Bert and Julie

We had our all school assembly yesterday for Bert and Julie's retirements and it was very nice if I do say so myself. The quilts turned out beautiful. The program was very nice. Everyone's talks went well. The 8th graders did a little skit as Mr. Meloy and Mrs. Oeschger with the help of Mary Kluesner and Katie McGuire. I almost panicked when Mary Yamoah started her comments because she did the same thing I did with my talk telling how many years, hours ,etc Julie and Bert have been at school when they have taught for 38 and 39 years. But I just left out the ones she did and did the rest of mine and it was fine. Every one said I did a great job. I only cried a little. And I forgot my tissues so I couldn't cry too much or I would have had to stop and go get tissues. I really have been blessed with Julie and Colette as co-teachers. They are both such wonderful people. The get- together at Happy Joe's afterwards was great. I couldn't believe how many people came for the assembly and the reception at Happy Joe's. What a great tribute to 2 great people. I was so happy for Bert and Julie. I guess now it is for real. It will be so different next year without Julie and Bert. Good for them. I wish them many happy, healthy years of retirement. When I retire I am just going to do open bar-pizza reception. Skip the assembly. Alcohol and food is all I need!!!
Jon and I are heading down to St. Louis today to celebrate Gregg's 70th birthday tonight. I am so glad that Jon is going with me. I said I was going by myself even if he didn't so maybe that is why he decided to take the afternoon off and go with me. That and it's supposed to rain all weekend. And he needs a break. I don't know anyone who works harder or is more dedicated than Jon. IAS is very lucky to have him. I hope they know that. Marlene Kremer said yesterday that Fred, her husband who works with Jon, said that everyone at work listens to Jon cause he knows what he's doing and he's usually right. I agree. Anyway we are going down today and coming back tomorrow so it will be a quick trip. But nice to get away and spend time with Jon. Better get going. Lots to do and Jon said we can leave @ 11 so I have to have everything ready when he gets home.