An Afternoon of Recognition and Appreciation

Please indulge me while I brag about my husband! I once wrote a post about being married to a philanthropist. (Double Indulgence, if you are so inclined!)

This afternoon the County Juvenile Justice~Delinquency Prevention Commission held their 20th Annual Awards Program. Jim was nominated and selected to be a recipient of an award. He was given the award for Outstanding Service/Contribution by a Non-Law Enforcement Individual. He was the only person to receive that particular award this year.

Receiving the Award

Jim gives countless numbers of hours of service to the young adults he serves each year. Not only the job he gets paid for, but many, many volunteer and preparatory hours to make sure 'his boys' get the best he can possibly give them. I have always known this, but it is so nice to see others acknowledge and award him for this.

Talking to Ellen and Michelle from The Ranch.
Michelle brought her little girl, Sophie~so good & so cute!

Jane S, the Regional Director for Student Programs over Jim's school, sat next to me at the ceremony. She was so nice and told me how much these awards mean to the Office of Education when they come from an outside agency. That meant a lot to me. It is just great to have your husband recognized and appreciated for all his hard work.

Jim with Jane

The Extra Touches~
A Jazz Ensemble to liven things up

And

The Honorable Lois H.,
Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court
Made her Famous Brownies

And

We discovered the BEST flavored water ever...
This one is Chocolate Mint
Zero Calories

And


I came home with these beautiful orangey-yellow roses
and one happy guy!