Riding the "Channel Cat"

Abrahm (Nora's finance) Nora, Connie and Hugh ride the water taxi. Click picture to see it full sized.

Visiting Mom in the Nursing Home

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Backyard Barbaque at the Barretts

Dave sings 'God Bless America' with his parents

When Dave and his dad stopped by the nursing home to visit Dave's mom she was with all the other residents of the Alzheimers Unit in the Dining Room being led in song. Dave and his Dad joined in singing 'God Bless America.'

In the parking lot after the ceremony

It was a lot cooler out in the parking lot after the graduation ceremony.

Nora shows us her diploma.

Nora's finance Abrahm tries on her cap.

Nora's friend Magali joins Nora and Ahrahm.

Nora graduates from Moline High School

These are all high resolution photographs. Click on each picture to see it full size.

First the graduates filed into the auditorium.

The choir sang and there were some speeches.

A few more speeches.

Then it was Nora's row's turn to file up to receive their diplomas. Tassels on the right.

Nora (from the back) receiving her diploma. We should receive a photo of this taken by a professional photographer with a much better angle.

Filing back to their seats after receiving their diploma - tassels now on the left.

Nora with her diploma in hand.

See a newspaper story (with photographs by a professional) about Nora's graduation here. It includes a photo of them all throwing their hats in the air. (I missed that moment while fiddling with my camera.)

Nora Barrett in Graduation Gown

Nora Barrett in Graduation Gown, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Nora models her graduation gown at home the day before her high school graduation.

Nora Barrett in Graduation Gown

Nora Barrett in Graduation Gown, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Nora models hergrauation gown at home, the day before her high school graduation.