The Stark's: Jesse's Graduation.

Jesse graduated from the fire academy in June. The ceremony was actually great. It was just a little long for kids. Apparently this academy is one of the toughest ones in the state. And I think that California has tough acadamys anyway. We are all just so proud of him. You ROCK Jesse.

So here are a bunch of pictures of the BIG day!

Jesse just farted!
Just kidding

Alaina and Russell really started to hang out with each other on this trip. Alaina helped by keeping Russell occupied during the ceremony! She is great and he LOVES her.

Auntie Kyle and Alaina

I think it took everything that Ryker had to not run up on stage to be with Jesse.

We (everyone but Jesse) knew from the beginning that Jesse was getting an award but we didn't know which one. So I was ready with my camera all through the ceremony. It was getting toward the end of the program and he still didn't get his award and so I thought that maybe the award he got was for being the squad leader.

BUT no they just saved best for last. Jesse got TOP GUN!! This is the best cadet over all. In testing performance, attitude etc. I don't think it is a numbers thing. I think that the leaders of the academy get together to figure out who was the best. Jesse is it! We had a big, loud crowd for him so you can imagine the cheering when they awarded him. We are the best cheerers so if you need some cheering give us Lawler's a call!! We all got a little chocked up too. To be honest I am not that surprised. Jesse excels at everything he does, but it was so great for him to get that recognition.

I am not a writer so it's hard for me to explain the joy that I have for him in writing.

Jesse I love you so much and just think you are the best...(I'm actually getting chocked up writing this). I am so proud to call you my brother and I think I brag about you a bit to much. Continue to work hard and really show us what you are made of. You are a great brother, uncle and son. Thank you for what you add to our family. I love you. (ya I should have just had Morgan do it for me)

Carmen could't be prouder!

After there was LOTS of hugging. Mom was so happy!

Auntie Kyle

Cousin Chelsea giving Jesse some love.

Our crowd minus Asher. And Russell's head is hiding but her was there. Oh and Landon is kind of falling over so you can't really see him but he was there too.