New Years Eve Saying Goodbye to 2013

As I sit here on New Years eve and write this blog I realize that I have neglected my blog since November. I always said I would get to it the next day and before I knew it the year was over. I plan to go back and fill in the blanks so that we may look back at this amazing life journey, but for now I wish you a very peaceful, healthful and prosperous New Year!!


Starting tomorrow I have a goal of blogging every day of 2014. Yes folks that means that I will post something every single day of the year that will be 365 days. There really is so much happening in our lives I am making it a priority.

GOALS FOR 2014......

What are your goals?

Merry Christmas

I didn't ever think that I would arrive at the day where my kids didn't wake us up so early that after we celebrate Christmas and opened gifts the sun was beginning to come up and in order to make it through the day I needed to go back to sleep. Well we have arrived there. Drew came into our room around 830am and was so laid back and kind asking us if we were ready for the day. Shaking my head that we were given a surprise gift of sleeping in we started the day, that is after the coffee pot was brewing and the camera was unplugged. As you see from the pervious post the kids opened a gift last night and Drew opened his X-Box One and Mariah her cell phone. They were very happy and grateful. Heres wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Eve

CFP and Elon

Drew and Doug are amazing they each found out TODAY about amazing things in there life....Drew that he was accepted in Elon University and Doug has passes his CFP exam  (Certified Financial Planner) I am so excited and proud. My boys have brains.

Good News and such.

Drew has some good news. He was accepted into Eckerd College and some more waiting to do because he was deferred at North Carolina State. They will tell him yes or no in March. He has also been given very generous scholarships from Lynchburg College and Eckerd College. We are extremely proud of his hard work and determination. Way to ROCK Drew.

Giving Thanks..

Happy Halloween

We were planing to go to KHS for a Halloween trunk or treat night but they canceled it last night. Mariah decided that she wanted to stay home and dress up in her latin dress that she has had forever. I will post a pic so you can see. I thought we had a good amount of trick or treaters for our long drive which requires a lot of walking. Hope you had a lot of fun and got lots of candy and treats.....

Visit with Omar

Looking Up

Arkansas Fall

Omar and I

A trip to Arkansas would not be complete without a visit with Omar. Mariah and I loved spending time with him.

Wedding bliss for Natalie.....

Is it over yet ?

Groom and Nan

Mariah, Natalie and Mel

Mom, Karla and Me

Mariah and I traveled to Arkansas for my niece Natalie wedding. She was married in the town where her husband is from. The wedding took place at 2pm. Happy to have been able to attend and spend time with family.

VES friends...

A day at VES

Drew and his advisor Darko. VES is a great place.

Drews APE project...AKA the jungle

Golf Champions

Doug and Paul WINNERS

Congratulations to Drew Daffron

Drew has received his first college acceptance letter. Lynchburg College said YES.... Let the yeses roll in. I hope this is the first of 8.....Drew is applying to 8 colleges. Please send positive vibes.


Congratulations to a wonderful student! New places to go, new things to try and new people to meet - it's all out there! Put your future in good hands - your own. 

Score four the Cure...

The fat chick in back is me...

VES- Hargrave

VES-Carisle

Durham Jr Cotillion