Kayden's High School Graduation

After 12 years of sweat, many tears, lots of Grey hairs and numerous prayers, Kayden Jay Bastian Graduated High School Thursday June 7,2018.  Whoop!!!!  
Kayden has had his own hurdles in this 12 year Journey. School has not come easy for him. He has had to work really hard and lots of frustration on all parties. I am so grateful to all his teachers who were patient with him. Who catered to his learning style and who went the extra mile to help Kayden. It really was a team effort. It just goes to show hard work really does pay off. I think Kayden has learned a lot in this process and has been able to overcome all the challenges placed in front of him. I’m excited to see what his future will bring and excited for the rest of his dreams to come true. Well Done, Kayden! Love you Son.

Senior class Picture day.  This was a random picture taken of our
SENIOR.

This is Kayden's page from the year book.  All about Kayden short and sweet.
Kayden's Quote, "Be happy for Life is Short."  This is defently kayden's motto.  He is
always happy and laughing.  We love our SENIOR.

You have to get a little creative when decorating your house for your GRAD while moving.
It can be a bit challenging.  I didn't even have a printer to print stuff off.  But Jeremy and I nailed it.
Jeremy created a candy bar 2018 and a ribbon 2018 While I decorated the tables and ceilings and made a ribbon
curtain on the door frame. 

Kayden's Grad Gift Class of 2018 ROCKS!

Luckily the store had some fun Grad Decorations to help us in
our little predicament of moving to New York.  

Ribbon Curtain in Radiers colors.
Go Raiders!!!

It looks pretty good!!!  Congrats Kayden, We Love You!

My Kids, My Life.

Love this picture of my three beautiful Children,
I am one blessed Mom.

Kayden's Support Group.  We love the Ambrus's and are so grateful for their love
and support.  They hung out in the hot sun for two hours so we could have the best seats.
We couldn't have front row because it was for the disabled. So we go tthe next best row.
Rachel and I were one of the first people at Graduation.  We played a couple card games to pass the time.

Love my Baby Girl!

Kayden, We will always be your biggest Cheerleaders!!!
Go accomplish all your dreams, Son.

Can you see Kayden's Name?

With the help of my Friend Sarah we made four leis for Kayden.
2-Money lei's that Jeremy and I gave him. Each lei had $10.00 in coins and $10.00 in ones for the flowers.
2-candy leis so Brooklyn and Chandler could give him one.  

Go Raiders.  Loved this flower arrangement for Graduation

Kayden is third from the end in this procession.

Kayden is easy to spot he is behind the short girl and in front of the guy with the blue ribbon.

Kaiserslautern Class of 2018

The Valedictorian 

Kayden is the cute face looking at the camera. 

Kayden about to go on stage to receive his High School diploma.

As Kayden walked along the stage they said his name, his parents name, and what
his plans were after High School.   Kayden's plans are to serve an LDS Mormon Mission.

Dr. Smith (principle) giving Kayden his High School Diploma.
Official Photo

They did it.  Tassel changed sides and hat flew in the air.
Congrats Class of 2018

Super big hug.  Love this boy of mine.
Well, done Kayden. Well done.  I love you.

Chandler and Brooklyn giving Kayden his Candy Leis

Mom Giving Kayden his Money Lei

Big hugs from a proud Daddy.  

Kayden's support team.  Les and Jeremy Breanna, Chandler, David, Brooklyn, and
Crystalina

We love you Kayden!!!!

He did it!  Super proud of our Graduate!!!!

It's offical, He is a High School Graduate!

Love this family of mine.

I don't think this smile could get any bigger. 

After Graduation we headed to Vapiano's for dinner with the Ambrus's

Senior Trip to Europa Park

Graduation activities continue. Jeremy and I were able to Chaperon 100 Seniors to Europa Park (the best amusement park in Germany) We had the best time. Only had to put out a couple fires throughout the day. We didn’t loose any seniors. 😜However,we did loose one of our buses as we were trying to leave Europa Park. We had just checked that all our seniors were on the two buses and were ready to make the long trek home. We started to pull out and the other bus wouldn’t start?!? It was all hands on deck trying to trouble shoot the issue. We had a third bus come and try jumping the second bus. No luck. They had a couple people push the bus to try to start it and it worked. Yeah! Only now the bus was making a terrible noise and started smoking. Yep, the bus was Dead and not safe to drive home. So we waited 2 1/2 hours for a new bus to arrive. Class of 2018 were all troopers and made the best of a stinky situation. They were tired, hot, and hungry. But they were all champs! After our day started at 4:30am we finally got home at 11:45pm. It was a long day. But class of 2018 will never forget their senior ditch day. 😂 It was EPIC!!!

 

Seminary Graduation June 3, 2018

Both Kayden and Brooklyn received Seminary Completion Certificates for the Book of Mormon.  Kayden, finished all four years of seminary and received his Seminary Graduation certificate.  Super awesome.  Kayden has loved seminary and has been blessed to have Sister Moak the last two years.  She is a fanominal teacher.  All of the kids loved getting up at 5:30am to attend here class.  She loved each and every kid and it showed.  He love for the gospel was infectious.  Kayden, is excited to have completed seminary and is ready to move on to Institute and preparing for his mission.

Kayden and Sister Moak

Jeremy was photo boming Kayden and I.  Adorable.  How can you not love this man of mine?

Jeremy, Tina, and Kayden.
We love our Graduate, like a lot. 

Kayden wanted us to hold him. 
Honestly, let me do all the heavy lifting Jeremy Bastian.

Yes, we can take a normal picture.  

Kayden had just cracked a joke.  Brooklyn captured it all on film. 
I love this family of mine and I am especially grateful for Kayden and his sacrifice to put
the Lord first in his life.  I can't wait to see where the Lord sends him on his mission.

We are missing two people.  But here is K-Town Seminary Class 2018