Suzanne Graduates from Loudoun County High School

Suzanne graduated from Loudoun County High School on 19 June 2008. The graduation was held at 9 am, and it lasted till 11 am. It was a beautiful sunny day -- perfect for a ceremony that was held outside in front of the school. Suzanne finished her Senior year with a 3.82 GPA for the year 2007/8, and a 3.49 for her tenure at LCHS. We are proud of her accomplishments and for doing so well her senior year -- especially with everything that was going on this year.

Loudoun County Athletic Booster Awards Picnic

Suzanne and I attended the Loudoun County Athletic Booster Awards Picnic last night, 11 June 2008, at 5:30 pm. There were games for an hour and then we ate hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, and pork bar-b-que with all the fixins. They announced the male and female athletes of the year, and the scholarships for male and female athletes. Suzanne was nominated by her swim coach for the female athlete of the year award and athletic scholarship, but she didn't get the award, or scholarship. Competition was very tough. We are very proud of her accomplishments this year in swimming. She took 6th and 9th in the state in breast stroke and free style respectively.

Allen Retires

I retired on 1 June 2008. My last day at work was the 30th of May 2008. It was a very emotional day for me. I had 35 years and 11 Months credit towards my retirement. Now maybe I can get some exercise and lose some weight (so far so good)!

Suzanne's Senior Prom

Suzanne's Senior Prom was Saturday, 7 June 2008. She went to a family in the neighborhood's home for pictures and dinnner. Then they went to the Dulles Marriott for the dance. Suzanne then stayed with one of her girlfriends over night. She arrived back home at 9:30 am with only 30 minutes of sleep. Needless to say she had trouble staying awake in church.

Suzanne Gets Scholarship for College

Gayla and I attended the Awards Ceremony at Loudoun County High School on 5 June 2008, at 9 am. The ceremony lasted for 3 hours. Suzanne's scholarship was the first announced. She received a $500 scholarship from the Brian Walsh Memorial Scholarship fund. We are very proud of her accomplishments her Senior year.

Suzanne Graduates From Seminary

On Sunday, 8 June 2008, Suzanne graduated from Seminary. We attended with her and shared refreshments with long lost friends from all over the Stake. Several people had to do a double take because they didn't recognize me with totally white hair. Now that I have retired I have decided to go all natural as far as my hair color goes.

Getting Started

My daughter Cindy showed me where to start a blog. This is new to me so bear with me as I learn the ropes. Hope to keep everyone up to date on our lives through this blog!