Graduation

Now that's what was missing from the last list of things we have done. But I felt that this could do with it's own blog. Truly a special day and enjoyed by all, especially surprisingly Isaac himself and so he should and be proud of getting to this point. So here is the day

Ta da!!! How fantastic is this. Hand loomed on the Island, at Laxey Woolen Mills and brought to us here. Splendid and right down to the fantastic shoes. He really did look amazing and I'm so pleased this is what he wanted to wear and in his own style with the sash. Brilliant

That smile says it all!

That's the back view. 

Those are my boys

No one knew he would be wearing this outfit....

look at the reaction from one of his friends

That's a big hug

The rest of the class mates are mightily impressed

He smiled all day and Louie just quietly hung back and let him have his moment

Lots of getting ready in the Quaker meeting house for the class of 2016 to have their photo taken

There are some serious moments to this

But mostly just having a laugh. Because of the outfit, he got the center!

I couldn't believe how proud and happy he looked

Literally laughing his head off

Say cheese

Thumbs up from David means it's time to start the show

They parade in again

take their seats

and the ceremony begins

Isaac and Derek as always together

I've included this one, Andrew Stone a really special friend for Isaac and someone he has nurtured and encouraged for the last four years. We love Stone

All the graduating students get a small piece said about them and they also have an opportunity to say a few words. This was Derek after his intro music to Hail to the Chief...typical Derek!

So now it's Isaac's turn

Kirk the headmaster says some very nice things about him

And Isaac's speech was wonderful and without notes!

The boys meeting and greeting afterwards with some favorite teachers

Isaac and Glenn....someone Isaac has spent many hours with doing the robot

I love this one...so smiley and in the moment

This has got to be the best, relaxed and fantastic pictures ever!

Hugs again with Sam and Andrew Stone

This teacher truly is the best ever and lovely Andrew Stone!

How sweet is this

This is my most favorite picture. That smile is from the heart and is lovely to see

And this is how the house looked today! Pretty cool!

I hope that you enjoyed this Graduation Special. We are proud and loving the moment for Isaac....he now can just get on with what he wants to do and that is be the incredible writer he is! Love to you all. I want to thank Sam, for just everything he does, for Isaac, for all the kids. He is an amazing teacher and we are so lucky to have him at our school. What he has done for Isaac is life altering and just so wonderful. I just don't have enough words. For Tim, for helping Isaac hone that skill of writing in essay form and giving him the help to tap into that awesome skill and ability that was just waiting there all along to come out. This school has changed all our lives and I am so pleased that Isaac was able to attend there. Even though it was hard. It has been the most incredible foundation to spring from....so watch this space for Isaac B Fozard....I can't wait to see what happens next.