June, what a month!

From beginning to end June has been a wonderful month full of many extra special family get togethers. First was Michael's graduation party in their back yard. A crowd of family and friends wishing him well in his future at Michigan State University. He already bleeds green for MSU.

Then there were celebrations with gifts, cake and homemade ice cream for Michael's 18th birthday and Stephen's 20th birthday. Father's Day came next with 26 here in our front yard. It is a Jessup family tradition that began at the Jessup farm about the time I was dating Dad/Grandpa.
What a joy it is to see the generations come along. Croquet and Pedro plus a bountiful buffet are highlights of the event every year.

Sue Neller moved into her spacious, beautiful new home. I provided picnic lunches on moving days and we initiated her large, airy screened porch dining table. Chad came to help with the move and it was good to see him and hear about Ryan. Sue told me she and Jenny will host Thanksgiving so put that on your calendar.

All month Dad/Grandpa has been picking strawberries in our garden. A total of 72 quarts of large, lucious berries were frozen, made into shortcake or pie, jam, eaten plain and shared with family and friends.
Don had a good crop of cherries and Barbara made a triple batch of jam
to share. Blueberries will be coming along soon.

Last weekend I went to Alma College with Barbara for Laura's end of Percussion Camp performance. She is a good drummer and plays other percussion instruments too. I've learned a lot about that section of the band from her.

There were numerous times shared with friends: sad times (Cliff Roberts death) and happy times (Irma Farmer's wedding), coffee and lunch dates and our strawberry shortcake party last Sunday.

The month began with Stephen's return from Jordan and ends with Liane's departure for France. World travelers--when I was their age I'd only been to Canada and Mexico. July in the morning, a new month!