Fun Day in Raleigh

This weekend we hit the road to visit our favorite college student and do some sight seeing in Raleigh. We visited the NC Museum of Science, NC Museum of History and the NC State Capitol.

In this picture Josh is barely tolerating Hannah's hug.

NC Museum of Science

Josh used to love dinosaurs when he was little.

Hannah was happy we came to visit!

Almost 16 years old . . . 

When did they grow up?

Miss my girl! 

Merry Christmas 2014

Merry Christmas 2014

Panther's Game the Sunday before Christmas

Christmas Celebration #1 - so good to have Hannah home

Christmas Celebration #2

The love warms my heart!

Christmas Eve Service

Joshua 15 years old

Dinner at beach with Austin's family

Homecoming 2014

Josh and Hannah

10th Grade Homecoming

Wanna Go to Homecoming?

Joshua carved a pumpkin to ask a friend to Homecoming

Then he added a candle on the inside of the pumpkin

Want to go to Homecoming?
She said "yes".

Surgery, Surgery and Another Surgery

Poor Mike is falling apart. He had back surgery Thanksgiving 2012. Then he had a partial knee replacement on his left knee in May 2014 and then another partial knee replacement on his right knee in September 2014.

Back Surgery - November 2012

Back surgery - November 2012

Up and walking day after back surgery

Knee Surgery - May 2014

Mike getting ready for 1st knee surgery

Still waiting for 1st knee surgery

After surgery feeling pretty good until swelling
started after 1st surgery

Staples getting ready to come out on
first knee surgery

Knee Surgery - September 2014

Getting ready for second knee surgery.

One week later. Swelling and pain. Doctor

sent us for ultrasound. Ultrasound showed a

blood clot in leg so they sent us to ER.

They did a CAT Scan and found a blood clot
in lung. So being readmitted to hospital.
Will be on blood thinner for 6 months.

18 Years Ago Today

We were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, 18 years ago today.  She has brought so much joy in our lives. She means everything to her mom and dad. We are so proud of her. I can not wait to see what all God has planned for her. I hope and pray she knows how much we love her! I thank God for her. She is beautiful, mature beyond her years, smart, sweet and fun. I love you Hannah! Happy 18th Birthday!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy 73rd Birthday!

Longhorn for lunch on Labor Day to celebrate my dad's birthday! Those sunglasses look like eyebrows! (haha!) Hope you have the best one yet! We sure are lucky to call you dad and Grandpa! We love you!