I am stretching the Gothic Arches: Old School theme just a little here. I could not resist, as this picture is the first one that popped into my head…our boy is leaving his old school making ready for the new.
One of the happiest days of our lives, June 2007, was when our ‘baby’ graduated from high school! We are so proud of him!
We are all adjusting quite nicely to our empty nest and our college freshman is enjoying his new life as well. We’re moving forward.
“You cannot help but learn more as you take the world into your hands. Take it up reverently, for it is an old piece of clay, with millions of thumbprints on it.”
~John Updike
P.S. The gold crystal flower centers sparkle so beautifully in person, looking at the arch today, I had to giggle, my ‘headpiece’ looks a little like a rooster teehee!
What a beautiful arch featuring your son, to treasure forever!
Judy NZ
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very beautiful arch, it’s your son and it’s my husband ! futur and past..
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You can be proud, again an fabulous Arch.
I love your ideas, compliments.
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gorgeous arch!! great background!
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Fabulous and special arch. Great photo.
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Patty this is just lovely! Such a special picture.
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Beautiful, very lovely Patty !
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Fabulous arch!
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Wow Patty this is brilliant. Amazing arch.
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Love this one, mother and son and how nicely it is all a part of the arch thing you have going there.
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an amazing arch!!
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This is fantastic!
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Such a wonderful idea, really a precious arch.
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Very nice arch, love it.
Special memories too, can’t beat that.
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Beautiful arch.
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What a lovely way to honor yourself and your son as you both move into a new phase of your lives.
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Fantastic arch. Congrats to your son!
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Wonderful arch and what a great memory for years to come!
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Very nice!
Debby
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wow wow
gorgeous arch !!!
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Wow.. how creative. Love it
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I love how personal your arch is, Patty! This makes is 100 times more special! Beautiful!!
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I too felt your pride!! My second daughter graduated last year and the first about five years ago!! two more to go and then I will have the empty nest!! I am kind of looking forward to it!!
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Patty, that is so powerful! I love it.
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What a wonderful arch…and such a sweet photo!
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Lovely special arch, great photo 🙂
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great photo, wonderful Arch
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Great arch, Patty!!
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great arch!
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Gorgeous arch, great photo.
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Your Blog makes my day!!! I travel weekly to your blog for inspiration and admiration from your wonderful creations!
Thanks for making my day!
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~Andrea~
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Great arch — I love how you’re including actual photographs.
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très réussi ! j’adore
c’est très original
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this is such a precious moment in a childs life and gorgeous arch!
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You’ve been tagged! Details on my blog at http://undertones-artgypsy.blogspot.com
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AMAZING! I love your blog and your work! The sea items are so beautiful. I live in Florida and I am obsessed with collecting seashells! (I grew up in Colorado, so anything from the Ocean inspires me!) I hope you are enjoying your beach time here in Florida. Where do you purchase your supplies? They are so one of a kind.. or maybe it’s just the artist!~
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That was a great day, Patty!! Love what you did with the photo. 🙂
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Oh I love this interpretation of “Old School”, Patty! This is definitely a rite of passage for your son and you have commemorated it beautifully.
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