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My youngest son ... the boy that drives me nuts sometimes ... the smart ass that takes his personality and mouthy genes from his daddy's side of the family ... the son that's going to turn 17 in a mere week ...

Yeah ... that son there. Ryan has just been invited to be published in "Who's Who of American High School Students!" And? He was chosen this week as section leader of the flute section of the band next year! What? Me? Proud? PFFFFFFT!

Okay

maybe just a little, but I'll never tell him that. Congratulations son. I love you. YOU ROCK!!!!!!! (even if you're ...

... a little "White and Nerdy,") Oh and one more thing ,,, he was selected as Most Improved band member for the 2006-2007 band season. He plays in the jazz and marching bands, (he actually plays flute, piccolo, saxophone, piano, drums, guitar and with himself. Hey! He's a teenager ... cut him some slack!) He also bowls, was in the chess club, has taken French immersion since kindergarten and carries a 3.5 GPA going into next year. He wants to attend McNeese State University on a band scholarship and study Computer Science. I feel a 4.0 future cyber hacker developing in the family. **Sniff** (I'm soooo proud) Maybe he'll let me sleep above the servants quarters when he gets that mansion and Lamborghini he's shooting for in the Bahamas! I am proud of you boy ... just don't fuck it up now. I have faith in you, son. Well done. Take pride in your accomplishments. Just don't get the big head cuz you STILL aren't as smart as Beth Sterling, Mayor of Snark City ... A fact I'm certain she won't let you forget ... anytime soon ... or even the rest of your life! Trust me on this one. Go get em next year and take no prisoners! I'm proud of you. Thanks for being my son.