It seems only yesterday that I was holding Olivia in my arms as a newborn and being so happy and proud to have her as my very first granddaughter.  Now she is maturing into a very special young lady and I’m still just as proud of her (believe me that will never change).  Tonight she went from being a middle school student and this fall will enter the high school stage of life.  She graduated from EB Stanley Middle School and will begin her high school years attending Abingdon High School.

The first picture shows Olivia receiving her certificate of graduation and the second picture shows her leaving the ceremony and her friend Alexis is following behind.  They are not sisters or even related, but they do have the same last name which is Hall.  Congratulations girls…Papaw Rick and I love you Olivia and are so proud of you!!!