Congratulations, Mom!!

Presenting the most recent recipient of the Ball-Sholty Award!

My mom received it on January 22 from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association in recognition of her lifetime of service to TCHA. Usually it's given posthumously; I'm delighted she received it now so she can enjoy it.

Cindie is talented in a lot of areas, and floral arranging is one of them. She made Mom a beautiful wrist corsage. Steve, Jenny, and Curt look on as she places it around Mom's wrist.

After a light buffet and a business meeting, Kathy Atwell announced the award and invited Mom up to the podium to receive it.

 A hug from Kathy as the room broke into applause.

 Mom gave a brief speech...

... and received a well-deserved standing ovation.

Afterward, it was picture time!

 Jenny and Mom.

 Steve, Mom, and Cindie.

 Mom and me. (Sadly, Craig had a class to teach and couldn't attend.)

Vanessa, Mom, and Curt.

 Kathy Atwell, head of TCHA, Mom, and her award.

 The award is really beautiful.

But then, so is my mom.