End of School Honors

First off I managed not to cry for once. End of school year celebrations always get to me. Maybe after all this time I am becoming matter-of-fact about them. We are talking about Jed and though he is my last he has never made me worry about last minute passing panic. (Dave, senior year, Matt freshman year)
We weren't sure if he would get any honors except honor roll because he never said anything. He ended up recieving the science award and second place in the GA Young Writers competition. His poem was entitled "The Sacred Tree" IF anyone has read it please let me know because I haven't had the privilege. He was told by one of the teachers who saw the results that he is currently rated in a tie for number two in class standing. No pressure on the boy but it would be great if he kept that up for the next three years. Now he just needs to expand and get some extracurricular stuff on that college application. Can he do it all and still attend early morning seminary with his eyes open? I don't know if I can stand the suspense for the next few years.

Countdown

I allegedly told my children they could miss Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day but they had to be home for the Family Reunion. Today begins the countdown to the festivities coming up this weekend.
The yards are in pretty good shape, the pool is crystal clear and lights are hung at the volleyball net. For those who haven't heard, I think there is going to be an early afternoon softball game at a field in town.
I haven't decided what I am making yetfor Sunday dinner. Oriental salad and sweet and sour meatballs are on the list.
Oh and for those who have not heard, the clan rules the ward again with the calling of Eileen as the YW president and Vickie as the Primary Pres. Ryan is still hanging in as Elders Quorum Pres. I personally changed out eight rolls of toliet paper at the Women's meeting on Saturday. We all serve however we can.