All Posts Tagged ‘Grad Night’

She’s off! That little girl so small that her first back-pack nearly swallowed her.  Our daughter, Chella, is the first of our children to leave the nest.  FantaSea’s first G3er heading off to college.  Happily residing now at the University of California at Santa Cruz – we are officially a Banana Slug Family.

We parted ways like many other families – well wishes and promises of boxes to be shipped, iChat appointments and video conferencing so that everyone could keep in touch.  Our drive home was a quiet ride, as if protecting the space she had occupied on the 6.5 hour drive there, left time to reflect on the years past and the many celebratory times in our lives.

One big celebration that took place this year was Chella’s Graduation Party aboard the Dandeana.  The excitement surrounding her planning, the event itself and watching the fruition of all her hard work was evident in the faces of her friends, her trusted confidants and her many thank you letters afterwards for her friendship and a great party.  In thinking of her time spent working so hard throughout the years, it was only fitting to reward her for a job well done.  It was amazing for us, as her family, and the FantaSea staff that came to know her as a toddler, watch her all grown up, and joining in the joy and celebration of her graduation.

Time may fly, but memories are forever. The fun and energy of her graduation party aboard the Dandeana will last in all of our minds forever.  Plus, lucky for her parents…we are in the party business!