Me and My Gang

Friday, April 26, 2013

Myrtle Beach Marathon

February 16 was the Myrtle Beach marathon. It was Jessica's first marathon and we were SO excited for her!

View from our room at Dunes Village

The indoor water park was lots of fun for the kids

The lazy river

We might have been at the beach, by a pool but it was COLD!

Me and Norah Raye

Kenny is the best uncle ever!!

Her face might not show it but Olivia loved the slide

Jessica, all registered. No turning back now!

This was before the race - very cold and very nervous!

Big Daddy looking good, getting some love from the kids

Yea Jessica!! What a great run!

Team Whetstone

We are all so proud of our runners and hope they know what a pleasure it is to support them! I have the best family ever!!

It's official - 4:49:24 - AWESOME! So proud of Jessica!! We are very proud of Michael too but since this was his 20-something marathon, Jessica gets all the props today!

Yes, you are not seeing things. That is snow on the beach chairs! It snowed a little Saturday night.

Sunday, February 10 was Mary Beth's birthday. Knowing that her "big 30" was a momentous occasion, on Saturday, LaNelle had a very special surprise birthday brunch for her. It was fabulous and she couldn't have been more surprised!

I knew from day one that this little firecracker was going to light up my world!

I love you so much, Sunshine!!

Birthday Boys

Saturday, February 2 we celebrated two of my favorite boys birthdays! We went to the skating rink in Batesburg for Hunter's 13th birthday and Peyton's 12th birthday party. They invited their friends and family. All the kids had fun skating and eating yummy cake and ice cream.

Happy Birthday boys! I love you like crazy!

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Happy Birthday Kenny

February 1 was my sweet Kenny's birthday! He is always such a loving, caring person. I am so thankful he was sent to our family!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love you, babe!!

Maizeigh's Dance Class

Tuesday, January 29 I had the privilege of watching Maizeigh in her dance class. She is such a good little dancer! Thank you for inviting me! I can hardly wait for the recital!

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Happy Birthday to Me!

January 28 was my 56th birthday. Well, it's another year older for me! It's okay. I've always been ok with getting older. I always say, you can ask me how old I am but DO NOT ask me how much I weigh! My birthday started off a day early with Michael fixing me breakfast in bed Sunday morning. He knew he would be heading to the gym at 5am on Monday and didn't think I would appreciate him waking me up that early. Good decision, babe!

I started my birthday morning with Mary Beth's two classes at the gym. Her first class was pilates and every song was for me. Yes, I cried during class. I think the others thought it was just too hard for me! She made me feel very special! When I got to work Monday morning, this is what awaited me! Kenny, Jessica and the kids came to my office Sunday and decorated it for me. I felt special all day! As a matter of fact, it is a week later and the chandelier is still hanging there! LOVE it! Don't want to take it down. (Notice the jar of MilkDuds on my desk!)

Birthday celebration at IHOP. As we were getting out of the car, Joe, Chelsea and Maggie called and sang Happy Birthday to me!

Mary Beth's family made me a calendar with the year in photos. I love this gift! I look forward to this all year. I save my calendars and have for about the last 25 years so it's very special to have a calendar with our family photos on it!

Christi's family got me a new purse just for my GF shopping trips! Love it! The candy inside was great too!

Along with decorating my office and the big jar of MilkDuds, Kenny's family got me an awesome, jeweled, zebra print case with pepper spray in it. Look out bad guys, I'm armed and dangerous! A pretty purple mirror too - guess I'll have to retire my old "princess" one!

Thanks gang for helping me celebrate!

We go out to the parking lot and what does Big Daddy give me?? A new bike!! WOW! I couldn't have been more surprised!! I am somebody special now. I have a FELT bicycle!!

Snowman Run 2013 - Kids Run

Saturday, January 19 was the Snowman Run 8K. Michael was the only member of the family running it this year and he said, "DO NOT come cheer for me because I am NOT going to race it. I have a long run that morning and am going to run the race after I have already run about 6 miles or so, just as part of my long run". So, none of Team Whetstone went and wouldn't you know it, he placed 2nd in his age group!! We were excited for him anyway!! The following Saturday was the Snowman Kids run. Eight of our ten grandchildren ran the race. They ran by age categories. It was lots of fun to watch and cheer for them.