JD's Wedding

Well, one of my childhood friends from Morganton finally called it quits on single life and got married to a great gal! We had a wonderful time at their wedding in Durham (boo Dook!), NC.

My Dad and I at the Reception.


Alyssa and her Dada giving the whole situation a big "thumbs up!"

Fletcher, JD's brother, t(r)oasting his big brother.

They were kind to each other and did not smash the beautiful cake on each other's faces. JD and Amanda we wish you the BEST now and always . . .

AND Alyssa says y'all are A-OK!

Alyssa's New Pets

A camera-shy girl and her two new pets . . .

Two, tough goldfish - Goldie, the orange one and William, the spotted one.

Alyssa watching them in their new tank, a Birthday present from Granny.

The engineer, ALWAYS reading the directions (thank goodness!).

Redecorating

My apologies to anyone who has checked the Blog this past week or so. The great little website where the FREE backgrounds come from was having server troubles but now is finally working again. Christmas went on a little longer than usual, then it was either blank or full of Valentine candy until now when I finally found something we should be able to live with for a while. A lot of brown - Drew's favorite color (guys)! and butterflies, favorites of Alyssa and I. Hope you enjoy the new settings and no, you haven't been seeing things if you were checking here last week!

Oh HAPPY day!

Alyssa in full birthday gear - Butterfly crown, butterfly necklace, #5 Birthday Girl shirt, and pink & green socks. All ready to take on Chuck E. Cheese's.

Chuck E. Cheese chaos, how FUN!

Morgan and Lillian . . .

Riding the roller coaster ride with her boyfriend. A portend of things to come?!?!?

The Columbia Andersons - Miller, Clay and Lisa

Alyssa and Chuck E. Cheese - look at that smile!

I just couldn't get over the Butterfly cake, exactly like the invitations. Thanks SO much Mrs. J!

A brief computer graphics lesson by Great Aunt Missy.

Oh yeah, I know I'm talking about happy days (oh happy day)!

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

I can't believe my sweet baby girl, my 5 pound sack of sugar, is turning 5 today! Time has flown by. Thank you, God, for letting us experience one of your miracles first-hand!

Happy New Year!

Out with the OLD . . .

In with excitement . . .

We had a few fireworks . . .

Some champagne . . . and were nestled in our beds by 9:00 PM :) It was a perfect start to a New Year! We were ready to take on a project only a year and a half old . . .

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you from . . .



AND . . .