Happy 45th Jeff!
Posted by Michelle on Jun 9, 2014 in Jeff
Even tiramisu needs candles!
Easter
Posted by Michelle on Jun 9, 2014 in Hayley, Jeff, Michelle, More Family
We had a great Easter!
I’ll always make Hayley an Easter basket.
The Hillisons came down for the weekend.
Hello from us…
Winter photos
Posted by Michelle on Mar 8, 2014 in Hayley, Jeff, Michelle, More Family
Sort of a random catchall – Christmas, Hayley’s braces coming off, New Years Eve and the Winter storm in February.
And about 60 more…
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July 4th in Blacksburg
Posted by Michelle on Aug 14, 2013 in Hayley, Jeff, Michelle, More Family
We spent July 4th up in Blacksburg again, a very relaxing break. Jeff and Hayley ran a 5k with Jeff’s parents over in Shawsville. I helped set up their new iMac (another convert to Apple). Jeff and I went back home after the holiday and Hayley stayed longer to hang out with her grandparents and Uncle Jay.
Co-pilot
Post-race
Jay is excited to have won a gift certificate in a raffle despite not running, lol
We brought Annabelle with us, she and Clayton enjoyed pinning Hayley down
Visiting animals
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News from Blacksburg
Posted by Michelle on Jun 26, 2013 in Jeff, More Family
Jeff’s folks sent us some cute photos the past few weeks…
His grandmother Faye turned 90!
And his folks raced some more…
The 2013 picture shows the seven members of the Blacksburg AARP United race team that competed in the Summer Solstice 5K race. L to R Bob Wheeler, Paul Smeal, Sally Paulson, John Hillison, Sharen Hillison, Angela Little, and Don Creamer.
The 5K winners picture shows the five members of the AARP United team that received medals. L to R Don Creamer, Paul Smeal, Sally Paulson, Sharen Hillison, and John Hillison.
Fleetwood Mac
Posted by Michelle on Jun 25, 2013 in Hayley, Jeff, Michelle
We drove down to Charlotte to see Fleetwood Mac, one of my favorite bands. I’ve been waiting for Stevie Nicks to tour with them again and once she agreed, I knew we had to go. Initially we were going to have to go to Atlanta to see them but they added more shows and luckily Charlotte was one of them!
Weird night in terms of the protestors out front and the drunk girls in front of us but it was still a great show! My 70s super group list is almost done – Eagles, Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers.
Boston trip – updated with all the pics
Posted by Michelle on Mar 30, 2013 in Hayley, Jeff, Michelle, More Family
We went to Boston for a week a couple of months ago and had a great time. It had been years since we had been back and my cousin Nicole’s wedding was the perfect excuse to catch a plane headed north. While I was raised in Chapel Hill, I was actually born in Boston where my father Tommy is from. I still have a lot of family there and this trip back was a really special time. The wedding was gorgeous and it was wonderful to spend time with everyone. I’m such a sucker for the city of Boston and its suburbs. It’s packed with history and great stuff to do. My family has such a long history with the area. With my obsession with genealogy, it made it extra fun to see some of the buildings that my family’s construction business built as early as 1895 that are still being used today. Oh and real italian food, thank goodness for that!
There were so many photos I’m going to do this in batches.
First pile, some of the aquarium photos and video clips. Hayley did a special program where you learn about the Harbor Seals and then get to work with a trainer and the seals in their enclosure. It was really amazing. Marine animals have such a special place in her heart so we were thrilled she got this chance. Of course no trip to an aquarium is complete without more photos from Hayley of whatever animals she loves – this time jellyfish and penguins.
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Family photos
Posted by Michelle on Mar 3, 2013 in Hayley, Jeff, Michelle
I’m catching up on photos slowly but surely! As some of you know, I don’t like being in photos but the fabulous photographer Graham Morrison came up from Charlotte so I couldn’t resist.
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NYE
Posted by Michelle on Jan 13, 2013 in Hayley, Jeff, Michelle
We had low-key New Years but we always do. Between the holiday and football, it’s definitely a time to relax and enjoy friends. This year we had a murder mystery at the house for Hayley and her friends who were sleeping over again this year. We’d never done one of those murder mystery kits, thank goodness for a patient group of teens and some goofy adults – oh and a box of silly stuff to wear especially mustaches. But everyone was a good sport and it was a fun way to pass a lot of the evening.
Christmas and Gingerbread Demo Derby, 2013
Posted by Michelle on Jan 7, 2013 in Hayley, Jeff, Michelle, More Family
We had a great holiday. As always we had a full house with both our families here on Christmas day. I know so many people who have to pick but we are lucky to have my bunch here and Jeff’s crew willing to come down for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s just so easy to have everyone together.
As usual we did our Gingerbread Demolition Derby on Christmas afternoon – year 8!
We all know I love holiday cards!
someone was excited about new pink uggs
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