Crazy Love Gamble-Style

We had a lovely weekend in Seattle celebrating 3 graduations, along with Father's Day.  The first party was for Kate, she just graduated high school.  The family had a nice open house party for her. Here's the girls playing in the sport court, along with Strohm and cousin Gavin.   John was in charge of photos for a moment, so here is the meat : )  We were thrilled to see Meaghan!  She was up from California to join in the festivities.   Her and Norah became fast friends, despite this being their first time meeting.   Grandma Bonnie & Ava hit it off again too of course.  Last time Ava fell asleep in her lap, it was the sweetest thing.  Oh the hat, just when you think Norah couldn't be cuter...  Seriously.  Norah was going around introducing herself to people, "Hi! My name is Norah, I'm 3, I can't have gum." hahaha  Me & my loves.  Au...

 Let's take a look back, this was Ava on the first day of Kindergarten.  And here she was yesterday, on her final day.  First grade here she comes!  I told her I wanted to take a few pictures of her before we left for school.  The whole way there she kept running ahead and stopping at any thing pretty and posing for me.  haha, so we got a few more than I intended...  I love this one.  Her friends wanted to get in on the action too.   That look!  This next set were all taken at the "graduation"  They had this cute banner above their heads with each of their names & portraits.    They sang a bunch of songs for us, so cute!!  And then they shook the principals hand and hugged Mrs. Reed.  Little BFF's   Mrs. Reed : )  Sam & Malia  Us. S...