Uncle Pat's Celebration of Life

 Well, we made a trip to Murfreesboro for my Uncle Pat's Celebration of Life Celebration on Saturday. My Sweet Uncle Pat passed away last month.  He was my mom's brother and married to my dad's sister.  That makes him extra special! So, we were fortunate to have both sides of my family at this celebration.....The rain held off and was held at a historic Civil War mansion that Uncle Pat loved, since he was a Civil War buff.....

Lance and Gretchen's Dad in front of the Civil War Mansion

Sweet Aunt Linda, Pat's wife.....who had just celebrated their 50 year Wedding Anniversary!

 My double-first cousin, and Pat's oldest son, Jack.

This sweet trooper holds a special place in my heart!  Cousin Annabelle

Gotta love my wacky family!

Jesse with Uncle Johnny, who he had not seen in 2 years!

Was so nice to have all the family under one roof, if only for a few hours, it was wonderful.  The place was decorated beautifully with all things pat...scrabble pieces, crossword puzzles, antiqe pipes, and we just loved looking at it all.  Just a wonderful celebration, we are so missing Uncle Pat.....

Fabulous February

Well, Jesse took his sweet friend Emily to the SBA Winterfest Formal on Saturday.  They looked so sweet in their matching red!

Claire modeling her Nike Greek Goddess project that she made and sewed all by herself!  So glad I have another crafty person in this household!!

Feb Fun Times!

Well I was at it again with the wreath....I thought this funny one was perfect for the garage entrance to our home....we are the main ones who see it!  I think it makes me smile!!

Claire and some of her 6th grade buddies at the Father/Daughter taking a breather from dancing!!

February Fun!!!!

Well, we kicked off February with the Winter Wonderland Father/Daughter Dance last night at St. Francis School.  Claire is a 6th grader now, and this was her 7th Dance with Lance....and they still had a ball!  I hope she's got one more dance left in her!!

 Me and peeps working the front gate.  I love these girls!!

 Claire took this pic last week at sunrise after getting the morning paper....God is good!

Claire and her sweet friend Ellie at a birthday party....and yes they still carry Claire around sometimes likes she's 4.....and she loves it!