Samuel's Graduation!!!!!!!

The day started early - Sam and Liz picked Daniel, Andrew and I up about 8 to take us to the graduation

I've always wanted to take a  picture of the Dallas skyline from this hill....and finally had the camera to do it! :)

An airplane flying into Love Field

When we got there, Samuel found out that that he was Valedictorian!!! We were all so proud of him!!!!!!! :D

up on stage

making his speech.... :)

Eric Odoncor, one of his classmates making his speech

Samuel and Mr. Brooks, one of his fav instructors

Getting his diploma from Mr. Meierotto!!! :)

Eric walking the stage

Mr. Brooks telling the students to......

.....flip their tassels!!!

Team Schatte!!!

All of Samuel's family minus Steven, and about half of mine! :)

Peter, Andrew, Me, Samuel, Daniel, Faith, Bekah, Esther, Andrew, Rachel, Liz, Mrs. Schatte, Sarah, Mr. Schatte and Daddy

Samuel and I with his diploma! :D

Sam with his sisters, Esther, Faith, Liz, Bek and Rachel

Sam with his parents, two very special people!!! :D

with his brother, Andrew

With Andrew and Daniel

Mr. Schatte took us all out to Le Madeleine's afterwards! :)

Sam took us out to his work to show us around!!! 

one of the jets

the cockpit

some of the other planes in the hanger

sounds like that would be a good idea..... :P

Sam and I in front in the hanger! :)

a plane taking off from the airport

another one taxiing out....

everyone walking back out to the car

The hanger next door has a B-29!!! 

We dropped Mr. Schatte off at his work, and he showed us around! This was the only picture I took though

When we got back to the Schatte's, had a ceremonial burning of Samuel's study questions that he doesn't need any more!!! :)

Samuel lighting fire!

He was pretty pleased about it....  :D

what else would you do with study questions? ;P

the lighting was pretty neat, so I snapped some head shots of people.....

Rachel and Faith

Andrew

Daniel

Faith

Rachel

Andrew

Esther

Liz

Sam flying the plane into the fire.....

then there was a small volleyball party to celebrate!!!

Mr. Schatte gave Mrs. Schatte roses to thank her for all she put into Samuel's schooling...so sweet!!!

Then gave one to each of the girls!!! :)

then gave Sam one to give to me! 

Such a special day celebrating the achievements of such a special person!!!!!!!! :D