Convocation

As my "reward" for winning the Dodge Award this year, I spoke at Convocation. Nothing like wearing yards of velvet and polyester on the hottest day of the year! I kept my speech nice and short, though, which may have been what people liked most about it.

Corps march down.

My march up.

Speechifying.

My support crew . . . love them!

 

Birthday Trips

This guy is 45 years old!

 

 

We decided to celebrate his birthday with a trip to Granby Zoo.

Riding the camels.

Feeding the rays.

The Lorakeet Lady.

Chasing each other around the track.

Giant bubble pool.

My awesome family.

For Gavin's birthday, Gram and Papa took everyone to the VonTrapp Lodge in Stowe for a weekend of fun, games, and lots of German food.

Valley mist.

Gavin's favorite gift.

Pretzels and bratwurst on the patio.

Ping-Pong and air hockey.

Handstands in the pool.

Gorgeous birthday weather!