Chaperone at SSI

This week I was a chaperone for the Student Statesmanship Institute's summer program. I also volunteered to take promotional photos for the organization. I traveled with David and Amber Thompson, and their friend Richard Peak, and also roomed with Amber, and the founder's daughter Emily Muffett. It was an exciting and busy week! There were 2 trips to the Capitol, great speakers, fun games, and much more! Part of my duties as chaperone was to make sure the girls were in their rooms at the right time, as well as making sure everone came to the sessions, plus keeping the committee I was in charge of, on track. You can find out all about this program at
www.ssi-online.org .

All the SSI students, chaperones, ADCs, and directors on the steps of the Capitol building.

Jeff Visscher and his daughter Andi. Andi had fun pounding the gavel for this shot :0)

Reading the "Torch"

After my week at SSI, I had to bring the family up to date on the daily SSI news. Every day the students and staff were treated to a report of the previous days' adventures in the Torch newspaper.

Michael Strubler's Open House

The Strubler family have been very close and dear friends for many years. The whole Marshall clan drove to the Strubler acres to help Michael celebrate his high school graduation. Michael is an artist and musician, and is planning on extending his studies in those areas. We enjoyed seeing the Strublers again, as well as many other friends. Congrats Michael!

Elizabeth's Bridal Shower

Elizabeth Bonjour is going to marry Jonathan Devine in August. Mama and three of us girls went to her bridal shower on Saturday. We have known the Bonjour family for quite a while, and Annick and I have done a few children's programs with them. Congratulations Jonathan and Elizabeth!

In Memoriam

Humorous G. Rocke was laid to rest sometime last week.

H.G. Rocke grew boulder as he aged, and was a cornerstone in his field.

He is survived by his wife Ina, and his little pebbles.

Backpack Dixie

Dixie loves people. Somehow she got on Trina's back...

The LCO Summer Concert & Nikki's Visit