Jon's graduation.........

Last Thursday was the Amity HS Flunk Trip. This is a trip payed for with fund raising and donations for the seniors who do not participate in a "Senior Ditch Day". Lorelei and I got to go with the group of about 50 seniors and a few teachers and we had a fun day! We started out with Laser Tag and pizza and then headed over to OMSI to board the Willamette Jet Boat Cruises boat for a tour of the Willamette river. It was 50 degrees and pouring rain as we boarded the boat.
This is NOT a leisurely sight seeing tour. These boats are big and fast and apparently they have made a reputation by seeing how much water they can manage to splash over the sides and front of the boat. So not only were we being rained on from above, we continually had walls of water from the front and sides, until all occupants of the vessel were completely saturated. I planned accordingly and had full rain gear but it was a challenge keeping my camera dry. The kids had a blast and many were shivering by the time we got back to the dock.
Now you would think that a company that makes a reputation practically drowning it's patrons, would have somewhere for them to change after the event??? NOT. So we made do and gathered all the boys around the corner while the girls changed on the bus and then the boys had their turn.

Below: The tour on the jet boat took us up very close to the Oregon City Falls.


After the jet boat ride we headed to Claim Jumpers for a great dinner.
Below: Corina, Lorelei and Jon.


Then on Saturday was the big day and Jon graduated from high school.

Below: Jon and Corina


As Salutatorian Jon gave a speech and what an awesome speech it was. Jon is a natural in front of an audience. He spoke of life, family and his Lord and Savior.








My dad and Franci flew in for the graduation. Adam was here from Portland and brought his roommate John. We had a great time celebrating Jon's accomplishment.

In other news, this has been the wettest June on record here in the Northwest.
The garden is a mess with wilting, yellowing tomato plants but we are getting some strawberries.
The kids are all out of school and we are celebrating Cody's birthday this weekend. He turns 12!
Our allergies are acting up and for the next few weeks we will be suffering as the pollen increases.

That's about all for now,

Glynn Jr.

Busy....Busy....Busy.....

Well.....not sure that I can completely catch up on the news since last time but I will try and make a dent. Our beloved dog queenie has survived a bout of salmon poisoning (she dug up and ate some trout remains) several weeks of care and antibiotics brought her through. We are so glad that she is feeling better.

A few weeks ago we traveled to Portland and attended Adam's graduation. He got his two year associates degree from Portland Bible College. He has decided to take next semester off but he is staying in Portland for now.









Of course you all know about Jon and his state championship in the 400m a couple of weeks ago. It was a very emotional weekend and we were so happy for him. He has had adversity every year at the state meet and for him to finally reach the #1 spot on the podium was awesome!



Well.... other news that's been keeping us busy. Jon graduates from HS next Saturday. The senior awards night was this past week and Jon received several honors and scholarships.
The most noteworthy is a two year full academic scholarship to Chemeketa Community College in Salem. He also received $500 from two local funds to help pay for his books. Jon will be graduating Salutatorian of his class. Lorelei and I will be going on the "flunk" trip with the seniors next Thursday and somehow I volunteered to be the photographer for the graduation ceremony.

Not to forget Cody. The band had their final concert of the year on Wednesday. Cody and the whole band were awesome. Cody is counting the days until summer vacation. He has done well in school this year (6th grade).

Lorelei has been working full time the last few weeks and will be until the end of the school year.

It's been unseasonably cold and wet so far this spring. The garden is a mess and the rest of the yard is not much better. Not sure how I will catch up on it all.

That's about it for now,

Glynn Jr.