Trey's Graduation

Trey graduated from kindergarten last month. Here are a few pictures from his graduation ceremony and party:

Our graduate

He didn't waste any time getting across that platform to grab his diploma.

Trey and his teacher, Ms. Roerig.

Kassady wanted her own picture with Trey.

Trey and his proud family.

Probably one of the worst-sounding choirs of all time. But, I loved it!

Trey, Katrina, and Johnessa (classmates and church buddies)

Trey and Emme

When Trey realized that a graduation party meant presents, he was all for it.

Ok, so I admit it: I did get a little bit sentimental. I guess there is a little bit of Sharon Waggoner buried deep within me. I was fine at the ceremony, but the day before Trey's graduation I sat in my chair thinking about how fast time goes by. I mean, just yesterday I was teaching him to count, laughing as he discovered the difference between a slice of an apple and a slice of a lemon, pulling him out of the crib so he could sleep in our bed (big mistake there; I'm still paying for it), and watching him attempt his first steps. Since then, I've witnessed the development of his personality, watched him throw a ball for the first time, and learned that burps can provide hours of entertainment for a pre-schooler (Lori was the one belching). The coolest moment came when I was in Fresno for the 2006 Fan Fest. Trey called me and told me that he had asked Jesus to come into his heart. Nothing beats it! Just a few weeks ago with no prompting, Trey reminded me of what Jesus had done for him and told me that he was trying his best to be a "good boy for Jesus". I couldn't help but get emotional as all of the above and many other memories came flooding back. It's been a great journey! I'm privileged to be a dad.

In fact, I'm crying even as I type this. My tears have nothing to do with sentimentality, however. Lori just read the part about the belching and is hitting me over the head with the iron. OWWW!

Field trip

This is really late, I know. I'm not quite up to the posting level of the interns over at www.jonplank.com/. I was privileged to accompany Trey on a field trip last month as a sponsor. I snapped a few pictures in between yelling, "Hey, kids! Come back here!" and carrying loads of backpacks and lunchboxes. The kindergarten class from Centennial Baptist went to Boise and visited the The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center (and playground).

Trey and his friend Kane pose in front of a genuine stuffed bear. These stuffed bears are indigenous to Idaho and Build-A-Bear workshops across the country.

My son preferred the playground over the Natural Wildlife Exhibit. Go figure.

Trey has expressed interest in rock climbing. He reaches the summit. Approximate elevation: 5.7' above ground level.

I did enjoy the day. It brought back memories of my exciting field trips during my years at Frankfort Covenant Academy. Who could ever forget the thrill of touring the Quaker Oats storage facility in Tipton, IN? "Now here is where we keep the boxes of oatmeal". Very fascinating to be sure. Unfortunately, the only room of interest was the maintenance room, which featured pictures of swimsuit pinups (heretofore unseen by many of the young male students). I think each of us got a granola bar. Then, there was the field trip to the Bible bindery in Indianpolis. The bus broke down on the way, and we never made it for what I'm sure would have been another fascinating tour. We did eventually make our way to McDonalds, which, quite honestly, was the highlight of every field trip I was part of. Oh, the memories!

Trey-Rex

Trey has lately been skulking around the house making grunting, growling noises accompanied by dinosaur-like contortions and motions. It somehow made it into this picture.


I asked Trey a question this afternoon and he replied, "Let me think about it in my brain for a while. 'Cause I'm really good at thinking." Tonight, he stars in his first-ever school program.