He made it!!

Kenneth's retirement day came and went with quite a celebration!  The people at his work had a wonderful party for him - and they allow they're going to miss him quite a bit.  Kenneth can do so many things, is self-motivated, works hard and does a good job no matter what project he takes on so I'm sure he will be missed.  He knew I was coming to the party but he didn't know the kids were coming and I also asked that his supervisor when he started with the parish 33 years ago be invited so he had a few surprises there.  I wish I could post the slide show they put together - it was GREAT!  The food was really good and all the sentiments were bittersweet.  Kenneth really loved his job and the challenges it presented.  I hope he can find as many projects around the house to challenge him!

He won't be using this timeclock anymore!



I wonder what name will be up here next week...

Leaving a nice, neat office for someone!

Working hard!

The count-down calendar!

Billy Ashby and Kenneth

Randy Lucky checking out the El Camino

Telling stories

Waiting to eat

Canvas print of Kenneth Jamel and Shannon, the cleaning lady, had made for him.

Cake from the people in the management offices downtown.

Lining up for the ribs, beans and potato salad

Getting the slide show ready

 

Canvas print

 

Getting some of the cake

 

His boss, Gary Stoneman, saying really nice things about him!

 

Card and gift from all the guys at the yard

 

Arvis and Jamel had a plaque made for him - so nice of them.

 

 

Randy Lucky saying nice things about him...

 

...and telling a few stories about him!

 

Jimmy Whittington saying nice things about him.

 

And telling more stories!

 

Kenneth telling everyone thanks!

 

 

 

One last look around the breakroom!

 

 

Cards he received...

ENJOY, Kenneth...you've earned it!

 

On Saturday morning, we took about a three hour ride on the motorcycle - so enjoyable!  Came home and did some chores and then headed down to the Mudbug Madness Festival in Shreveport.  Had a wonderful dinner there and listened to a great Cajun band for a while.  Had a really nice evening...:)

Blimp flying over the festival

Great food!

Lots of people there

Beautiful weather

Great band and people dancing

Always a fun time as long as we're together.

Sunday morning we got up and went to church and then headed to Shane's for a birthday/retirement/Father's Day dinner for Kenneth.  So wonderful to have everyone there!

Katie, Jane, Daniel, Elaine, Kaylie, Kenneth, Rita, Lilah, Amanda, Brandon, Shelby and Natalee

 

After lunch, Katie had a few chores for her Padre



And this is Kenneth Tuesday morning, May 31st on his first official day of retirement!  Enjoying the back porch, reading on his iPad and he can take his time...he has nowhere to be!



Looks like he has this retirement thing figured out!