Before you know it!!!

My son, Charlie graduated from Madison East High School - Friday evening.  The ceremony was held at the UW Kohl Center.

Brothers - Joe and Charlie

400+ East High class of 2010 enter the Kohl Center

The graduate 

Trust me when I say - time flies.  I can so remember bringing him home from the hospital, his first day of kindergarten, grade school, soccer games, tennis matches, high school, church mission trips, braces, learning to drive, getting in a car accident approximately 1 month after getting his license, and various other trials and tribulations.  Through out everything - my love . . .  a mothers love, continues to grow.

He will be headed to college in the fall.  He is an extremely kind and gentle person.  I hope that he is able to find his passion and has a great time in college.    ;-)

A Mothers Milestone

My oldest son Joseph is graduating from college tomorrow.  I am so proud of him.  He is graduating from my alma mater - UW Platteville with an Engineering Physics degree.

Here is a tip for mothers with young children . . . enjoy each and every day with your children, taking the good with the bad.  The time passes so fast.

I can still remember bringing my first born home - his first day of kindergarten, 4th of July parades, sleep overs, grade school graduation, soccer games, golf matches, school projects, confirmation, getting his drivers license, prom, high school graduation, moving him into his dorm room.  And now I get to add college graduation.

Neighborhood 4th of July Parade - '93

Joe and I before the Madison Marathon May, 2000

8th Grade Graduation - 2002

High School Graduation - 2006

When I was diagnosed with stage IIIb breast cancer  - I was afraid that maybe I wouldn't be here to see him graduate from college.  I thank God that I am here and healthy.  Plus graduation number 2 is one month away.  My youngest son, Charlie will be graduating from high school and heading off to college in September.

Life goes on and it is Good!!!