Visits and Graduation

What took so long

Period Ending May 10, 2003

Marty finally graduated. It was a long time coming and meant some real sacrifices. The sacrifices were paid by him and his family. 
But with the sacrifice comes appreciation. I could not help smiling with all my family surrounding me.

Graduation is a party
Oddly enough, while Marty's folks visited, his cousins Ron and Sally happened to roll through Virginia. It was very touch and go, because plans with their family kept changing. Finally, a few cell phone calls and careful directions got Ron and Sally safely to the front door. We had Lars on the step above Ron so he would still feel tall. But it isn't too far off when I think he might be for real.
Mom had enough time to kiss a visiting dog. They really seem to get along well, don't they?
And all too soon, we are standing back on the front porch and saying good bye. It is sad that it was so quick. But we look forward to the next visit, here or there.
This is a picture I remember from my childhood. As we all piled into the blue Plymouth and backed into the alley, Grandpa Vik snapped a picture. It would always be ready the next time we visited.
Of course that is not the only thing that happened in May. Lars went to prom with Michelle. Next year I guess I will take two pictures.