HAPPY FATHERS DAY HHB

I thought I would post some Daddy pictures from the past couple of years.

This is Daddy and Gabe after his stitches.

The push up contest.
Teaching me to shoot.
Daddy and Buddy
Daddy having morning coffee with Tootsie.
Daddy and Caleb
Daddy and Gabe
Daddy and Elijah
Daddy, Gabe, Caleb and Nick doing potty training.
Another Fathers Day from 2 years ago, I think, with Daddy, Marty, Elijah, Gabe and Caleb.
Daddy playing video games with Gabe and Caleb.

Daddy, Marty and me at the Marine Corps Ball.
Daddy wearing his thinking cap.
Dog pile on the Daddy
Daddy and Caleb at the beach.
Daddy with all of the GOOFS at the circus.

It has been amazing to watch Jim with our children. I have never seen a more loving father and we are so very blessed to have him in our lives!
I LOVE YOU HHB! YAMWW
You make my heart sing, Carmen!

ELIJAH'S GRADUATION

My boy at the ready.
He is always willing to pose for me. He has always been a big ham!
Ready to conquer the world!
All the graduates gathered for pictures.
Notice the man perched on the roof.
The stadium an hour before go time. This year they broadcast the ceremony on the internet for all of the parents deployed to Iraq. What an awesome thing to do for the students and their parents. It was great for us since all of our family is so far away. Elijah did have me, Jim, Janine, Rik and the girls in the beginning. Unfortunately the girls did not last to see him walk across the stage but Jim and I screamed as loud as we could!
It was impossible from where we were sitting to get good pictures but there is my boy going down the front stairs after receiving his diploma. You can make out his name and picture still up on the screen if you look closely.
The new graduates gathering for the cap toss.
And now the toss!

Mom and her gorgeous guy!

I am a truly blessed person to have had the privilege of being mom to the most amazing young men I have ever known. My boys have given me 21 awesome years filled with laughs, love and overwhelming joy! I am so proud of all of them!

Dad and his boy.
Ironically enough Elijah is so much like Jim personality wise that it's scary. He even has Jim's determination in life!

Elijah and Anna
What an awesome young man that I have raised. His white sash is for being a member of the Honor Society and the turquoise cord is for being in the Marine Tech Academy. This semester he also interned at the New River Harley Davidson dealership. He was a honor role student for most of his high school career and I am so proud of how hard he worked to maintain good grades.
It has been a true honor to watch Elijah grow into this amazing young man. I am so proud of him and I know he will do wonderful things in his life!

CONGRATULATIONS ELIJAH!
WE LOVE YOU AND ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!

NICK'S AWARD CEREMONY

He received a writing award...
An honor role award and...

A recorder award, along with 90 other kids. Apparently everyone did really well playing their recorder!

GREAT JOB NICK!

CALEB'S 5TH BIRTHDAY

He had a Speedracer cake so we were excited to get Aunt Robin, Uncle Dan, Daniel and Ashton's Nascar card. Good job picking the card Daniel!
We had his party Sunday because we took the boys to Wilmingtonon his birthday. We went to Toys R Us and let Caleb pick his presents. Then we went to Jungle Rapids to ride go carts and play laser tag. We had so much fun! Best of all I had the highest percentage for accuracy then Jim and the boys! Apparently Mom ROCKS with a weapon!


Wow, that box is bigger than him!


Awesome Truck!
Thanks Janine, Rik, Kylie and Kelis.