Erick Graduates High School

Fighting through high temperatures and near 100% humidity, Erick walked across the stage on Saturday morning (June 26th) to receive his high school diploma. Like just about everything else that he does, he took it in stride.

Needless to say, we're proud of him. Nights spent rocking him on my knee seem as if they happened yesterday. A colicky baby, Erick seldom went to sleep easily or on time. Coaching him in little league, camping together, or playing at the cottage in Michigan are some of my favorite memories. I distinctly remember him and me throwing his cousin, Simon Jillson, high in the air and letting him splash through an inner-tube into Lake Michigan (not to worry, Simon loved it.)

Writing about how time passes in the blink of eye is truly cliche. When you're in the midst of it, it's hard to focus on the forest and not the trees in front you. Time does pass. Kids go to elementary school, then to middle school, and finally to high school. We look back and wonder where the time has gone. Love and memories are all that is left. Congratulations, Erick.

Erick is bound for Tunxis Community College in the fall; he wants to become a police officer.

On hand for the festivities were my parents, Larry and Virginia Boulden; Susan's mother, Marisue Besse; Evangeline Plattner, Erick's girlfriend, and Erick's friends Derrick Magnon and Bill Williams. I've tried to include a representative smattering of pictures. Take a look.

All for now.