Seth's 8th Grade Graduation

Here's our guy four years ago, after his very first day at Concordia, which was also his first day of traditional school, after we had homeschooled him for five years. And here he is yesterday, receiving his certificate from the middle school principal for the completion of middle school at the 8th grade graduation ceremony. The four years of middle school have been a huge growing time for Seth, in so many ways. He is well more than a foot taller than when he started, has been in and out of braces, and has blossomed in so many ways socially, academically and spiritually. Can't wait to see what high school holds for him! We are so thankful for the great place Concordia has been to foster so much of this growth in Seth.
With a bunch of friends at the reception after graduation...We were chuckling when we posed for this picture that Scott still has braces and Seth doesn't!
As a side note, Seth had a very specific idea about what kind of outfit he wanted for the festivities yesterday. He chose the fabric for the suit, and picked out the tie. He was the only one in his class in a light colored suit!
Seth and friends heading out to their graduation dinner and dance for the evening! Friends from many nations... love it. :-)