My oldest grandson, Jackson, having had his high school graduation curtailed due to COVID, got to walk the stage for the first time today, as he walked the stage, got his diploma, and tossed his cap in the air as bunches of yellow and black balloons floated above his class.  He is now a full-fledged college graduate of VCU with a degree in economics.

Bob and Jocelyn had already planned this visit and bought tickets to a Luke Combs concert at the Alamodome last night, long before I knew the date of the graduation, so I didn't attend the ceremony. I'm heading to Virginia later this week for his graduation party.  

We had a wonderful week together, even though--due to my feet and Bob's back--we decided last minute not to attend the concert.  We both cringed at the prospect of climbing 17 flights of stairs, maneuvering enormous crowds (could have been 70 thousand fans), and possibly waiting for hours in a parking lot to get back home.  Jocelyn--ever flexible--didn't mind.  A week ago, they attended a Morgan Wallen concert in Nashville, and they both agreed that was the one not to miss.  

Bonnie and Elena rocking to the Cumbia beat of Selena's music. 

Jocelyn and Luci cuddling on the couch

Bob and Jocelyn at The Pullman at The Pearl

Meanwhile, in Richmond:

The graduate with his brother, Marcus--who just completed his first year at VCU

Jackson Leary, Class of 2024