The weather was beautiful, the dogs were excited, and we were well fed on a great breakfast Cassie had made.
We let the boys get the the back - and were off.
Getting ready!
Are we there yet?
The fail safe map guide (in case we got super lost!)
I tried not to take too many photos - but alas. I did. Thankfully I only uploaded a few on here.
A tree. With my new camera.
You can tell the difference actually!
I was last so that I could run away faster if Jake/Darin ran into a bear.
Jake led the whole way. He's a hiking dog!
Jake led the whole way. He's a hiking dog!
Cassie and Jesse
He turned out to be a hiking dog too -
once he got a little courage from watching Jake.
Jake digging to China.
So cute.
Jake was in his element. We let him off his leash and he explored the waterfall. Went up the rocks, swam in the water, fetched sticks, dug to China. It was amazing to watch!
Cassie and Thadd
Del and Darin
The group
One of my new favorite photos.
(look at Jake)
Hike back.
After the hike, we had a quick lunch at Schlotzskys (we were super craving it because it's like the only one around anywhere), a change of clothes, and we headed to Clinton, SC to the official graduation party for LaShan. We got a little lost on the way there (being like 45 minutes late - which was so unlike us), but got there in time to see her speech (which was super heart-felt) and eat.
Speech!
Man, was the food good! Ham and chicken, mac and cheese, green beans, rice and gravy. Super great - even took home some leftovers. And ate a couple of extra helpings of mac and cheese.
It was fun to see LaShan's family and her community. Everyone (us included) were so proud of her for her accomplishments.
Speech!
Man, was the food good! Ham and chicken, mac and cheese, green beans, rice and gravy. Super great - even took home some leftovers. And ate a couple of extra helpings of mac and cheese.
It was fun to see LaShan's family and her community. Everyone (us included) were so proud of her for her accomplishments.
Darin, Del, LaShan, and Cheryl
The two tall ones - we both had to remember not to slouch!
Afterward, we drove up to Greenville (after stopping for some fresh tasty South Carolina strawberries) to the downtown area and watched the Magic game. I love that town. Drove back to Clemson, talked again with Cassie and Thadd, and slept! Headed home early the next day to get back to Orlando for some R and R.
I just can't say how proud I was of LaShan (and my other friends who were/are in the same position). It truly was a great accomplishment and wonderful feat.
I just can't say how proud I was of LaShan (and my other friends who were/are in the same position). It truly was a great accomplishment and wonderful feat.
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