What a fun, fun time last Saturday was, when I was back in Murfreesboro to celebrate our Murfreesboro Central High School class of 1972. That morning we got a chance to tour the old school – it turned into a middle school the year after we graduated, and since then has become a magnet school – and enjoyed a slide show and presentation about the 1971 football team who won the state championship. One of the really fun things was checking out the Archives Room, with all kinds of historic memorablia about the school since it was first built maybe in the 1930’s? Just very cool.

That evening was a party/reception at the Maney Room at Oaklands Mansion, but it was such a nice evening that we spent a lot of time sitting outside. These were a lot of my best buddies when we were in high school – so, so much fun reconnecting.

Monday was Memorial Day, and I picked Mason up early for us to go take a walk around the Lake Trail at Crowders Mountain State Park – early so we could beat the heat! It was a gorgeous day to be out in the woods.

We had stopped on the way over at Clover Donuts – the first time either of us had been there – to get us some nourishment for after our hike. I went with my standard apple fritter, but Mason picked a Memorial Day donut 🙂

Thursday evening I went with Lindee to the Clover High School graduation, but actually we were there to watch Mallory in action as a Junior Marshall – an honor the top 20 academically ranked kids in the junior class receive. She was at an entrance with her friend Abby, giving out programs when we got there.

And then they flanked the entryway for the graduates as they entered the auditorium. We were lucky that she was at the end of the line. Some were all the way up in the tunnel, and we wouldn’t have been able to see her at all.

…after the Moving On Ceremony yesterday.

Yesterday morning we were at the middle school for Clara’s 8th grade graduation. She had told us exactly where to sit so we would be at the end of her row so we could see her, and she gave excellent instructions. She was pretty emotional park of the time, for sure.

At the reception afterwards. Bryce and Clara are both lifelong soccer players, as were their dads before them – also for Clover Middle School and then for Clover High School. Hard to believe these kids are heading to high school next year. Wow.

Several folks weren’t able to be at Gran’s house to have lunch with LP while she & Connor were in town, so we had supper here Wednesday evening so more people could visit with them while they’re on the east coast. We got this group picture before people started departing. Bottom row are Adam, Addie, Mallory, Clara holding Hal, June, Lesley, & Connor. Middle row is Mike, Meg, Lindee, & Sherri. Back row is Gary, Jeff, Andrew, & Charlie.

Got this one of the cousins before everyone piled into their cars to head out. Such a special evening.

Monday morning after I dropped Clover off at school I headed over to the park to do some walking. I’ve walked around the Lake Trail many times, but there is a smaller path right at the very edge of the lake that folks use when they’re fishing, & I walked around it, since I didn’t see anyone fishing. So shady and pretty.

The lake was beautiful as always. By the time I got this picture the mist had almost lifted off the water.

Sunday after church I headed to Gran’s house, where we had bbq on the carport to celebrate Lesley and Connor being home for a visit. SO much fun. Gran had already gone back in the house, but I got this group picture before Boo hit the road to head home to Murrells Inlet. From left are LP’s boyfriend Connor, Leesy’s boyfriend Ryan, Elise, me, Addie, June, & Lesley. Boo was our photographer. Special afternoon.

Friday night June & I went out to eat supper & do some catching up. We opted for Palmetto Seafood, and even though June ordered chicken tenders at a fish place, it was yummy – and a great time.