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Photo Blogging Challenge (June 2015): Anything goes

June 30, 2015

Has the month of June been as crazy for some of you as it has for me?

Work has been hectic (for part of the month), I had a couple of trips to the Doc (had something hanging on a bit too long, so had my normal checkup, then went back for some chest X-rays… things were OK and it seems to be clearing up, slowly), and I’ve been busy on weekends. I had a bunch of images for this month, but after this past weekend, I decided to go in a different direction — graduation.

My niece, Nicole, graduated high school this past weekend. It seems like yesterday that she was a week little tyke and now she’s all grown up, driving, and planning for college.

Crazy.

Anyway, I opted to make that my “topic” for the Anything Goes theme. I look forward to seeing what everybody else came up with for this theme.

So, without further adieu… here are my five!

1. Graduated

The moment where she goes from high school kid to young adult!

Receiving her diploma.

Receiving her diploma.

2. Look what I have!

As her line started to file down, I realized I wasn’t going to get a good shot from my seat. So I moved to be able to actually see and got a few good shots. She also saw me, so she hammed it up a little.

She's obviously happy.

She’s obviously happy.

3. Yahoo!

Think she’s happy?

She's happy, as you can see.

She’s happy, as you can see.

4. The shindig

These were at the graduation party.

What she is.

What she is.

5. Now and future

Cameron always finds a way into these monthly challenges, so far be it from him not to get a snapshot with his cousin the graduate! It’s years in the future for him to get his own cap and gown!

Class of 2015 and Class of 2032ish?

Class of 2015 and Class of 2032ish?

That’s my five and now it’s your turn!

If you took part in this month’s challenge, make sure to link up below. And for those of you who participated, make sure you try and get to other people’s blogs and comment (here, too!). Let’s continue to grow this challenge and have a strong community. Come back and check out the others who link later on, too!

Also, don’t forget to get back here tomorrow, July 1, to see the theme for July!

NOTE: I set up a Facebook group for those who participate in the challenge and are interested. I’ll post any announcements there and hopefully it can be a place where things are discussed and some interaction etc. You can access it here.

Feel free to leave a comment, or e-mail P.J. at hoohaablog@gmail.com. Also, please “Like” HooHaa Blog on Facebook!

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  1. lisa says

    June 30, 2015

    What a great photojournalistic approach to this memorable event. The expression on her face in the second and third shot is priceless! And, of course, Cameron gets to be featured…..I see no reason to not brag about him whenever possible!

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      Thanks, Lisa! I enjoyed doing this theme and being able to use these photos. Was a fun day and always a challenge to try and do things slightly different. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kristi says

    June 30, 2015

    Congratulations on your niece’s graduation. What a wonderful theme! You did a nice job capturing her joy.
    Kristi recently posted..June Photo ChallengeMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      Thanks so much, Kristi!

      Reply
  3. Katherine says

    June 30, 2015

    Love them!!! Graduation always makes me cry. It’s pretty awesome you kept it together and got great pictures. Congratulations!!!!!!
    Katherine recently posted..Corolla, NC Photo ChallengeMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      I don’t think I’ve cried at a graduation, but it’s definitely always a fun time for the grads!

      Reply
  4. Christine says

    June 30, 2015

    Congratulations to your niece! What an exciting time for her and her parents. You captured her delight very well.
    Why shouldn’t Cameron be in every challenge? 🙂
    Christine recently posted..With All the Rain Came Some Amazing Skies, Photo Blogging ChallengeMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      It was definitely an exciting time! And she’s already off to college!
      P.J. recently posted..Summer of Baseball: Camden has the feel and the viewMy Profile

      Reply
  5. Clare Barton says

    July 1, 2015

    Your neice sure looks happy and I love the way cameron pops up in your photos adding extra cuteness.
    Clare Barton recently posted..Finding The PastMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      I think she was definitely happy. And when I can fit Cameron in the theme, he’ll be in one photo for sure. 😉

      Reply
  6. Mrs. GeoK says

    July 1, 2015

    Thanks for sharing this family celebration. I like that the theme anything goes coincides with a time in your niece’s life when anything is possible.

    Maybe it’s only the graduations I’ve seen here in Canada, but they all seem to have black gowns and caps with a bit of burgandy trim. I like the gold used at your niece’s school – seems more of a celebratory colour, in keeping with the occasion.
    Mrs. GeoK recently posted..Photo Blogging Challenge – Anything Goes (June 2015)My Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      In the graduations I have attended, it all depends on the school. Some have their school colors, while others go with a traditional white/black. It’s always nice to see a little color added to the ceremony though.

      Reply
  7. Amaryllis T says

    July 2, 2015

    Congrats to the grad! It looks like you really captured her happiness.
    Amaryllis T recently posted..Photo Blogging #Challenge June 2015 theme: Anything Goes #photoblogMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      Thanks! It was a great day!

      Reply
  8. Paul says

    July 2, 2015

    Excellent story told with your photos this month. I’m not sure if you get notifications or not, but I responded back to your questions regarding my road trip.

    Please see the other note about collaborating on a cache or two with me. I have something that I think will be fun for all who partake in this cache hide.
    Paul recently posted..Photo Blogging Challenge (June 2015): Anything goesMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      Thanks, Paul!

      Reply
  9. Jana says

    July 2, 2015

    So many lovely and happy pictures! My favourite is the last one. 🙂
    Jana recently posted..Photo Blogging Challenge: Anything GoesMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      Thanks so much! I like that last one, too!

      Reply
  10. Mike D says

    July 9, 2015

    Those are some fun shots and will surely be treasured as time goes by. Congrats to the grad.
    Mike D recently posted..Photo Blogging Challenge (June 2015): Anything GoesMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      It’s amazing how the digital age makes these photos so much easier to keep, share and treasure!

      Reply

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