Class of 2008

It is hard to believe that Susanne has graduated from high school, but it happened. Almost 10 years to the day after Kathryn's graduation, we sat in the Greenwood Civic Center and watched Susanne walk down the aisle to Pomp and Circumstance and receive her diploma. It's hard to beleive that this day has already come.

Aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends came from Nebraska and North and South Carolina, as well as from across Mississippi for the celebration. We had a pre-graduation party at the Sturdivants' house and a post-graduation shin-dig at the Carroll County Market where King Billy played. Susanne couldn't join us for the shin-dig because all of the graduates were taken to Jackson on an all night mystery trip.

My cousin and the lead singer of the band really hit it off, so several of us met up with the band the next night - and Susanne was able to join us. We really loved their music. They will be featured on a Great American Country (GAC) special later this year (several of our group may have even made the video).

On Saturday afternoon, Kathryn went to Thomastown, MS with the girls of the family to see her great-aunt and great-uncle. It is always such a treat to see
them, and even more of a treat when they cook for us -which they did. Good old southern cooking at it's finest!

As always, it was so much fun spending time with the whole family and celebrating such a special occasion with Susanne. Congratulations and good luck at Birmingham-Southern! We love you!