My smarty pants nephew.

Today, Paul and I and the kids drove across the state to our nephew's high school graduation party. He skipped a grade is only 16. He was the ringbearer in our wedding at the ripe old age of barely 3. (he was sooooooo cute!) Anyway, he's got a full ride scholarship to DeVry University in Chicago and starts this week! Craziness! Anyway, we're proud of him and happy for him to have accomplished all he has in such a short time.

My kids LOOOOOOVE to be around Jonathon. He plays with them much in the same way their dad played with him at the same ages. I can distinctly remember Paul rough housing with all of his nephews in the lawn or house. Jon is gentle with Nathan and fun and "rough" with the girls. The kids looked forward to swimming in their pool and were especially excited to see Jonathon come out in his trunks ready to play with them.

I took a few pictures today at the party. I know. You're shocked. Apparently I missed a few people though and Nancy's (Jon's mom) sending me some too.

Kalley (Paul's brother) and Jonathon

Kathy, one of Paul's sisters

Chester, another of Paul's brothers, and his wife Cheri.