Friday, June 05, 2009

Graduation - Fill-In - Friends

1. I enjoy sitting on the deck and listening to nature’s symphony.
2. My children’s future (especially Alex’s collegiate endeavors) is something I wonder about often lately.
3. In your heart, you knew somehow everything would work out right.
4. Take teenagers (who are now officially seniors), add a little text messaging and you end up with hopefully not a massive bash in my backyard!
5. Life has gifted me with an appreciation for the simpler things.
6. A hot bubble bath + candles + incense is an instant vacation.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to overcoming the itchy eyes, sneezing & runny nose that comes with grass cutting, tomorrow my plans include dumpster day, recycling day, & garden projects and Sunday, I want to go to church, sit my butt in a chair, and enjoy service while not being in charge of anything!
Yesterday afternoon was the Ruth Fox Awards Ceremony and Graduation. It was a bit long and warm but very heartfelt. Principal Wood was most complimentary about the 6th grade class and their educational and outreach endeavors during the past couple years. The students support many causes both locally and nationally throughout the year. Unfortunately since Fox came in late in the year he was not eligible for the Mathematics Award and Attendance Award. He did however make the Honor Roll with 2 As, 2 A-, and 2 Bs. Our neighbor Julia (below with her Dad that I forced to get in a picture) was recognized for her perfect attendance, that means there everyday, all day (no early leaves or late arrivals), and never tardy. Wow, impressive.

Ethan ended the school year off by bringing a friend home on the bus to play for the afternoon since it was a half day. He and Cade are having a great time playing outdoors and in until it is time to go up to the fields for tonight's baseball game. They seem to get along really well. We tried to invite Ben's buddy Kyle over too but didn't quite get things together.

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