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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON

Johnny Be Goode - Chuck Berry and Bruce Springsteen

Just when did my little Jonny get to be 28 years old and a man?

This is how I will always picture him in my heart.  He has always been a hard working, happy guy!

Making Stone Soup with Andy.  Andy gave the directions and did the stirring while Jon collected all of the stones and grass or whatever his brother told him to do.

He was very independent and would balance out joy & reward with punishment when he was told not to do something.

One day I found him starting to cross the street without adult supervision.

"Jon, if you cross the street without asking, you will have a time out"
After considerable consideration and weighing the two very carefully....
"OK mom, I'll cross the street and take my time out!"
And then he went skipping out the front door!

But kids do grow up and Jon has grown into a caring, loyal, interesting man. (but he will always be my baby!)

 Can you just see the sweetness pouring out of this little boy

Jon and his cousin's Sean & Paul and brother Andy getting ready for a Super Bowl game

 

 

Jon in Santa Cruz

Jon in Disneyland pouring so much cheese onto his spaghetti that he clogged the cheese dispenser.  I'm not sure if I know who that guy next to him is with the HUGE glasses on???Mmmmm......

 This was his neighborhood bud through grade school - Marco.

Jon has always loved animals and still does....ask me to tell you about Joe Montana sometime!

Jon with his cousin Sean & brother Andy on Halloween

For awhile in high school Jon played drums in a band called "Losing Autumn".  Guess who's house they practiced at????  The orange hair thing was only for a weekend while they competed in Battle of the Bands.

Jon helping Jim build the pergola in the backyard.

Jon graduating from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo

 

Jon fly fishing in Hope Valley near Lake Tahoe

Jon after Andy dressed him up early one morning to meet Brent Jones at preschool.

Brent was sweet enough to autograph Jon's football card.

Jon with his friend Megan at Christmas.

Thank you Jon for being a big part of our lives and reminding us to play more and laugh often!!

"A son holds his mothers hand for a little while......her heart forever." - Author Unknown

Today is the Day

Sunday, June 10th, 2012, our son, Jon graduated 

from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo!

Song - Pachelbel's Canon in D 

The graduates filing into the stadium....Jon is on the left with a blue tassel....do you see him?  I don't!

Jon waiting to present his speech

It was a beautiful, sunny day. And after the large assembly at the football field, we returned to a smaller, more intimate group at the IT (Industrial Technology) School of Business.

My new sun hat...

...modeled by Tyler!

Hats were a must ..... as it was HOT!
For all generations.

Grandpa Cal & Grandma Betty

Mr. B

White doves were set loose but I wasn't prepared with my camera and by the time I took a photo, they were in front of the sun.....kind of an arty photo!  Let's just call it that and pretend that I designed it that way!!

Speeches were made, diplomas were given out, photos were shot and hugs & handshakes were everywhere.

Jon receiving his diploma

Grandpa Cal, Jon & Grandma Betty

Megan & Jon

Jon & his brothers - Tyler & Andy

The whole happy family

Jon with his money lei that I made for him!

Me, Megan, Tyler, Grandpa Cal, Jon, Grandma Betty, Andy, Ashley & Mr. B

After the ceremony, we celebrated at a little outdoor restaurant across the creek from the Mission. Yummy food, great service and lovely ambiance!

The bridge takes you to the Mission and there are walking paths along the creek.

My baby boy is growing up - sniff!

Just when did THAT happen?

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." --- Alan Wilson Watts