BTW

......did I mention I'm in Utah...huh...well I am.....and it is
great!!!!.... It's also a bit hot for this Seattle-ite......the
company I find myself in is WELL worth the heat I assure you....I will
recap the comming of age of my eldest brother...when I get a minute
but for now my mom and I are off to do something...we will be easy for
we know that my father has the children well at hand

a true GRADUATE

here....above is the reason for our southern jaunt

what can I say about this stellar young man

*he graduated magna cum-laude with letters in both English and Orchestra...magnificent

*he makes the violin sing in his skill full hands

*he awakes early for mission prep...thrilling

*he is a great example to my two younger brothers

*he is the 17 year old I wish I was.... girl version of course

my mother let me in on a little conversation that exemplifies this young mans brilliant attitude

says my mother" this is a great day...you are graduating...what an accomplishment"

the newest High School Grad replies "ma...all a high school diploma means is that I've done the least amount of work necessary!"

Indeed my younger Brother...strive for more than this......you are in a fair way to aim for everlasting EXCELLENCE

{although it took more than the least amount of effort to letter & to wear a gold braid}