancer (TK's wife), SERVITE (brother) & their kids; Superman (brother & SDJ's dad), SDJ, H9H; me; the Joads (my parents), Coach K1 (brother), his wife Hoonka and their 3 boys. I'm loving the fake background of Tahoe. 

 Superman, SDJ and H9H (High 9 Hottie). They did a great job!

 SDJ's Godfather (my bros BFF), SDJ and myself. Yes, the pants are bright. I love them. 

 It was, like, 100 degrees every day there. HOT!

 The S Kellys. 3 boys run in our family as you can see. 

 My parents looking tropical and enjoying a celebration at last. 

 SO CUTE!

 At her grad party, 9 of SDJ's 13 male cousins (all younger) surrounded her. I'm including Blandinos in there, in case you think my math is off. 

 Finally! A Girl! (AJ, in front there)