Tuesday, July 06, 2021

The Grad Party

Pandemic restrictions had been loosened just enough and just in time for us to have a little family party for the grads, Jonathan and Danica.

Candid party photos are not my favourite thing, but of course I take them anyway.

I think JJ liked what he saw in the bag.


I sat across the supper table from Danica and got this picture of her with her Academic Excellence Medal.


Here are the two kids together. They may have been laughing at the card that I made in which I spelled Excelence (sic ← like that) wrong. It was a a typo, I swear.


It was wonderful occasion, not only because of reason for the event, but to be able to all get together without worry after this long haul. We five adults were all completely vaccinated, and the three kids over twelve have had their first jabs. Only the youngest child was unvaccinated.

Here we are seated at the table, all but Sue who took the photo. It felt like normal times, which are worth celebrating all on their own. The two girls on either side of Danica are her step sisters, and their mother is across from JJ. Of course, that is Eric, the Dad and Shauna's former husband, at the far end.


Yes indeed, normal, except I didn't quite know how to ingest this Caesar, my one and only alcoholic drink of the occasion.


To repeat: it was tough photography, but I was able to get a few more candid shots of Danica that I think are worth sharing.



And a few more photos, just because I can.





21 comments:

William Kendall said...

Good shots. The dog is quite zen.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Looks like this was a fun get together to celebrate these 2 milestones. Candid pics can be fun too.

Marcia said...

Family gatherings - yes a great time to celebrate not just graduations but coming out of the pandemic!

Marie Smith said...

I love that you included the pooch in the photos. Wonderful occasion and beautiful family, AC.

Shammickite said...

Seems strange to get all the family together round the table after such a long time doesn't it???? Hopefully we will be able to do this for a long time.... no more restrictions.

Patio Postcards said...

Fun times & how very grown up for ex & family to join in ...

#6 photo of Danica is gorgeous.

That was some drink! And I laughed & laughed at the last photo of the puppydog, he/she was right into the mood of candid portraits.

Goldendaze-Ginnie said...

Your family is so lucky to have you and your photos. I love the one of the little peek-a-boo through his hoodie and ending it all with man's best friend.

DJan said...

Great shots, and congratulations to the graduates, and to the photographer who did a super job capturing the event.

gigi-hawaii said...

Danica is sure pretty. Wow! Growing up so fast. Love your photos, AC.

PipeTobacco said...

So nice to have that closeness of family! I do like your candid shots even if you find them taxing.

PipeTobacco

Celia said...

Those photos will become a family treasure. Hope you make copies for the kids. It's such a joy to see our families again.

Barbara Rogers said...

It's always good for the whole family to come together, even with the steps and ex-es. If you do it enough, it doesn't feel quite as weird. Nice photos too!

Vicki Lane said...

Those are some great shots! And how nice to have a family gathering again!

Margaret said...

This looks like a wonderful occasion, especially meaningful because of what we've been through the past year and a half. Congrats to the family! I'm curious about your drink. Wow!

The Furry Gnome said...

Normal is good - finally!

Rita said...

These were wonderful!
Congrats to the grads. :)

Red said...

the dog gave you the best candid shot!

Joanne Noragon said...

A lovely family, a lovely occasion, a lovely time. Danica is Miss Photogenic.

Mage said...

Oh, what fun. I'm cheering the family on.

Jenn Jilks said...

What a lovely celebration!

Bindu said...

That do with closed eyes is priceless!!!