Graduation!!

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Dear Zach, Well it happened. Your brother graduated from high school!! It was a long, hard and very bumpy road, but he perservered and was able to walk with his fellow students from the class of 2010. Nana, Granddad, Melissa, Aunt Christine and Courtney (Jessica had to work) were all there with me to witness the event along with all of his friends. I was so proud and happy for him but it was bittersweet seeing how quickly time has passed. Cody is turning into a wonderful young man and we are all so proud of him. I think he was surprised at how much this accomplishment meant to him but you can see his happiness and pride in the photos. He went off to grad night with his friends and had a fabulous time. We will now look towards college and the future with great expectations.

In other news, the kitties are doing much better. Rudy is 'back' with more energy and mischieviousness than before. I am getting ready to help your aunt Christine with Jessica's graduation that takes place tonight. She is having a family party and we are all invited to join in. The rest of the weekend will be spent getting the house ready to honor Cody as he turns 18 and moves into adulthood. Scary.

Anyway, time to sign off for now. Thinking about you and know you must be excited to be leaving for NY next week. The whole family sends their love and is thinking of you always.

Love,
Mom
XOX

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