Summer Vacation

It is officially summer now! The outside temperatures are heading way up and vacation plans are in full swing. We are headed to France soon, to see the Normandy area and to visit Paris. France was not my top choice for a vacation spot, but now I think I might be more excited about this trip than anyone else. Gives me yet another foreign language to attempt to learn.

We have made reservations in Honfleur and Paris for several nights, and are already picking people's brains for places to go and things to experience. That is what summer is all about, experiencing things that you can one day tell others about.

Go make some summer plans, and find a place to live out the summer to its fullest!
Carpe diem!
(wait, that's not French!)

High School Graduation

On Tuesday, our second graduate in less than a month walked across the stage to receive a diploma. Before that, earlier in the program, Philip sang the Godwin alma mater. It was quite an honor for him to receive and a treat for us to enjoy as a family. Here's a picture of him singing.

I wish I could take some credit for Philip's vocal talent, but that would introduce facts not in evidence.

This Godwin High School Class of 2009 was made up of some awesome young people, and I was fortunate to get to know quite a few of them. The students who spoke at graduation were tremendously gifted and they all did a great job of relating to their audience.

Steps along a journey are filled with small accomplishments and setbacks. This night was just a convenient stopping place.

Best wishes to all the graduates!