Here is to Summer 06

Well school has officially started and fall is on its way . Summer has come and passed. This susmmer had its ups and it downs but I will never forget all the good times.
-First was going to Six Flags with school. I had the best time with my friends and I won't forget the memorable and fun time on the bus ride home.
-Second was my cousin Steve's Wedding down in South Carolina. I had an awesome time at the rehearsal dinner, the bridal shower, the ceremony and of course the reception. It was good to see my aunt and uncle, meet new people and most of all to welcome April to our family.
-Third was Virginia Beach with Mom, Dad, Mary, Amy, Sarb, and Rach. The drive down to Williamsburg was the 11 hour trip from hell but we managed to get there safe and sound. It was good to be with Steve and Jan. The weather at the beach was perfect and the waves were the best. I enjoyed playing Setback with Dad, Amy and Sarb. I also got to go to Busch Gardens with Dad, Joanne and her son Mark. The rides were so much fun. The last day the waves were a bit rough but we went swimming anyways. On Saturday I was up at 5:00 to watch the sunrise and I got amazing pictures.

This summer was indeed fun but my family suffered a terrible loss. My grandfather(aka Papa) sadly passed away on July 21. He had been diagnosed with cancer two months before and ther e wasn't much to be done to save him. He died at home quite peacefully and all of us where there except for my sister. Amy did go down to Columbia to get her and she arrived in Watertown at 2:00 in the morning. His funeral was a week later so I sadly did not go to West Virginia but my church group sent me a very nice card. Amy, Mary and I sang at the funeral and do many people atteneded. So many people knew what a wonderful person my grandpa was. He was more then just a doctor: he was a great father and a loving grandfather. He loved me, my sister and my three younger cousins so much. I miss him terribly and I am planning on dedicating my College Essay to him becasue he has influeneced my life so much.

I guess that's it for now. Goodbye Summer 06. It was fun but it has come and fall will soon take it's place.