Our December Graduates

Well, December graduation is here.

Which means part of my heart is leaving.

I am trying to look at the positive and remember the good times.

I've already cried, so I will try to contain myself during graduation.

Our dear Tompkins led the prayer - I like to think that Carter gave him plenty of practice for this since he was always a favorite to the say the prayer at lunch!

Tompkins with his sister and soon to be sisters!

 She acts like she doesn't love the boys but you know she does when she delays going to the BFF's house so she can go to graduation!

We were so glad to see Whitney again! We can't wait for her and Tompkins to get married in August!!

Thanks for everything, boys!

Know you are loved!

A Last Lunch

I hate goodbyes.

That's it.

You would think being an Air Force brat that I would be use to goodbyes.

I'm not.

I really don't do well with goodbyes when it comes to our college kids and over the next 12 months

I will say goodbye to 4 of them.

It literally breaks my heart.

This last lunch involved the first 2 guys who have been with us for at least 4 years.

That makes it harder.

 What a blessing these guys have been to our family.

 My babies - I don't know why the color is bad....

 Their true selves!!!!

We are so glad God chose to bring CT and Tompkins into our lives.

Because I knew you.... 

I have been changed for good.

- Wicked

God's Family Reunion

I was so blessed in college to be a part of MANY different groups.

Each group brought something so special and different to my life.

One of those groups was Sonshine Singers.

I was able to be in the group for 3 out of my 4 years.

We sang all over the USA and even in Scotland one summer.

I knew then how many wonderful memories and fabulous people it was putting in my life, 

but it wasn't until this past weekend that I FULLY comprehended how important these people

are to my life.

The group was celebrating 30 years and held a reunion.

I was not able to go to the entire reunion, but was able to spend a little time with some of these

wonderful people that were are part of my family - God's family.

Sometimes we laugh together...

Hanging out at a mall in Virginia somewhere...

Sometimes we cry...

Kristi and I were known for bringing the same clothes on road trips!

Sometimes we share together heartaches and sighs...

Singing "I Love My Wiener Man" to a hot dog vender in DC.

Sometimes we dream together...

Vic and Me on the steps of the Capital.

of how it will be...

Singing 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

When we all get together...

Road Trippin' - again notice Kristi and I brought the same animal this time!

God's Family.

Arriving in Scotland for 2 weeks...

 15 years later...

We still love each other.

Still long to be with each other for a few more minutes.

And STILL get into things when we really should be doing something else.

So thankful for this family God has given me.

Our Graduates

Recently some very special people graduated from high school

and college.

We love all of these people and are so proud of the steps they are taking

in their lives!

Us with the Steele ladies - Jessica and Anna Catherine!

We are excited about Jared coming to FHU in the fall to play baseball!

A Night with Si and Jep

We loved getting a chance to support our Lions athletics and meet Si and Jep.

The kids were just beside themselves!

We got a photo pass and LB took the opportunity to get a selfie with Si.

Then, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner cajun style!

Finally we enjoyed hearing Si and Jep talk about life, family, God and duck hunting.

It was a great night!

Victorian Tea Party 2014

The first Saturday in May is always a big one for us.

We look forward to the Victorian Tea Party the FHU Associates put together.

It is always a wonderful day full of friends, good food and fabulous memories!

Shuffleboard on the lawn

Victorian Paper Dolls

Handwork station

Another Season Comes to an End

I really don't like senior days, but this one wasn't AS bad

because my 2 seniors are coming back for an extra semester!

I did cry.

It's not a senior day if I don't.

Proud of all of our boys!

Best of luck!

We love you!