Delaware Quilts Family

Big happenings in the Gordon family in May 2008.... first were two Relay For Live events for John and I, two nights in a row even. We attended the West Sussex Relay on Friday night, in the pouring rain. It may have been wet, but the enthusiasm and spirit were very high! The next night was East Sussex, where we literally froze, I think it was the coldest Relay in the 10 years we have been Relaying.

Just a few nights later was Michael's graduation with honors with a degree in Architectural Engineering Technology.

His graduation was short but sweet and we are so very proud of his accomplishments!

Then on May 31st John and I were up at 4:30 in the AM to drive up to the University of Delaware for Jonathon's graduation. We had to get there early to get a good seat, and we did.... the circle in the photo below is us, plus Jonathon's GF Steph, Mike and his GF Kelly. (Take my word for it!)

The honored and I must say well admired guest speaker was Cal Ripken Jr.

(From UDaily) Ripken, the former Baltimore Orioles shortstop and third baseman who broke Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played and raised the mark to 2,632 before voluntarily ending the streak in 1998, was introduced by UD Provost Dan Rich, who lauded Ripken's impact as one that extends far beyond the baseball diamond.

"He is admired for his strength, character, hard work, integrity and service," Rich said. "This is his first University commencement address, and we are proud to be part of what may become the start of a new Cal Ripken Jr. record that will extend well into the future."

Following a warm round of applause, Ripken began his talk by noting lightheartedly that, "depending on how it goes, it could very well be my last."

Here are some photos from Jonathon's graduation ceremony!

Cal speaking to the grads

Jon receiving his degree

Grad Jon thanking us

photo from UDaily,
in the circle is the Jonathon Gordon cheering section!