Monday, September 22, 2008

Convocation and Homecoming

This weekend was Justin's school's convocation and homecoming. At convocation they introduce all of the new first years, give them their white dr. coats and have an awards ceremony thing. It was really nice and they had a great key note speaker. His name was Tom Sullivan. He was born prematurely and became blind due to too much oxygen from the incubator. He has become an inspiration because despite his blindness he has gone on to act, sing, wrestle in the Olympics, snow ski, and golfs. He was really good. The ceremony was 2 1/2 hours long and I've just got to say, Jackson was perfect! He sat there the ENTIRE time and didn't complain one bit. This is what kept him distracted... these envelopes and cards. He was playing "banker" and would hand me the stack, then when my hands got full he would hand grandma a stack and then he would look at grandpa and hand him a stack. He was happy as a lark.SCO's class of 2012Justin's mom and dad drove from Illinois to support Justin and to spend a short visit to us. Immediately after the convocation they had homecoming celebrations. We ate some Memphis BBQ sandwiches and played some games. Jackson got a balloon motorcycle made for him. Justin and I played on this game where they harness you into this track and you have to race each other and get your block without the thing bouncing you back. Round 1: Justin decided to cheat and grab my block. Round 2: Justin decides to cheat again and grab both blocks. Round 3: Justin decides to play fair and I dominate him. Round 4: once again Haylee dominates! :)
**click to enlarge to get a closer look at the action Justin gave his parents a tour of the school and practiced his techniques with them. Doesn't he already look like a doctor?!
It was a fun visit and we are glad Donna and Bill were able to come. Scroll down for the other adventures we did while they were here....

5 comments:

Whitney Blake said...

WOW... Justin does look big time! How neat. I love the action shots!

Kim said...

Ohhhh he totally looks official! That looks like a lot of fun...and good job on dominating him in the game!!! Reminds me somewhat of Sr. All night party? Didn't we have games like that?!

Johnson Fam said...

Hay SERIOUSLY you've got to show me how you do those pictures...I love your blog. Our's look almost alike as fas as the pictures we posted. WE HAD A GREAT TIME!!!

Scott, Kasie, Payton and Emmett said...

He totally looks like a doctor!!He's going to be great! Love the game pictures... so funny, but great job showing him that girls dominate!!!

Jeremy said...

Wow, Justin, you look like a real Doctor. Now all you need is how to know how to be an Optometrist. Doctorate school is definitely intense and intimidating but you'll make it.